Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
airfox M&A Platform ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our M&A platform and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact information (name, email, phone number)
- Company information (business name, industry, revenue, location)
- Financial documents (P&L statements, balance sheets, tax returns)
- Business documentation (contracts, organizational charts)
- Account credentials and preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Usage data and analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- Valuation Services: To analyze your business and provide AI-powered valuations
- Buyer Matching: To match sellers with appropriate buyers based on criteria
- Transaction Management: To facilitate M&A transactions and due diligence
- Communication: To send updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support
- Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 With Your Consent
We share your information with potential buyers or sellers only after you explicitly approve the disclosure. You control what information is shared and when.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist with:
- Cloud hosting and data storage
- AI and analytics services
- Payment processing
- Email communication
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Secure data centers in the EU
- Employee confidentiality agreements
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:
- Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
- Closed transactions: Financial and legal records retained for 10 years
- Valuation data: Documents deleted after 30 days unless saved
- Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated after 2 years
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Objection: Object to processing for certain purposes
- Withdraw consent: Revoke consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@airfox.ai
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
- Analytics cookies: Understanding usage patterns
- Preference cookies: Remembering your settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored in the European Union. If we transfer data outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Other approved transfer mechanisms
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or prominent notice on our platform.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
Email: privacy@airfox.ai
Data Protection Officer: dpo@airfox.ai
Address: airfox M&A Platform, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Note: This privacy policy is provided in English for clarity. In case of conflicts between translations, the German version shall prevail as required by German law.