Privacy Policy

Effective: March 5, 2026

At FreeConnect, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our B2B advertising platform. Please read it carefully.

🔒 Our Commitment

We only collect information necessary to provide and improve our Services. We never sell your personal data to third parties. Any data shared with partners is for campaign execution only.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title.
Billing information: Payment method details (processed securely via third-party processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).
Campaign details: Brand materials, targeting preferences, and messaging.
Communications: Information you provide when you contact us or respond to surveys.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring URLs, and interactions with our site.
Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
Cookies and tracking technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy, we use cookies for analytics and advertising (including Google AdSense).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from business partners, analytics providers (e.g., Google), and advertising networks to help us deliver and measure campaigns.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide, operate, and maintain our Services (campaign booking, distribution, reporting).
To process transactions and send related communications.
To improve and personalize user experience.
To communicate with you about campaigns, updates, and promotional offers (you may opt out).
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
For advertising and remarketing (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn).

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract performance: To fulfill our campaign agreements.
Consent: For marketing cookies and direct marketing (withdrawable anytime).
Legitimate interests: To improve our Services, prevent fraud, and for analytics.
Legal compliance: To meet regulatory requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

Service providers: Payment processors, distribution partners, analytics (Google Analytics), and email services. They are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Advertising partners: Google AdSense, LinkedIn, and others for targeted advertising (cookies-based).
Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. After account closure, we retain data for up to 3 years for legal and audit purposes, then anonymize or delete.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. For EEA users, we ensure adequate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access, Correction, Deletion

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data by emailing privacy@freeconnect.io. We will respond within 30 days.

7.2 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in our emails. To opt out of personalized advertising, visit Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

7.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, and to request deletion. We do not "sell" personal information as defined by California law.

7.4 EEA Rights

You have the right to data portability, to withdraw consent, and to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

8. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you become aware that a child has provided us with data, contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: privacy@freeconnect.io
Mail: FreeConnect Inc., Attn: Privacy Officer, 123 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567