Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to The Smart Deal. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our websites (thesmartdeal.io and private.thesmartdeal.io) or participate in our event.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

For All Users:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Event Registration Details: Information you provide when registering for our event, such as your job title, company name, and interests.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our websites.
• Cookies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as detailed in our Cookie Policy.

For Startups:

• Business Information: Company profile, description, sector, stage, funding history, team information.
• Financial Data: Information about your company's financial status, projections, and metrics.
• Pitch Materials: Pitch decks, presentations, videos, and other materials you upload to the Platform.
• Communications: Messages and correspondence through our Platform.

For Investors:

• Investment Criteria: Information about investment preferences, sectors of interest, and investment capacities.
• Portfolio Information: Details about current investments and portfolio companies.
• Activity Data: Information about which startup profiles you have viewed or interacted with.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

For All Users:

• Event Management: To facilitate event registration, attendance, and participation.
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and other information related to our event.
• Improvement of Services: To analyze website usage and improve our services and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

For Startups:

• Profile Creation: To establish and maintain your company profile on our Platform.
• Investor Matching: To present your information to potential investors.
• Event Participation: To facilitate your participation in The Smart Deal event.

For Investors:

• Access to Startup Information: To provide you with access to startup profiles and materials.
• Recommendation Services: To suggest startups that match your investment criteria.
• Networking Opportunities: To facilitate connections with startups and other event participants.

Platform Purpose and Data Processing

The private.thesmartdeal.io platform ("Platform") serves as a connection point between startups and investors. Startups can create profiles and submit business information, including pitch decks and other proprietary data. Investors can access this information to evaluate potential investment opportunities.

Investor Access

Registered investors on our Platform:

• Can access startup profiles and submitted materials
• Are bound by our terms of service regarding the use of such information
• May contact startups directly through the Platform

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our legitimate interests. Specifically:

• Account information is retained as long as your account remains active.
• Startup submissions and pitch materials are retained until you request their removal or for up to 3 years after the event, whichever comes first.
• Technical data may be retained for analytical purposes for up to 2 years.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Event Partners: Necessary registration details and startup information with the Smart City Expo World Congress for event facilitation and business connection purposes.
• Platform Users: Startup information is shared with registered investors on our Platform.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, and other services.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Important Note: We DO NOT sell your personal information or startup data to third parties for marketing or other commercial purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

For startup submissions and pitch decks, we employ additional security measures, including:

• Encrypted storage
• Access controls
• Regular security assessments

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, we will take appropriate measures to ensure its protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Consent Mechanism

When registering on our Platform, users must explicitly consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service by selecting the designated checkbox before proceeding. Without this explicit consent, users cannot create accounts or submit information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your data.
• Request the restriction of processing of your personal information.
• Request the transfer of your personal information to another party (data portability).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@thesmartdeal.io.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the email address you have provided or by placing a prominent notice on our websites.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@thesmartdeal.io.