Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Purpose of the Privacy Policy
- Scope of the Policy
- Key Definitions
- Data We Collect
- Personal Data
- Non-Personal Data
- Data Collected Through Automated Means
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- How We Use Your Data
- Providing Services
- Personalization of User Experience
- Data Analytics and Research
- Marketing and Communication
- Compliance with Legal Obligations
- How We Share Your Data
- With Service Providers
- With Partners and Affiliates
- In Connection with Business Transfers
- For Legal Compliance
- Public Data Sharing and Disclosure
- Your Rights and Choices
- Accessing and Updating Your Information
- Opting Out of Marketing Communications
- Managing Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Data Portability
- Right to Erasure
- Data Security
- How We Protect Your Data
- Encryption and Security Measures
- Security Incident Response
- Data Retention
- Retention Periods
- Criteria for Data Retention
- Deletion and Anonymization of Data
- Children’s Privacy
- Age Restrictions
- Special Provisions for Minors
- International Data Transfers
- Data Transfers Outside the EEA
- Safeguards for International Transfers
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- Notification of Changes
- How to Stay Informed of Changes
- Your Consent
- How Consent is Obtained
- Withdrawing Consent
- Third-Party Links
- Links to Other Websites
- Responsibility for Third-Party Practices
- Contact Us
- How to Contact Us for Privacy Concerns
- Data Protection Officer Contact Information
- Governing Law
- Applicable Law
- Jurisdiction
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Firms Today, a B2C and B2B data platform dedicated to analyzing startup growth, tracking funding activity, and gathering market intelligence. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, firms.today, or use our services.
Purpose of the Privacy Policy: This document is designed to help you understand how we handle your personal data, ensuring transparency and accountability in our data processing activities.
Scope of the Policy: This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our services, including visitors to our website and subscribers to our platform. It covers the data we collect directly from you and data we collect automatically as you interact with our services.
Key Definitions:
- Personal Data: Information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and contact information.
- Non-Personal Data: Information that does not directly identify you, such as anonymous usage data, IP addresses, and aggregated statistics.
2. Data We Collect
Personal Data: We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us for support. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Job title
- Company name
- Billing information
Non-Personal Data: We also collect non-personal data that cannot be used to directly identify you. This includes data such as:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Usage data (pages viewed, time spent on our site)
Data Collected Through Automated Means: We use automated technologies like cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to collect data about your interactions with our platform. This data helps us understand user behavior, improve our services, and deliver personalized content.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us track your activity on our platform. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
Providing Services: We use your data to operate and maintain our platform, deliver the services you’ve requested, and provide customer support.
Personalization of User Experience: Your data helps us tailor the content and features you see on our platform based on your interests and preferences.
Data Analytics and Research: We analyze the data we collect to understand trends, monitor performance, and improve our services. This may involve aggregating data to conduct market research and develop new products.
Marketing and Communication: With your consent, we may use your personal data to send you promotional messages, newsletters, and information about our services. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to requests from public authorities.
4. How We Share Your Data
With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and email marketing platforms.
With Partners and Affiliates: We may share your data with our business partners and affiliates for purposes aligned with this Privacy Policy, such as co-marketing initiatives or joint product offerings.
In Connection with Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
Public Data Sharing and Disclosure: Some of your data may be publicly accessible on our platform, such as your profile information if you choose to share it. Please review your privacy settings to manage what is visible to others.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Accessing and Updating Your Information: You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal data. You can do this through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Opting Out of Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us.
Managing Cookies and Tracking Technologies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, this may affect the functionality of our platform.
Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format, and to request the transfer of that data to another controller where technically feasible.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent.
6. Data Security
How We Protect Your Data: We implement a variety of security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Encryption and Security Measures: We use SSL encryption to protect data transmitted through our platform and to ensure secure communication between your device and our servers.
Security Incident Response: In the event of a data breach or security incident, we have protocols in place to respond promptly, investigate, and notify affected users as required by law.
7. Data Retention
Retention Periods: We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
Criteria for Data Retention: The retention period for your data depends on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected. We may retain certain data for longer periods if it is required for legal, regulatory, or business reasons.
Deletion and Anonymization of Data: When your data is no longer needed, we will either delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be linked to you.
8. Children’s Privacy
Age Restrictions: Our platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent.
Special Provisions for Minors: If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible.
9. International Data Transfers
Data Transfers Outside the EEA: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to countries outside the EEA that may have different data protection laws.
Safeguards for International Transfers: We implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or Privacy Shield certification, to protect your data when it is transferred internationally.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Notification of Changes: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or by sending you an email.
How to Stay Informed of Changes: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
11. Your Consent
How Consent is Obtained: By using our platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
Withdrawing Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.
12. Third-Party Links
Links to Other Websites: Our platform may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.
Responsibility for Third-Party Practices: This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that are linked from our platform. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.
13. Contact Us
How to Contact Us for Privacy Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@firms.today.
Data Protection Officer Contact Information: You can also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@firms.today.
14. Governing Law
Applicable Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Jurisdiction: Any disputes arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved in the courts of Madras High Court.