Privacy Policy
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1. Who We Are
DealClause Inc. ("we," "us," "our") operates DealClause.com and related services.
Contact:
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
| Category | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Email, password hash, display name | Account creation & authentication |
| Profile | Bio, skills, timezone | Personalization |
| Payment | Stripe customer ID, subscription tier | Billing (we don't store card numbers) |
| Contracts | Contract content, signatures, metadata | Service delivery |
| Reviews | Anonymous reviews, ratings, company names | Community features |
| Communications | Support emails, feedback | Customer service |
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Category | Data Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Usage | Pages visited, searches, credits used | Analytics, billing |
| Technical | IP address, browser, OS, device | Security, fraud prevention |
| Location | Approximate location from IP | Fraud prevention, compliance |
| Cookies | Session, preferences | Functionality |
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
4.2 We DO Share With:
| Recipient | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | All data (hosted on AWS servers) | Infrastructure |
| Stripe | Email, customer ID | Payment processing |
| Anthropic | Contract text for AI processing | Contract generation/review |
| Email Provider | Email address | Transactional emails |
| Law Enforcement | As legally required | Valid legal requests only |
4.3 Public Information
The following information may be publicly visible:
5. Anonymous Reviews
5.1 We Protect Anonymity
When you submit a review:
5.2 Exceptions
We may disclose your identity if required by valid legal process, you give explicit permission, or necessary to prevent imminent harm.
6. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Duration of account + 7 years |
| Contracts | Duration of account + 7 years |
| Reviews | Indefinitely (unless removed) |
| Payment records | 7 years (tax compliance) |
| Logs | 90 days |
7. Your Rights
7.1 Access & Portability
You may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
7.2 Correction
You may correct inaccurate data via Settings or by contacting us.
7.3 Deletion
You may delete your account via Settings → Delete Account.
Exceptions: We may retain data required for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate business interests.
7.4 Opt-Out
You may opt-out of:
Note: You cannot opt-out of transactional emails (account, billing, security).
8. Security
We implement:
No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Our Service is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing from outside the US, your data will be transferred to the US and you consent to this transfer.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify users of material changes via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests:
EU/UK Residents: You may also contact your local data protection authority.
13. Specific Privacy Rights
13.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
13.2 EU/UK (GDPR)
EU/UK residents have the right to:
13.3 Canada (PIPEDA)
Canadian residents have the right to: