Privacy Policy

ZaRad Ecosystem operates zarad.org, a global B2B networking and business-matching platform that connects companies, professionals, investors, advisors, and community partners.

For privacy questions, contact us at hello@zarad.org.

We collect information you provide directly and data generated automatically when you use the platform.

• Account and profile data: name, email address, company name, job title, phone number, WhatsApp number, country of operation, target markets, offers, needs, and other details you enter during onboarding or profile editing.
• Business listing data: company description, industry, location, website, point of contact, and verification details submitted for directory listings.
• Interaction data: connection requests, introductions, event benefit requests, messages, and other actions you take on the platform.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage logs collected automatically when you visit the site.

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account and business profile.
• Match your company with relevant partners, opportunities, and events.
• Facilitate introductions and connection requests between members.
• Display approved business listings in our public directory.
• Communicate with you about your account, matches, events, and platform updates.
• Improve the platform, monitor performance, and detect abuse or security issues.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We process personal data based on the lawful grounds that apply to each activity: performing our contract with you (providing the platform), pursuing our legitimate interests in operating and improving the service, complying with legal obligations, and, where required, obtaining your consent.

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences (such as light or dark theme), understand how visitors use the site, and improve functionality.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if essential cookies are blocked.

We do not sell personal information. We share data only in the limited circumstances described below:

• Other members: when you submit a connection request, introduction request, or business listing, the information you choose to share is visible to the relevant recipient or published in the directory according to your settings.
• Service providers: we use trusted providers for hosting, authentication, email delivery, and analytics. They process data only on our behalf and under appropriate safeguards.
• Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ZaRad, our members, or others.

We keep your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, and comply with legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal retention practices.

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and to receive a copy of data you provided in a portable format.

To exercise your rights, update your profile, or request deletion of your account and data, contact us at hello@zarad.org.

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, row-level security in our database, and authentication through industry-standard providers. No online service can guarantee absolute security, so we encourage you to use strong passwords and report suspicious activity.

ZaRad members are located around the world. Your information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own. We rely on appropriate safeguards and provider commitments to protect data transferred across borders.

The platform is intended for business professionals and companies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date and may notify you through the platform or by email.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email us at hello@zarad.org.