Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bizfund ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered grant platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and company details
• Business Information: Company name, industry, research focus, funding needs
• Application Data: Grant applications, business plans, and related documents
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including pages visited and features used
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Match you with relevant grant opportunities using AI
• Generate personalized grant applications and business plans
• Process your payments and manage your subscription
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share information when you give us explicit permission
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: You can update or correct your information through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information and improve our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact page.