Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Whizsky ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile details when you create an account.
Listing Submissions: Company name, description, website, team information, funding data, and other business details submitted through our listing forms.
Reviews & Comments: Content you post including ratings, text, and any supporting information.
Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support or editorial teams.
Payment Information: Billing details processed through our third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, search queries, and interaction patterns.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details.
IP Address: Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate location determination.

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate, maintain, and improve the Whizsky platform.
To process submissions, reviews, and account requests.
To personalize your experience and show relevant content.
To send account notifications, updates, and promotional communications (with your consent).
To process payments for premium subscriptions and featured listings.
To prevent fraud, abuse, and enforce our Terms of Service.
To analyze aggregate usage patterns and improve our services.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

Public Profile Information: Business listings, reviews, and professional profiles you create are visible to all visitors. Do not include sensitive personal data in public fields.
Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate (hosting, email, analytics, payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal claims).

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
Correct inaccurate personal data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Object to or restrict processing of your data.
Withdraw consent for data processing.
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).

To exercise these rights, email privacy@whizsky.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Whizsky is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. 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 platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, contact:
Email: privacy@whizsky.com