1. Introduction

At Flubo, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Platform, including:

Personal Information

When you register for an account or use certain features of our Platform, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

• Name, email address, phone number, and profile photo
• Professional information, including job title, company, and professional background
• For investors: investment preferences, portfolio information, and accreditation status
• For startups: company information, funding history, team details, and business plans

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Platform, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs)
• Device information (hardware model, mobile network information)
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and improving our Platform and services
• Facilitating connections between startups and investors
• Personalizing user experience and content
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance functionality
• Communicating with you about your account, updates, or promotional materials
• Protecting the security and integrity of our Platform
• Complying with legal obligations

Our AI systems use the information you provide to improve matchmaking between startups and investors. This involves analyzing profiles, preferences, and interaction patterns to provide relevant recommendations.

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing. For example, when a startup chooses to make their profile visible to investors or when an investor indicates interest in a startup.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If Flubo is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.
• Data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information to the United States and process it there. Your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@flubo.com
Flubo, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States