Privacy Policy

Introduction

At DealValid8 ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our due diligence platform and services.

By using DealValid8, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture (via Google OAuth)
• Contact Information: Email address, name when you contact us
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system

Business Information

When using our due diligence tools, you may provide:

• Evaluation Data: Website URLs, business descriptions, assessment criteria
• Project Information: Due diligence project details, notes, and analysis
• Financial Information: Business financial data for evaluation purposes
• Research Data: Market analysis, competitive research, and related information

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our due diligence platform
• Account Management: To create and manage user accounts
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices and protocols
• Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google OAuth: For user authentication (Google's Privacy Policy applies)
• Resend: For email delivery services
• Google reCAPTCHA: For spam protection on contact forms
• Vercel: For hosting and platform infrastructure

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions and authentication
• Remember user preferences (theme, settings)
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of material changes via email or platform notification
• Provide 30 days notice for significant changes

Continued use of our services after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.