This Privacy Policy describes how the operator of Acquisition hilling and the Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) Intelligence website and related services (collectively, the "Service") collects, uses, processes, and protects your information when you use the Service. By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.
1. Interpretation and definitions
1.1 Definitions
- Account means the profile associated with your sign-in (for example, via Google through our authentication provider).
- Company, We, Us, or Our means the legal entity operating the Service.
- Personal Data means information that identifies you or can reasonably be linked to you.
- Usage Data means data collected automatically, such as device type, IP address, timestamps, and feature usage.
- User Content means text, queries, and other inputs you submit to the Service (for example, search prompts and portal interactions).
- You means the individual using the Service.
2. Types of data we collect
2.1 Personal data you provide
We may collect:
- Email address and basic profile information from your authentication provider
- Billing-related contact information when you subscribe to a paid plan (processed by our payment provider)
2.2 User Content
We process the queries and content you submit to generate search results, structured briefings, and portal history. Depending on your settings and product features, some of this may be stored to provide history and continuity across sessions.
2.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect technical and usage information to operate, secure, and improve the Service, including logs, diagnostics, and analytics where enabled.
2.4 Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, functionality, analytics, and security. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work without them.
3. How we use your data
We use collected data to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service and AI-assisted features
- Authenticate users and manage Accounts
- Process subscriptions and payments through third-party processors
- Communicate about the Service, support, and important updates
- Detect abuse, fraud, and security issues
- Comply with law and enforce our terms
4. Legal bases for processing (GDPR-covered users)
Where applicable, we rely on contract, legitimate interests (e.g. security and improvement), consent, and legal obligation.
5. How we share personal data
We may share data with:
- Service providers that host the Service, provide authentication, analytics, email, payments, and AI or search infrastructure, solely to perform services on our behalf
- Professional advisers where required
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety
We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify you.
6. User Content and model improvement
We may use User Content to operate and improve the Service. Where we use content to improve models or systems, we apply safeguards consistent with this Policy and applicable law. Do not submit sensitive personal information you are not permitted to share.
7. Retention
We retain Personal Data and User Content as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with law, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary by data category and legal requirements.
8. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
9. Your privacy rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, export, or restrict processing of your Personal Data, and to object to certain processing or withdraw consent. You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the email below.
10. Security
We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. Children's privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13.
12. Third-party links
The Service may link to third-party sites or sources. Their privacy practices are their own; we are not responsible for them.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Policy on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. Material changes may be communicated through the Service or by email where appropriate.
14. Contact us
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at legal@example.com.