Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MVP Business Brokers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our platform (the “Platform”), regardless of the domain extension used (“.org” or “.net”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information on the Platform:

Information You Provide: This includes information you submit when you register for an account, create a Listing, utilize our optional Brokerage Services (if offered), or use any other feature of the Platform. Examples include your name, contact information, business details, financial information (if using Brokerage Services), and any communication content you share.

Information Collected Automatically: When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and activity. This may include IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, browsing history (on our Platform), and general location data.

III. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and improving our platform: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Platform, including facilitating business sales and connecting Sellers and Buyers.

Performing Brokerage Services (if offered): If you engage our optional Brokerage Services, we use your information to complete the transaction, such as facilitating negotiations and due diligence.

Sending you information: We may use your contact information to send you service-related emails, such as account updates, changes to our T&Cs, or (with your consent) informative communications about business sales or industry trends.

Complying with law: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.

1. Information Sharing

We will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the platform, such as data storage providers, communication tools, or financial service providers used for optional Brokerage transactions. These providers are obligated to protect your information according to our strict privacy standards.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.

Non-Profit Affiliates (for MVP Business Brokers.org only): As a non-profit organization (applicable to MVP Business Brokers.org only), we may collaborate with other non-profit organizations focused on business development or entrepreneurship. We may share limited user information (excluding financial data or identifying details) with these affiliates for statistical analysis or to improve services offered to the business community. However, you will have the option to opt-out of such information sharing.

1. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.  We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

1. Your Choices

You have choices regarding your information:

Access and Update: You can access and update your information in your account settings.

Communication Preferences: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us or our non-profit affiliates (applicable to MVP Business Brokers.org only) by following the unsubscribe instructions in such communications.

Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information. However, certain information may be retained for legal or regulatory purposes.

VII. Children’s Privacy

MVP Business Brokers is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

VIII. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own.

1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on the Platform and notify you by email (if you have provided us with your email address).

1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

This Privacy Policy applies to both MVP Business Brokers (.org) and (.net) domains, with a specific note regarding non-profit affiliate information sharing applicable only to the .org domain.