Privacy Policy 🔒

Introduction

Welcome to InvestorHike ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using InvestorHike, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account (name, email address, phone number)
• Create your profile (company information, bio, interests, investment preferences)
• Upload pitch decks or business plans
• Communicate with other users through our chat feature
• Contact our support team

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Usage patterns (features used, connections made, swipe activity)

Files and Media

When you upload pitch decks, presentations, or other documents to our Service, we store and process these files to provide our services to you and facilitate connections with other users.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Match you with relevant startups or investors
• Enable communication between users
• Send you notifications about matches, messages, and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Users

When you make a connection on InvestorHike, certain profile information and content you've shared (such as your pitch deck) may be visible to the users you've connected with.

With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Email and notification services
• Payment processors
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage and backup systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: