Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AI Coalition Network ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at ai-coalition.net (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password when you create an account
• Company Information: Company name, description, logo, website, contact details, profitability data, ethics statements, and innovation information
• Job Listings: Job titles, descriptions, requirements, salary ranges, and application details
• Profile Data: Professional information, company affiliations, and role descriptions
• Communications: Messages, feedback, and support requests

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: Server logs, timestamps, error reports
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Public databases and company registries
• Social media platforms (if you connect your account)
• Analytics providers
• Security and fraud prevention services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our ranking and directory services
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
• Ranking Calculations: To evaluate and rank companies based on profitability, ethics, and innovation metrics
• Job Board: To display and manage job listings, connect employers with candidates
• Communications: To send service updates, security alerts, and respond to inquiries
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns, improve user experience, and develop new features
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Marketing: With your consent, to send newsletters and promotional materials (you can opt-out anytime)

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is publicly accessible on our platform:

• Company profiles, rankings, and scores
• Job listings and descriptions
• Company logos and public contact information
• API data (company and ranking information)

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Email delivery services
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Security and fraud prevention services

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Monitoring and logging of system access

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@ai-coalition.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our Service
• Performance Cookies: Monitor and improve Service performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Service and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records and analytics

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where retention is required by law. Company ranking data may be retained in aggregated, anonymized form for historical analysis.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: