Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Business Collective ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform. By registering or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number provided during registration.
• Business Information: Business name, industry, business type, stage, and collaboration preferences.
• Questionnaire Responses: Your business goals, challenges, ideal connections, and opportunities.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate personalized business match recommendations.
• Facilitate connections between members of The Business Collective.
• Improve and personalize your experience on our platform.
• Send you updates, event invitations, and platform notifications.
• Maintain the security and integrity of our services.

4. Sharing Your Information

Your profile information — including your name, business name, industry, and goals — may be visible to other members of The Business Collective as part of the matching process. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform, under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: info@lyfeshare.io