Privacy & Cookie Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

We have implemented this Privacy and Cookie Policy, with the objective of providing our user and / or client with a safe and reliable service, wherein we guarantee compliance with the security measures on the processing of information as required by the Organic Law 15/1999 of the 13th of December on Personal Data Protection (hereinafter LOPD), the Royal Decree 1720/2007 of the 21st of December, and the provisions of Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce in relation to cookies (hereinafter LSSICE).

1.1. Channels by which we collect data

1.1.1 Contact Section of our Website

There is a section on our website titled “Contact Us”, an option the user can utilize to contact us and request or inquire about what they desire. Thus, we remind you that you can register on our platform as a User through the LinkedIn platform or via an e-mail and password.

1.1.2 Through our web page

We have some services where the user can register through home page via PopUp’s.

1.1.3. Through our platform

Through our platform www.PitchDB.com, we only will collect your personal or contact details (full name, email, headline) the moment you register as a user within our platform.

1.1.4. Through our contact email

Acting as a Professional or User, you can send us inquiries through our contact email

1.2. The Purpose and Processing of Data Collection

1.2.1. General Aspects

We will utilize the information provided by the user in accordance to what is indicated in section 1.1.1. and 1.1.4, that is, that have been sent to us through our contact form or by email, in order to complete your request or answer your questions as well as to proceed to complete your registration, where appropriate.

In order to register as a User on our platform, you will require validation either through your e-mail or through your LinkedIn username. This information will be necessary so that we can to provide the service requested and so that you can also publish relevant information of interest about your company, if you will.

In this regard, as was already presented in the Legal Notice, please note that in order to be validated on our platform and be able to obtain our services . Therefore, if you were initially validated with an e-mail, you must also be validated through LinkedIn.

1.2.2. Use of your Information

a) User as a Natural Person:

If you register on our platform as a natural person, under no circumstance will we use your data for purposes other than to provide the service requested, that is, for reasons that are inconsistent with the sole purpose of providing you with information. In this regard, your information will not be sold or disclosed to third parties for any purpose, and as such you should be aware that your data would only be used to validate and recognize you as a User and / or Client of our platform and thus be able to provide the requested services.

b) User as a Legal Person:

If you register on our platform as a legal person or on behalf of a company, thereby contributing information of the same or of any kind, please note that this information may also be published on our platform, as well as be presented to third parties (other companies, competitors or investors) and thus may be subject to analysis and to the emission of reports towards or for our Client’s or User’s.

c) If you register on our platform , you accept that we will send you our newsletters or weekly bulletins. In the event that the user and / or client wishes to stop receiving these commercial communications,the user and / or client may request it so by means of an email to [email protected].

1.3. E-mail Alerts Subscription

In addition to collecting data in accordance with the provisions set forth by this Privacy Policy, you can subscribe or proceed to register on our platform so that we can generate and send multiple alerts that may be of interest and for which you will receive an e-mail or notification concerning:

Information on your lastest searches and recommendations.

1.4. Express Consent

To comply with the Law on Data Protection, we explicitly require the user to express their consent every time that we proceed to collect information, provided that they had not previously done so in that regard.

By virtue, of accepting of our notices and policies, the user and/or client expressly authorizes PITCHDB, to process their personal information in accordance to the purpose of our platform, in order to provide the service requested under here and keep them up to date on our services and platform, update all information about your profile, if any, and the dissemination of news, towards other User’s or interested parties and in accordance with all the goals here detailed.

Thus, when filling out the contact form on our website www.PitchDB.com; when registering on the platform or writing to our e-mail contact, they must freely and unequivocally check the boxes at the end of each form, thereby demonstrating their expressed consent for our company to process their information in accordance to the purpose mentioned in the previous section.

Also by accepting our conditions at the time of registration and when contracting our services, you agree that we may use your company or corporate information for the purposes detailed herein, unable to lay claim for the marketing or presentation of their information towards third parties.

By accepting our conditions, the User also agrees to observe and comply with all conditions imposed in all of our legal policies to ensure compliance with the fulfillment of the rights therein established, particularly in our Community Standards.

1.5. Rights of Access, Rectification, Cancellation and Opposition

At any time, when the user and / or client deems appropriate, they may make use of their rights of Access, Rectification, Cancellation and Opposition, for which they must write to our contact email: [email protected] send a request to the following address: Calle Almogàvers, número 165, C.P. 08018, Barcelona, attaching in both cases a copy of their Passport or ID card (of data owner) and explicitly indicate in the subject the request they wish perform, that is, what right they intends to exercise: right of Access, Rectification, Cancellation and / or Opposition.

1.6. Data processing

PITCHDB shall be deemed the Data Processor of all personal data related to the PITCHDB Service (henceforth, the “Service”) which it has access to during the provision of the Service in connection to every electronic mail searched by the user and / orclient (henceforth, “Accessed Data”), including name and surnames of the searched person and the electronic mail address of the searched person.

Accordingly, PITCHDB shall be subject to the following conditions:

(i) PITCHDB shall not apply or use the personal data for a purpose other than the rendering of the Service and shall not transfer, not even for their storage, the personal data to unauthorized parties.

(ii) PITCHDB shall not subcontract any activity that will involve a third party to process the personal data of the user and / or client. In this respect, the user and / or client acknowledges and accepts that the Service is hosted by [SUBCONTRACTORS].

(iii) PITCHDB shall be subject to the obligation of professional secrecy regarding the information being processed, even after the relationship with the user and / or client has ceased.

(iv) PITCHDB shall implement appropriate technical and organisational measures against unlawful and unauthorized processing of the Accessed Data and against its accidental loss, destruction and damage, carrying out to that end basic-level security measures as provided in the Royal Decree 1720/2007 of December 21, which enacts the Regulation implementing the LOPD, or whichever legislation applies.

(v) PITCHDB shall inform its staff involved in the provision of the Service of all the obligations set forth herein.

(vi) Upon the termination of the provision of the Service, PITCHDB shall delete all the Accessed Data from its information system, except when PITCHDB is required to store the personal data during a certain period of time pursuant to legal provisions or while liabilities from the relationship with the user and / or client may arise.

(vii) PITCHDB shall comply with any other obligation in accordance with the aforementioned legislation currently in force.

In regards to the Accessed Data, the user and / or client declares to be the Data Controller of the personal data filing system or its processing as provided in Article 3.d) of the LOPD.

The user and / or client shall comply with all the obligations under the data protection regulation. Similarly, the user and / or client guarantees to have obtained lawfully the people personal data used to search them.

In the event of the user and / or client not being the Data Controller of the Accessed Data filing system or its processing, the user and / or client states that the user and / or client has obtained the express authorization from the Data Controller prior to the use of the Service; otherwise, the user and / or client has been granted the necessary power of representation to decide on the use of the Service from the Data Controller of the personal data filing system or its processing.

The user and / or client agrees that the processing of the Accessed Data made through the Service falls within a legitimate interest of the data controller.

The user and / or client undertakes the commitment not to hold PITCHDB liable for any fine, punishment or sanction arising from a prior breach of the obligations set forth herein committed by the user and / or client.

The decision to use the Service corresponds freely and exclusively to the user and / or client. PITCHDB shall be exonerated from any liability arising from the collection and the processing of the searched person personal as result of the Service.

1.7. Security Measures Taken with Data Collection

We use security systems that allow us to maintain the integrity, confidentiality and security of the data collected through our website or platform.

However, the user and / or client, must understand, accept and comprehend that Internet security measures are not infallible; therefore, they are also required to take the necessary security measures that will enable them to rely on the accuracy of the website of which they are submitting information.

PITCHDB strives to ensure the privacy and security of the user and their password within our platform at all times, by always acting with the utmost diligence and implementing the necessary security measures. In this regard, the user and / or client must also correspond with implementing the necessary measures, for they are solely responsible for the protection of their password or information, PITCHDB is not liable for situations where the user fails to implement the appropriate security measures, or for their consequences. Nor is it liable for causes or damages incurred by an unaffiliated third party to the company, or due to force majeure.

To view what we are and are not responsible for, the user and / or client can visit and view the rest of our legal notices and policies applicable to this website and platform, as well as our Legal Notice, our Community Terms and Conditions of Use.

COOKIE POLICY

PITCHDB uses cookies in order to improve our website navigation and offer better services to our users and / or clients. Therefore, we notify the user of the use of these cookies, which are installed from our website www.PitchDB.com.

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy, “to continue using” shall imply clicking on any button, checkbox or link of the Website as well as downloading any content from it or page scrolling.

2.1. Definition of Cookies

A cookie is a file that is stored on your computer and / or mobile device when you browse certain websites such as this one. Among other things, cookies allow Websites to store and retrieve information about your browsing habits or your computer and, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your computer, can be used to recognize the User.

Depending on their expiration and the purpose for which the data is collected by means of the cookies, there are different types of cookies.

At the same time, depending on the purpose for which they are used for, cookies can be categorized as:

Analytics Cookies.- These cookies collect data to assess the use you make of the Website and the Website’s overall activity. The Web analytics is the measurement, collection and reporting of web data for purposes of understanding and optimizing the usage of the Website.

Social Cookies.- They are necessary for external social networks (Facebook, Google, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.). Their function is to control the interaction with the social widgets within the site.

Behavioural Advertising Cookies.- These cookies collect information regarding your preferences and personal choices on the Website. They allow us to customize the advertising in order for it to be relevant to the users and avoid showing already seen ads by the User.

Technical Cookies.- They are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website, the browsing the User makes of it as well as the functionality and usability of the different options and services contained within the site.

Customization Cookies.- They allow the User to access and use the service based on certain preferences of predefined nature on his device or set by the User himself. For example, the language, the browser used to access the service, the design of the selected content, geolocation of the computer, regional settings of the location the services are accessed from.

Third Party Cookies.- Some Websites may set cookies belonging to third parties in order to manage and improve the services being offered.

2.1.1 Types of Cookies We Use

We have designed a table in which the user can view the type of cookies used on our platform and their respective purpose. For this, it is important that the user be clear about the following:

Third Party Cookies: These are manages by other companies and are installed from their computers and / or domains to the users computer or device.

Our Own Cookies:These are managed by our company and are installed by our computers onto the user’s computer or device.

Type of cookies we use:

Type and duration of Cookie Purpose Own/Third Party

_ga 2 years, by defect It is used to monitor user behavior in our platform. Google Analytics/Twitter

Login cookie – session 2 years, by defect It is used to distinguish users that log in our platform Google Analytics/Twitter

2.1.2. Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics

Our Website uses Google Analytics (third-party analytics cookies), a service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics cookies are used to allow PITCHDB analyze the User’s interaction with the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of PITCHDB (including you IP address) will be transmitted and stored by GOOGLE in servers located in the United Sates. Google will use such information on our behalf in order to track your use of PITCHDB, to create reports regarding PITCHDB᾽s activity and providing other services in connection with PITCHDB᾽s activity. You can refuse the processing of your personal data or information by disabling the use of cookies on your browser’s settings. However, please note, that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of PITCHDB. By using PITCHDB you acknowledge the processing of your data by Google in the manner and for the purposes mentioned above.

You can find further information on Google Analytics cookies here.

New Relic

Our Website uses New Relic (third-party analytics cookies), a service provided by New Relic, Inc. (“New Relic”). New Relic cookies are used to allow PITCHDB analyze the User’s interaction with the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of PITCHDB (including you IP address) will be transmitted and stored by New Relic in servers located in the United Sates. By using PITCHDB you acknowledge the processing of your data by Google in the manner and for the purposes mentioned above.

You can find further information on New Relic cookies here.

Heap Analytics

Our Website uses Heap Analytics (third-party analytics cookies), a service provided by Heap, Inc. (“Heap”). Heap Analytics cookies are used to allow PITCHDB analyze the User’s interaction with the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of PITCHDB (including you IP address) will be transmitted and stored by Heap Analytics in servers located in the United Sates. By using PITCHDB you acknowledge the processing of your data by Google in the manner and for the purposes mentioned above.

You can find further information on Heap Analytics cookies here.

2.1.3. Behavioural Advertising Cookies

DoubleClick

Our Website uses Google Analytics (third-party advertising cookies), a service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). To create reports regarding PITCHDB᾽s activity and providing other services in connection with PITCHDB᾽s activity.

You can find further information on Doubleclick cookies here.

Google Adwords Conversion

Our Website uses Google Adwords (third-party advertising cookies), a service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). To introduce advertisements in PITCHDB᾽s website.

You can find further information on Adwords Conversion cookies here.

Google Dynamic Remarketing

Our Website uses Google Dynamic Remarketing (third-party advertising cookies), a service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). To introduce advertisements in PITCHDB᾽s website.

You can find further information on Dynamic Remarketing cookies here.

2.1.4. Cookies from Social Networks

PITCHDB, does not manage the networks and / or platforms of a third party, therefore is not responsible for the cookies installed by these platforms. As a user and / or client of our platform, you are required to consult with their Privacy and Cookie Policy to be aware of the type and purpose and ultimately decide to accept or reject them.

Cookies utilized by Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies

Cookies utilized by Twitter:

https://twitter.com/privacy

Cookies utilized by LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy?trk=hb_ft_cookie

2.1.4. Cookies from Social Networks

PITCHDB, does not manage the networks and / or platforms of a third party, therefore is not responsible for the cookies installed by these platforms. As a user and / or client of our platform, you are required to consult with their Privacy and Cookie Policy to be aware of the type and purpose and ultimately decide to accept or reject them.

Cookies utilized by Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/help/cookies

Cookies utilized by Twitter:

https://twitter.com/privacy

Cookies utilized by LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy?trk=hb_ft_cookie

How to Disable Cookies in your Browser

If the user wishes to disable cookies from their browser, we provide them with some links that they can consult depending on the type of browser they have installed on their computer or terminal equipment.

In Google Chrome:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=es

In Safari:

https://support.apple.com/kb/ph5042

In Firefox:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/disable-third-party-cookies

In Internet Explorer:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/block-or-allow-cookies

In Opera:

http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/privacy/

We warn the user that uninstalling or disabling cookies from their browser can make it difficult or prevent them from accessing or browsing certain portions of our website.

On the presence of PitchDB in social networks

PITCHDB will have a corporate profile on the social networks Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

In light of this and in accordance with the provision set by the Data Protection Act, we are responsible for the processing of our users information in such networks. Thus, when the user joins our profile as a follower, you agree to this policy, where we have explained their rights and we inform them on how we will use their information.

As a company or controller, we are required to provide confidentiality in the processing of their information and to ensure compliance with their rights, always in accordance with the provisions set by the Organic Law on Data Protection (Law No. 15/1999 of 13 December).

Furthermore, we inform that although we only use these social networks to post news or relevant information related to the type of benefits or services that we offer, as well as to create topics of interest that we believe will appeal to our clients and / or users. Therefore it is possible that you may receive such news or content with this type of information on your Wall or profile.