Privacy Policy

At Acorn, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you individually, such as:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Job title and company information
• User credentials (username and password)
• Profile information and preferences
• Payment and billing information

1.2 Usage Information

We may collect information about how you interact with our Services, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Device information (hardware model, operating system)
• Location information
• Usage patterns and preferences

1.3 Content Information

We collect and store content that you create, upload, or receive from others when using our Services, including:

• Information you provide in forms and surveys
• Communications with other users
• User-generated content within the platform

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Direct Collection: Information you provide when you register, create a profile, use our Services, or communicate with us.
• Automated Collection: Information collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies when you use our Services.
• Third-Party Sources: Information we may receive from business partners, service providers, and publicly available sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Services
• Processing transactions and managing your account
• Personalizing your experience and delivering relevant content
• Communicating with you about our Services, updates, and promotions
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience
• Protecting the security and integrity of our Services
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf.
• Business Transfers: If Acorn is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Acorn, our users, or others.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal information.
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct inaccurate information about you.
• Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer your information to another organization or directly to you.
• Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We have taken appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and to hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

For more information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Acorn, Inc.
123 Growth Avenue
Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103
privacy@acorn.io