Privacy Policy

RainMatch ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our business partnership platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Company name and job title
• Profile picture and professional information
• LinkedIn and Google account data (if you choose to connect)

Project and Partnership Data

• Projects you post (descriptions, target customers, commission structures)
• Partnership preferences and matching criteria
• Communications with other users through our platform
• Deal progress, contract information, and transaction history

Usage Information

• Device information (browser type, IP address, operating system)
• How you interact with our platform (projects viewed, likes, skips)
• Performance metrics and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our matching services
• Connect Sellers with relevant Partners based on expertise and interests
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between users
• Process payments and manage commission sharing
• Send important notifications about partnerships and platform updates
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI matching algorithms
• Provide customer support

3. Information Sharing

With Other RainMatch Users

Your profile information, project details, and success stories are visible to other users to facilitate partnerships. You can control visibility through your privacy settings.

With Third Parties

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Payment processors for commission transactions
• Professional services providers (legal, accounting) as needed
• Law enforcement when required by legal obligation

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting who can view sensitive information
• Secure authentication and password requirements
• Monitoring for suspicious activity and unauthorized access

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Update: Correct inaccurate information in your profile
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Control Visibility: Adjust who can see your profile and projects
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
• Data Portability: Download your data in a portable format

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for:

• Legal compliance and tax purposes (typically 7 years)
• Fraud prevention and security
• Resolving disputes
• Enforcing our terms of service

Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and product improvement.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

RainMatch is intended for professional use by individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Users

RainMatch operates globally. 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 during international transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. State-Specific Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

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