Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 30, 2024
1. Introduction
Beefi Kreator Labs Private Limited ("we," "our," or "us") operates Beefi.ai. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you register for an account or use our Service, we may collect:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
- Company information (if applicable)
- Professional information (job title, industry)
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service:
- Search queries and AI interactions
- Companies and filings you research
- Features and tools you use
- Time, frequency, and duration of your activities
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Log data and analytics
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service: Process your queries, display financial data, and deliver AI-powered insights
- To manage your account: Enable account functionality and provide customer support
- To process payments: Handle subscription billing and payment processing
- To improve our Service: Analyze usage patterns and optimize features
- To communicate with you: Send updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and important notices
- To ensure security: Detect fraud, monitor for suspicious activity, and protect against security threats
- To comply with legal obligations: Fulfill regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
- Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud)
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Email service providers
- Customer support tools
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data centers and infrastructure
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
- Usage data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
- Payment records: Retained as required by tax and accounting regulations (typically 7 years)
- Legal compliance: Data may be retained longer if required by law
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Object: Object to our processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. 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 data protection laws may differ. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
12. California Privacy Rights
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, shared, or sold
- Right to delete personal information held by businesses
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
13. GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes
- Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract
- Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: