Privacy Policy

Introduction

corvianthilo ("we," "us," or "our") operates the corvianthilo.com website and provides fundraising platform services for startups. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

This policy applies to all users of our platform, including startup founders, investors, advisors, and general website visitors. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Technical Information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to facilitate connections between startups and potential investors, verify user credentials, process transactions, send important updates about your account, and improve our platform's functionality. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for research and development purposes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Authorized Sharing

Platform Users: When you engage with potential investors or startups through our platform, certain profile information becomes visible to facilitate meaningful connections. You control what information appears in your public profile.

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers for payment processing, email communications, data analytics, and technical support. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and can only use your data to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by Canadian law, court orders, or to protect our legal rights. This includes compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and securities laws applicable to investment activities.

Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Our security framework includes encrypted data transmission, secure server hosting, regular security audits, and access controls that limit employee access to your data.

Your Rights and Choices

Under Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You can request a copy of all personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this data in a commonly used format within 30 days of your request. There's no charge for your first annual request.

Correction and Updates

You can update most of your personal information directly through your account settings. For data you cannot modify yourself, contact our support team, and we'll make the necessary changes within 14 business days.

Deletion Rights

You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data. Note that we may retain certain information for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes as permitted by law. Complete deletion typically occurs within 60 days of account closure.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our messages or by updating your communication preferences in your account settings. Essential service communications cannot be disabled while your account remains active.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods vary based on data type and your relationship with us:

International Data Transfers

corvianthilo is based in Canada, and your data is primarily stored on Canadian servers. When we work with international service providers or facilitate connections with global investors, some of your data may be transferred outside Canada.

We ensure adequate protection for international transfers through appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other approved mechanisms. You can request details about specific transfer mechanisms for your data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit some website functionality. We also use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform, helping us improve our services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we'll notify you via email and post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of our services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Compliance and Oversight

corvianthilo complies with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA, and relevant provincial legislation. We maintain records of our data processing activities and conduct regular compliance reviews to ensure we meet our obligations.

If you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or your provincial privacy regulator.