Privacy Policy

a. Personal Information You Provide

You may provide us with personal information in several ways, including when you create an account, fill out forms on the platform, communicate with us, or upload content. The types of personal information we collect may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address
• Account Information: Username, password, and any information you provide when you create a user profile (e.g., investor preferences, founder details)
• Financial Information: Payment method details and billing information
• Documents: Any files, images, or content you upload to the Covalent platform, including business plans, pitch decks, contracts, and other company or investment-related documents

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Covalent platform, we automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our services, such as:

• Usage Data: Information on how you use the platform, such as pages visited, features accessed, links clicked, time spent, and your IP address
• Device Information: Details about the device you use to access our Services, such as device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage and device information. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services integrated with our platform, such as payment processors or CRMs. We will handle this information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

a. To Provide the Service

• To create and manage your account
• To enable founders and investors to connect, share confidential documents, and collaborate
• To provide analytics, reporting, and deal management tools for investors and founders

b. To Communicate with You

• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To send you updates, technical notices, security alerts, and support messages
• To notify you about changes to our platform or policies

c. For Payment Processing

To process payments for subscription services and other fees related to your use of the Covalent platform.

d. For Security and Legal Compliance

• To protect the security and integrity of our Services, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms of Service
• To comply with legal obligations and respond to law enforcement requests or court orders

e. For Marketing and Personalization

• To send you promotional content about Covalent services or features we think may interest you (with your consent)
• To personalize your experience on the platform, such as recommending content based on your preferences

a. With Your Consent

We may share your personal information with other users or third parties when you explicitly agree to such sharing, such as when you connect with an investor or share documents in a secure data room.

b. With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and customer support platforms. These service providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it to perform services for Covalent.

c. For Legal Purposes

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

d. In Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal information held by Covalent may be transferred to the acquiring party. You will be notified via email or through a notice on our platform if such a transfer occurs.

e. To Protect Rights and Security

We may disclose personal information to enforce our Terms of Service, investigate potential violations, detect fraud, and protect the security and integrity of our platform and users.

a. General Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are entitled to certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:

• Access and Portability: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a portable format
• Correction: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under specific circumstances
• Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent for processing, you can withdraw your consent at any time
• Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

b. Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your CCPA rights

a. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how users interact with the platform
• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the platform to remember your preferences
• Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver personalized content and ads

b. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the platform.