Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Bearfoot AI, Inc. ("Bearfoot.ai," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 2261 Market Street, Suite 85117, San Francisco, CA 94114, is the owner and operator of the website and platform available at https://bearfoot.ai/ (the "Platform" or "Service").

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Platform, use our services, or otherwise interact with us. By using our Platform and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Definitions

  • "Agreement" refers to any service agreement, terms of service, or other contractual document executed between you and Bearfoot.ai that governs your use of our Services.
  • "Visitor" refers to any person who browses our Platform or submits inquiries through our Platform.
  • "User" refers to any individual, company, or other entity that enters into an Agreement with Bearfoot.ai or uses our Services.
  • "Services" refers to all services provided by Bearfoot.ai as detailed in any applicable Agreement.
  • "Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.
  • "Sensitive Personal Information" means personal information that reveals a consumer's social security, driver's license, state identification card, or passport number; account log-in, financial account, debit card, or credit card number in combination with any required security or access code, password, or credentials allowing access to an account; precise geolocation; racial or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, or union membership; genetic data; biometric information; personal information collected and analyzed concerning a consumer's health, sex life, or sexual orientation; or personal information collected and analyzed concerning a consumer's mail, email, and text messages unless the business is the intended recipient of the communication.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Platform, including:

Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, company information, and other contact details when you create an account or register for our Services.
  • Service Information: Information you provide when using our Services, including any data, content, or materials you upload, submit, or process through our Platform.
  • Communication Information: Information you provide when you contact us for support, feedback, or other inquiries.
  • Payment Information: Billing and payment information when you purchase our Services (processed by our third-party payment processors).

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and other technical information about your device.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you use our Platform, including pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and other analytics data.
  • Location Information: General location information based on your IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location without your explicit consent).

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, business partners, or other sources, including:

  • Analytics providers and advertising networks
  • Social media platforms (if you connect your social media accounts)
  • Public databases and other publicly available sources

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing Our Services: To provide, maintain, and improve our Platform and Services
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and provide customer support
  • Communication: To communicate with you about our Services, updates, and important notices
  • Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Platform, and develop new features
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
  • Marketing: To send you marketing communications (with your consent where required)

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.
  • Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that does not identify you personally.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Right to Limit: Limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information

Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of other states with privacy laws (such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others) may have similar rights. Please contact us to learn more about your specific rights.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Children's Privacy

Our Platform and Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our Platform or provide any personal information to us.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

For children between 13 and 16 years of age, we will obtain parental consent before collecting or processing their personal information, as required by applicable law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Platform
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and marketing purposes (with your consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Platform.

We also use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to track your interactions with our emails and Platform.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law.

International Data Transfers

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

When we transfer your personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Platform 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 review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Platform
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our Platform

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Bearfoot AI, Inc.

Attn: Data Privacy Officer

2261 Market Street, Suite 85117

San Francisco, CA 94114

Email: contact@bearfoot.ai

Phone: +1 (408) 549-8117

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have additional rights. Please see the "Your Privacy Rights" section above for more information.

Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not currently sell personal information as defined under Nevada law, but you may contact us to opt out of any future sales.

European Union Residents

If you are located in the European Union, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please contact us for more information about your GDPR rights.

Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Privacy Policy will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.