🔒Privacy

Privacy Policy

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1. Who We Are

DealClause Inc. ("we," "us," "our") operates DealClause.com and related services.

Contact:

  • Email: privacy@dealclause.com
  • Address: [Your Business Address]
  • 2. Information We Collect

    2.1 Information You Provide

    CategoryData CollectedPurpose
    AccountEmail, password hash, display nameAccount creation & authentication
    ProfileBio, skills, timezonePersonalization
    PaymentStripe customer ID, subscription tierBilling (we don't store card numbers)
    ContractsContract content, signatures, metadataService delivery
    ReviewsAnonymous reviews, ratings, company namesCommunity features
    CommunicationsSupport emails, feedbackCustomer service

    2.2 Information Collected Automatically

    CategoryData CollectedPurpose
    UsagePages visited, searches, credits usedAnalytics, billing
    TechnicalIP address, browser, OS, deviceSecurity, fraud prevention
    LocationApproximate location from IPFraud prevention, compliance
    CookiesSession, preferencesFunctionality

    3. How 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
  • 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:

    RecipientData SharedPurpose
    AWSAll data (hosted on AWS servers)Infrastructure
    StripeEmail, customer IDPayment processing
    AnthropicContract text for AI processingContract generation/review
    Email ProviderEmail addressTransactional emails
    Law EnforcementAs legally requiredValid 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")
  • 5. Anonymous 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.

    6. Data Retention

    Data TypeRetention Period
    Account dataDuration of account + 7 years
    ContractsDuration of account + 7 years
    ReviewsIndefinitely (unless removed)
    Payment records7 years (tax compliance)
    Logs90 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:

  • Marketing emails (click unsubscribe)
  • Non-essential cookies (browser settings)
  • Note: You cannot opt-out of transactional emails (account, billing, security).

    8. Security

    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.

    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:

  • Email: privacy@dealclause.com
  • Mail: [Your Business Address]
  • 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:

  • 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