Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Company information and business details
• Pitch deck content and business plans
• Investment preferences and criteria
• Communication records and support requests

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Device information and IP address
• Usage data and platform interactions
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log files and analytics data

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Match startups with relevant investors
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Protect against fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Investors: Startup information shared with matched investors (with consent)
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in our operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
• With Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

Note: We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@pitchpad.com