Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BackerSpot ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website backerspot.com and use our services that connect startups with investors.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

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

• Create an account or profile
• Submit a project for funding
• Create a developer profile
• Contact us or participate in our services
• Communicate with other users through our platform

This information may include:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Professional information (company, job title, experience)
• Project details and descriptions
• Financial information (for payment processing)
• Profile photos and other media you upload
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log information (IP address, browser type, access times)
• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on site)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Connect startups with potential investors
• Verify user identities and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and the rights of our users

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Other Users

When you create a profile or submit a project, certain information may be visible to other users of our platform, including:

• Your public profile information
• Project details and descriptions
• Contact information (if you choose to make it public)

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including:

• Payment processors (PayPal, Stripe)
• Cloud storage providers (AWS)
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain 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
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic platform functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.