1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account: Email address, username, handle, profession, and profile information
• Use the valuation tool: Financial information such as revenue, expenses, practice details, and other data you input to calculate practice valuations
• Use our community features: Posts, comments, messages, and other content you create
• Interact with others: Reactions, saved posts, and conversation history

We also automatically collect certain information when you use ValuDoc:

• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Generate practice valuation estimates based on data you provide
• Create and manage your account
• Enable communication between users
• Send you notifications about activity relevant to you
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you direct us to share information
• Public content: Posts and comments you make publicly are visible to other users
• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our services (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

Important: Your financial and valuation data is never shared publicly or with other users. It remains private to your account.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including financial data, against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption and secure data storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data, including valuation data
• Notifications: Opt out of non-essential communications in Settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, including financial and valuation data, within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

ValuDoc is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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. Your continued use of ValuDoc after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.