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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Your Privacy Matters

Profitual Technologies Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the No-Pitch Competition platform. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Competition Submissions

  • Company name, headquarters location, and revenue information
  • Contact information (email address)
  • Financial models (Excel files) and company logos
  • Submission timestamps and metadata

Waitlist & Communications

  • Email addresses for competition notifications
  • Marketing consent and preferences
  • Communication history and engagement data

Technical Information

  • IP addresses and browser information
  • Cookie data and analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Usage patterns and platform interactions

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Competition Management: Processing submissions, evaluating financial models, and determining winners
  • AI-Powered Evaluation: Analyzing submissions using our secure, proprietary AI model and industry benchmarks
  • Communications: Sending competition updates, winner notifications, and feedback reports
  • Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and resolving disputes

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Competition Sponsors: Aggregate statistics and winner information (with consent)
  • Service Providers: Cloud storage (Google Cloud), email services (Resend), and analytics tools
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
  • Complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@profitual.ai

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
  • Secure cloud storage with access controls
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
  • Multi-factor authentication for administrative access

Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Competition Data: Duration of competition plus 12 months for legal and audit purposes
  • Waitlist Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics Data: 24 months for platform improvement

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential functionality (session management, security)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics for usage patterns)
  • Performance monitoring and error tracking

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

Children's Privacy

The No-Pitch Competition is intended for businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a prominent notice on our platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:

Email: info@profitual.ai

Profitual Technologies Inc.
Canada

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