Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At The Connection Catalyst ("we," "our," or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services to leverage your professional network for targeted introductions.
By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
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Your name, email address, and contact information
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LinkedIn account access (via OAuth)
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Names and contact information of your trusted contacts
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Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) criteria
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Any communications between you and our team
2.2 Information from Third Parties
With your authorization, we collect:
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LinkedIn connection data from your network
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Publicly available professional information about your connections and their networks
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Information obtained through authorized searches related to your ICP criteria
2.2 Information from Third Parties
With your authorization, we collect:
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LinkedIn connection data from your network
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Publicly available professional information about your connections and their networks
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Information obtained through authorized searches related to your ICP criteria
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Process and fulfill your service request
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Analyze your network against your ICP criteria
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Generate introduction recommendations
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Create personalized introduction messages
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Communicate with you about our services
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Maintain and improve our services
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Processing and LinkedIn Networks
4.1 Network Analysis
Our service involves analyzing your LinkedIn connections and their networks to identify potential matches to your ICP. This process includes:
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Automated collection of profile data from your extended network
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AI-driven matching against your specified criteria
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Filtering and prioritization of potential introductions
4.2 Data Retention
The database of contacts generated from your network is:
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Provided to you as a deliverable
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Retained by us only for the purpose of providing our services
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Securely stored for potential future analyses with different ICPs if requested
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
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With service providers who help us deliver our services
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To comply with legal obligations
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In connection with a business transfer or transaction
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With your explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
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Encryption of sensitive data
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Secure storage protocols
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Access controls and authentication procedures
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Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. LinkedIn and Third-Party Terms
Our service requires access to LinkedIn data. By using our service, you confirm that:
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You authorize us to access LinkedIn on your behalf using the credentials you provide
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You understand this access is governed by LinkedIn's terms of service
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You are complying with LinkedIn's user agreement in your use of our service
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Access to your personal information
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Correction of inaccurate information
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Deletion of your information
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Restriction of processing
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Data portability
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Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions where we process it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@theconnectionscatalyst.com
Address: Winchester Road 1, Flat 108, London, NW3 3NE, United Kingdom
12. Specific Provisions for California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please see our "California Privacy Rights" section below.
12.1 California Privacy Rights
California residents have the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect about you
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
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Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
12.2 Shine the Light
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits users who are California residents to request certain information regarding disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
13. Specific Provisions for EU/UK/EEA Residents
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or European Economic Area, additional provisions apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please see our "GDPR Compliance" section below.
13.1 GDPR Compliance
For EU/UK/EEA residents, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
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Performance of a contract
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Legitimate interests
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Consent, where applicable
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data violates applicable law.
14. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.