Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is very important to us. We collect, process, and use personal data from you in
accordance with our Privacy Policy (which is hereby incorporated by reference into these
Terms) and applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR). By using the Platform, you consent to the practices concerning data
described in these Terms and in our Privacy Policy. In particular, you acknowledge and agree
to the following:
• Data Collection and Storage: When you register and use Matchpreneurs.ai, we will collect
certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, professional
information (e.g. job title, industry, skills), preferences, and any other details you provide in
your profile or through using the Platform. We store user data on our own secure cloud
systems. This includes the information you actively provide and data generated through your
interactions with the Platform (like match results, messages, usage logs). We implement
industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or loss.
Please refer to the Privacy Policy for details on the categories of data we collect and how we
store and safeguard them.
• Purpose of Data Use: We use your personal data to operate and provide the services of the
Platform. This includes using your information to facilitate profile matching, networking, and
communications with other users, to personalize your experience, and to improve our
algorithms and services. We also use your data for AI-powered processes – for example, to
generate matchmaking recommendations, to suggest relevant connections or content, or other
automated functionalities that enhance your networking experience. Some of these processes
may qualify as “profiling” or automated decision-making under GDPR; by using the
Platform, you consent to our use of such automated systems for the described purposes. We
will provide any required transparency about how these processes work (e.g., in our Privacy
Policy) in compliance with applicable laws (including Articles 13-15 of GDPR regarding
automated decision-making).
• Channels / Community Features (Visibility to Channel Owner/Admin): If you join a
Channel, your Channel membership and certain account info may be visible to that Channel’s
Owner/Admin(s) as necessary to operate the Channel (e.g., member lists, basic identifiers,
Channel administration and support). We share only what is necessary for Channel
functionality and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
• Third-Party Processors and Data Transfers: To deliver the Platform’s features, we rely on
certain trusted third-party service providers (vendors) for infrastructure and functionality.
This may include, for example: cloud hosting services, database or analytics providers,
communication and chat infrastructure providers, email delivery services, and AI technology
providers (large language model APIs) that process data to generate recommendations or
other outputs. By accepting these Terms, you consent to our use of third-party processors to
handle your data as necessary to provide the services . We ensure that any third-party
processors are bound by appropriate data processing agreements (including GDPR-standard
clauses where applicable) to protect your data. Some of these providers may be located
outside of your country (including outside the European Economic Area). In particular, if you
are in the EU, note that some data might be processed on servers in the United States or other
jurisdictions. When we transfer personal data out of the EU/EEA, we will do so in
compliance with GDPR requirements (for example, using EU Commission Standard
Contractual Clauses or ensuring the recipient is certified under an approved framework). A
list of key third-party subprocessors can be found in our Privacy Policy (or provided upon
request).
• Use of AI Services: As noted, certain features of Matchpreneurs.ai involve Artificial
Intelligence services, which may be provided by third parties. For instance, if our Platform
uses an AI algorithm to generate a matchmaking score or to suggest content, this might
involve sending some of your provided information (such as profile data or input queries) to
an external AI engine to compute results. By using the Platform, you agree and consent to the
processing of some of your data by AI systems in order to deliver the Platform’s
functionalities . We will only send the minimum necessary data for these purposes, and such
data usage will also be covered by our agreements with those AI providers to ensure it is not
used for other purposes. You understand that AI-generated outputs can sometimes be
inaccurate or inappropriate despite our efforts; we will continually monitor and refine these
services. If you prefer not to have certain data processed by AI features, you should abstain
from using those features or the Platform. (We may in the future provide opt-out settings for
specific AI-driven features where feasible.)
• Marketing Communications: We would like to keep you informed about our product
updates, new features, newsletters, and possibly offers from us or our close partners. By
registering an account, you give us permission to contact you in the future via email and (if
provided) via social media direct messaging (for example, LinkedIn InMail or direct
message) for marketing and informational purposes. Such communications may include
onboarding information, newsletters, event invitations, or promotional content about new
features or services related to Matchpreneurs. We will do this in compliance with applicable
direct marketing laws (for instance, if required, by obtaining any additional consent or
offering an easy opt-out). If you prefer not to receive promotional emails, you can
unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, or by
adjusting your account settings or contacting us. If you prefer not to receive outreach via
LinkedIn or other social platforms, you can let us know or simply ignore/block such
messages. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send you
transactional or administrative communications (such as important notices about your
account, security alerts, legal updates, or customer service messages), as these are not
promotional in nature.
• Personalized Advertising and Offers: You also agree that we may use information we have
about you (such as your profile data, usage patterns, and preferences) to provide personalized
content and offers, which could include showing you targeted advertisements or tailored
recommendations within the Platform. These could be offers for premium services, third-
party products relevant to entrepreneurs, or other opportunities. We may, in the future,
display advertisements from third parties within the Platform; these may be targeted based on
your information. We may also work with advertising partners or social media platforms to
show you ads outside of the Platform (for example, on other websites or on social networks
like LinkedIn or Facebook) based on data collected from the Platform. By agreeing to these
Terms, you consent that we may use your data for such personalization and advertising
purposes without an additional consent request at that later time. Of course, we will respect
any legal requirements – for example, if certain data usage for ads requires an opt-in under
applicable law, we will obtain it. You will always have the right to withdraw consent for
marketing uses of your data (where consent is required) or to object to processing of your
data for direct marketing, as per your rights described below.
• Data from Test Phase to Live Phase: If you are participating in our beta or test phase, please
be aware that we plan to migrate all user accounts and data from the test environment to the
final live version of the Platform. By using the Platform during this beta, you agree that your
profile information, account data, and any content or preferences you have provided can be
carried over to the full live Platform when it launches, without us having to seek your consent
again at that time. The rationale is to provide a seamless transition for our early users. All
data will continue to be governed by the Privacy Policy and Terms in effect at the time of the
live launch (which will include the same or equivalent permissions outlined here). If you do
not wish for your data to be migrated to the live platform, you should discontinue use of the
Platform during beta and contact us to delete your data. We will provide notice (for example
via email or in-app notice) before the migration to inform users of the upcoming transition.
After migration, if you continue to use the Platform, your data will reside in the production
environment and will be subject to the terms and policies of the live service (which will
incorporate the permissions you granted here).
• Special Categories of Data: Matchpreneurs is not intended to collect any sensitive personal
data (also known as special category data under GDPR, such as data about racial or ethnic
origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health, or biometric data) unless you choose to
provide it. For example, your “professional interests” or a “cover letter” you write on your
profile might indirectly reveal certain sensitive information (like membership in a trade
union, or philosophical beliefs). By providing any information on the Platform, including any
sensitive personal data (if you choose to do so), you explicitly consent to our processing of
that information for the purposes described. We will treat any such sensitive information with
extra care and only use it to facilitate your use of the Platform (e.g., matchmaking or profile
display). You are not required to provide any sensitive personal details to use the Platform; if
you do not wish us to process such information, please do not include it in your profile or
communications on the Platform.
• User Rights and Data Deletion: As a data subject (especially if you are an EU/EEA
resident), you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to
access the data we hold about you, to correct or rectify any inaccurate data, to delete your
account and personal data (“right to be forgotten”), to restrict or object to processing of your
data, and to data portability. Details of these rights and how to exercise them are provided in
our Privacy Policy. If you wish to exercise any data protection rights or have concerns about
your personal data, you can contact us at our support or privacy contact (see Contact
Information at the end of these Terms). We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Generally, if you request deletion of your personal data or close your account, we will delete
or anonymize your data, except for information we are required to keep for legal or
compliance purposes or legitimate business purposes (e.g., backup archives or logs which are
typically retained for a limited period).