Privacy Policy

1. What This Privacy Policy Covers

This policy outlines:

• What personal data we collect
• How we use, store, and protect your data
• The legal bases for processing under GDPR
• Your rights and how to exercise them
• Our data retention and international transfer policies

This policy does not apply to third-party platforms or services linked through RaiseTalks.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Contact & Account Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Company/startup name
• Title or position
• Login credentials (encrypted)

b. Business & Usage Information

• Uploaded files and documents
• Fundraising or investor-related inputs
• Affiliate/referral activity
• Feedback and support inquiries

c. Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Cookies and usage analytics (page views, time on site, actions)
• Device and session metadata

d. Communication History

• Emails, messages, and feedback submitted to our team

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided for specific services with your consent.

3. How We Collect Data

• Directly from you – when you sign up, use features, or contact us
• Automatically – via cookies and analytics tools
• From third parties – such as referral sources or integrations you connect

4. Why We Process Your Data

5. GDPR Compliance & Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the GDPR, including:

• Right to Access – Request access to your data
• Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure – Ask us to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction – Limit how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability – Obtain your data in a readable format
• Right to Object – Object to processing under legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Revoke your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@raisetalks.ai. We may need to verify your identity.

6. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted transmission and storage
• Role-based access control
• Regular audits and system monitoring
• Secure third-party service providers (e.g., Stripe for payments)

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the United States or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Transfer to jurisdictions recognized by the European Commission as providing adequate protection

9. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or by adjusting cookie consent settings when visiting our site.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve or as required by law. The updated version will always be posted on our website with the revised date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data: