1Who We Are
DealClause Inc. ("we," "us," "our") operates DealClause.com and related services.
Contact:
- Email: privacy@dealclause.com
- Address: [Your Business Address]
2Information 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 |
3How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process payments and manage credits
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Send transactional emails (account, billing, feature updates)
- Improve our AI models and features
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
4How 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:
- Anonymous reviews (without your email or identity)
- Username and verification tier badge
- Aggregate statistics (e.g., "X users searched this company")
5Anonymous Reviews
5.1 We Protect Anonymity
When you submit a review:
- Your email is never displayed publicly
- Your identity is hidden from other users
- Company cannot see who submitted reviews
5.2 Exceptions
We may disclose your identity if required by valid legal process, you give explicit permission, or necessary to prevent imminent harm.
6Data 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 |
7Your 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:
- Marketing emails (click unsubscribe)
- Non-essential cookies (browser settings)
Note: You cannot opt-out of transactional emails (account, billing, security).
8Security
We implement:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and logging
- Two-factor authentication (coming soon)
No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9International 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.
10Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify users of material changes via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests:
- Email: privacy@dealclause.com
- Mail: [Your Business Address]
EU/UK Residents: You may also contact your local data protection authority.
13Specific Privacy Rights
13.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Access and delete personal information
- Opt-out of "sales" (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights
13.2 EU/UK (GDPR)
EU/UK residents have the right to:
- Access, rectify, erase data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
13.3 Canada (PIPEDA)
Canadian residents have the right to:
- Access and correct personal information
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner