Privacy Policy

We collect and process your data only:

• With your clear consent
• When required to fulfill our services
• To comply with legal obligations under UAE laws
• We do not sell, lease, or disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent, except where legally required.

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update your personal data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Object to certain types of processing
• File a complaint with the UAE Data Office if your data is mishandled
• All data requests will be handled in accordance with UAE regulatory timelines.

If data must be transferred outside the UAE, we will ensure compliance with cross-border data transfer protocols under the PDPL and only work with jurisdictions approved by UAE data protection authorities.

We collect the following categories of data:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo, and country
• Business Information: Startup description, investment requirements, financial documents (if provided)
• Billing Information: Credit/debit card details (processed through secure third-party payment gateways)
• Usage Data: IP address, login activity, browsing behavior on the platform

Your data is used to:

• Facilitate investor-entrepreneur matches
• Personalize your experience
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send platform updates, emails, and promotional messages
• Improve our services through analytics

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, by using KonnectSphere, you grant us permission to:

• Display your public profile and pitch content across our platform
• Use your business name, pitch summary, and/or profile image for promotional purposes (on our website, social media, or advertising)
• Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
• Government authorities, when required by UAE law

All data is stored on secure UAE-based or globally compliant cloud servers

We retain data for as long as your account is active, and up to 6 months after account deactivation

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data
• Withdraw consent at any time by deactivating your account

By using KonnectSphere, you grant us permission to use cookies for session management, analytics, and user experience personalization. KonnectSphere uses cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform, improve your user experience, and analyze website traffic.

Some cookies are essential and cannot be disabled, while others help us understand how our services are being used and allow us to personalize content and ads. By continuing to browse or using our services, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookies Policy.

For your first visit, you can choose to ‘Accept All’ cookies or ‘Reject All’ except for essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser data, which will trigger this choice again, or by adjusting your browser settings to block cookies.

By using KonnectSphere, you grant us permission to:

• Display your public profile, business pitch, and associated media on our platform
• Use your public profile image, first or last name, country, and company name for promotional purposes across our website, email campaigns, and social media platforms

At KonnectSphere, we are committed to protecting your personal and business information. We implement rigorous administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is completely secure. Therefore, we do not and cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you transmit or store through our platform.

By using KonnectSphere, you acknowledge and agree that you provide your information at your own risk, and KonnectSphere will not be held liable for any unauthorized access, loss, or damage to your data beyond our reasonable control.

KonnectSphere reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Significant changes will be communicated to users via email or a prominent notice on the platform.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

KonnectSphere is committed to upholding the laws and cultural values of the United Arab Emirates. As such, all content submitted by users—including but not limited to business pitches, profile descriptions, images, or comments—must comply with applicable UAE laws, including:

• Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumors and Cybercrimes
• UAE Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection
• UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
• Any regulations pertaining to public morality, religious respect, and online behavior
• By using KonnectSphere, users agree not to upload, share, or distribute any content that is false, misleading, offensive, unethical, defamatory, or unlawful under UAE law. We reserve the right to:
• Review, monitor, and moderate all user-generated content.
• Remove or restrict access to any content deemed in violation of UAE laws or our platform policies.
• Report unlawful content or activity to relevant UAE authorities when legally required.
• Cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies upon official request.
• Users understand and agree that KonnectSphere is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of user-submitted content, and that submission of content in violation of applicable laws may result in suspension or termination of their account.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy.

Contact: 📧 contact@konnectsphere.net