Privacy Policy — Founder–Investor Matching Application (Global)

1. Introduction

Welcome to Invest match. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with global data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform, website, or mobile application (“Service”).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

a. Personal Data

• Name, email, phone number, job title, and company name.
• Investor or founder profile details, business sector, funding interests, and region.

b. Automatically Collected Data

• Device information, IP address, browser type, and usage statistics.
• Location (when permission is granted).

c. Communications

• Messages exchanged with other users or with our support team.
• Feedback, ratings, or survey responses.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you register or opt into communications.
• Contract – to provide matchmaking and platform functionality.
• Legitimate Interests – to maintain, secure, and improve the Service.
• Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Facilitate networking and matching between founders and investors.
• Maintain account functionality and personalize user experience.
• Send notifications, updates, or relevant investment opportunities.
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• Conduct analytics to improve platform performance and usability.

5. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We may share limited personal information with:

• Matched users, to enable professional connection.
• Service providers, such as hosting, analytics, and cloud partners.
• Authorities or regulators, when legally required.

Data may be transferred globally, including to countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for international data transfers.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access, rectify, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for processing.
• Request data portability.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and anonymization, to protect your information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting to the app or website. Continued use of the Service indicates acceptance of the revised terms.