Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Business information (company name, position, industry)
• Financial information (bank account details, financial statements, tax documents)
• Project information (business plans, feasibility studies, technical specifications)
• Identity verification documents (government-issued ID, proof of address)
• Communications you send to us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage information (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)
• Location information (based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process and evaluate financing applications
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment
• Communicate with you about our Services
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data analysis, email delivery)
• Business Partners: With financial institutions and investors involved in funding your project (with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure data storage, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of the processing and our legal obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@catalystglobalfinance.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our Services
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Services
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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