Privacy Policy

At Bearconnect (“we,” “us,” or “our”), safeguarding your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, located at Bearconnect , and our Subscription Service, including any related web applications (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, and use of data through our Services. It further outlines your rights and choices concerning the collection, use, access, and correction of your personal information. By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the data practices described herein. If you disagree with any aspect of this Privacy Policy, you should refrain from accessing or using our Services.

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted directly on this page. For significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, such as sending a notification via email.

While we will provide notice of material changes, we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed of any updates.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, you may contact us via email at support@bearconnect.io.

The Bearconnect Subscription Service enables individuals and companies to enhance their LinkedIn marketing efforts by automating tasks and simplifying prospecting.

Information entered into the Subscription Service, either by site visitors submitting contact details or customers adding data, is stored on our service providers’ servers. Customers use this data to communicate with individuals about services and manage company interactions.

Bearconnect does not control the content of the information our customers collect through the Subscription Service. Such information belongs to the customers, who are responsible for its use, disclosure, and protection under their own privacy policies.

Bearconnect processes customer data solely as directed by customers and in compliance with our agreements. We do not use this information except as necessary to provide and improve the Subscription Service, as allowed by this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

You may explore our websites without providing Personal Information. However, when you interact with our site—such as by submitting a form—we may request Personal Information and collect Navigational Information.

Our web analytics software collects aggregated usage data, performance metrics, and information about app interactions. We may also gather device information, including city location, device model, and operating system version.

"Personal Information" refers to data you voluntarily provide that identifies you, such as your name, email address, and contact details. It may also include information about transactions conducted on our website, publicly available data from platforms like LinkedIn or Google, and payment or navigational information.

Navigational Information pertains to details like your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, and pages viewed. This information helps us enhance website functionality and improve user experiences.

Bearconnect collects information automatically when users interact with our website or utilize our Subscription Service. This data includes, but is not limited to, the user’s IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, clickstream data, time of access, and pages viewed. We use this information to ensure the functionality of the service, enhance the user experience, and generate statistical reports on service usage. This data may be linked to personal information (e.g., name, email, contact details) to personalize the user experience and improve the quality of the Subscription Service.

Bearconnect may, at times, receive personal data about users from third-party sources, such as marketing partners, service providers, or publicly available databases (including social media platforms). This information is used in accordance with this Privacy Policy to improve services, perform targeted marketing, and enhance the overall user experience.

Personal data collected by Bearconnect may be used for various legitimate business purposes, including:

• Personalizing the website and improving the Subscription Service;

• Sending marketing communications or Bearconnect content that may be of interest to you, via email or other channels, in compliance with your preferences;

• Promoting services and sharing promotional content related to our business;

• Providing aggregated statistical data to third parties, without identifying individual users;

• Informing users about updates to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or other legal documents;

• Complying with applicable legal requirements or obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. In certain cases, we may contact you on behalf of business partners about relevant offerings, but we will not transfer your personal information to them without your consent.

Bearconnect collects navigational data (e.g., browsing patterns) to optimize website functionality and improve user engagement. This information, when combined with personal data, may be used to offer tailored content and a personalized browsing experience.

Bearconnect may post customer testimonials or comments on our website, which could include personal information. We obtain prior consent from customers before posting their names or testimonials.

In the event that credit card information is provided, it is used solely for the purpose of verifying financial qualifications and processing payments. Bearconnect partners with third-party payment processors who are contractually prohibited from storing or utilizing your credit card information for purposes beyond payment processing.

Bearconnect implements industry-standard security measures, both physical and technical, to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. All personal data is stored in a controlled environment, protected from potential threats.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Bearconnect does not control or endorse these external sites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of such third-party sites, as they may have their own data collection practices.

Bearconnect will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Personal data is securely deleted or anonymized when it is no longer needed for business or legal purposes. If deletion is not possible, the data will be securely stored and isolated from further use until it can be deleted.

We may share personal data with third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as marketing, data analysis, or customer support. These partners are contractually required to handle the data in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and are prohibited from using your personal data for any other purpose.

In certain cases, Bearconnect may partner with trusted third parties to provide co-marketing content. When you engage with such partners, Bearconnect will inform you of the sharing and provide access to the partner’s privacy policy. Additionally, if compelled by legal obligations, we may disclose personal information to comply with court orders, legal processes, or other regulatory requirements.

Bearconnect employs cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic, enhance user experience, and tailor content. Cookies may be used to track session data, personalize site content, or collect aggregated statistical information. Most cookies are temporary, expiring when the user ends their browsing session, though persistent cookies may be used for future visits. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

Bearconnect partners with third-party advertising networks to display targeted ads on our website or other platforms. These networks use cookies and web beacons to track user behavior across sites and deliver relevant advertising. This tracking is not governed by our Privacy Policy but may be managed by the third parties directly.

Users have the following rights concerning their personal data:

• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data. • Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of personal data, subject to legal obligations.

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of data processing.

• Right to Object: Object to the use of personal data for direct marketing or profiling purposes.

Users may exercise their rights by logging into their profile or by contacting support@bearconnect.io for assistance.

To unsubscribe from marketing communications, users can click the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, update preferences in their profile, or contact us at support@bearconnect.io.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at support@bearconnect.io.