Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CompanyIQ ("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 company research platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email address (for account creation and subscription management)
• Company names or domains you research
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage patterns and analytics
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Improve our AI algorithms and research accuracy
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Research data is typically retained for 12 months unless you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where applicable

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. International 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 data 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.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: