Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Acquisition Partner ("we," "us," "our"). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, [https://acquisitionpartner.io](https://acquisitionpartner.io) (the "Website"), and when you sign up for our SaaS product or any other products we provide. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the CAN-SPAM Act, Stripe's recommendations, and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our Website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information about you:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number.
- Payment Information: Payment details necessary for processing transactions via third-party payment processors such as Stripe, including credit/debit card numbers and billing information.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website and services, including your browsing patterns and interactions.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
- Log and Device Information: Information about your device and network connection, including hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information from you in the following ways:
- Direct Interactions: When you provide personal information by filling in forms on our Website, such as during account registration, subscription to our services, or payment processing.
- Automated Technologies: As you interact with our Website, we use cookies, server logs, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing actions and patterns.
- Third-Party Sources: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), payment processors (e.g., Stripe), email marketing services (e.g., ConvertKit), and CRM tools (e.g., GoHighLevel).
3. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
Under GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal data. We rely on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a Contract: To provide you with our services and fulfill contractual obligations.
- Consent: For sending marketing communications, which you can opt-out of at any time.
- Legitimate Interests: For improving our services, understanding customer behavior, conducting marketing analysis, and preventing fraud.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: To facilitate your registration, process transactions, and deliver the SaaS product or any other products you have subscribed to.
- To Manage Payments and Prevent Fraud: To process your payments and prevent fraudulent transactions via third-party payment processors such as Stripe. This includes sharing necessary payment information with Stripe for transaction processing and anti-fraud measures.
- To Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Website and services.
- To Communicate With You: To provide customer support, respond to inquiries, and send you updates and marketing communications in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act.
- To Send Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, promotional offers, and other marketing materials that may be of interest to you, provided you have opted-in to receive such communications.
- To Comply With Legal Obligations: To fulfill our legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your personal data with the following entities:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers such as Stripe (payment processing and fraud prevention), ConvertKit (email marketing), GoHighLevel (CRM and marketing automation), Google Analytics (analytics), and similar providers that assist us in operating our Website and delivering our services.
- Affiliates and Partners: With our affiliates, partners, or agents as needed to operate our business.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand usage patterns, and provide tailored content. We may use cookies to remember your preferences, authenticate users, and ensure secure transactions. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using SSL encryption for secure communication, secure servers, and regularly updating our security practices. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take all necessary measures to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data that we hold.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or when you withdraw your consent.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a commonly used and machine-readable format and have it transferred to another data controller.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@acquisitionpartner.io. We will respond to your request within one month.
11. Your Rights Under the CAN-SPAM Act
To comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, we include the following provisions:
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
- Honoring Opt-Out Requests: We will promptly honor opt-out requests and ensure you no longer receive marketing communications.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will delete that information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, and other factors. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of this policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Acquisition Partner
Email: support@acquisitionpartner.io
Phone: +44 07723953814
Address: 32 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG