Privacy Policy

Welcome to MATAGI (the "Service" or "We"), located at https://matagi.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you access or use our website, platform, and any related services, including integrations with Google OAuth.

By continuing to use our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@matagi.io.

1. Who We Are

We are MATAGI, a seamless signup validation and lead enrichment platform that helps B2B SaaS companies identify ideal customers and streamline their onboarding processes. Our website address is https://matagi.io, including any subdomains.

2. Scope and Consent

This Privacy Policy covers:

• The website located at https://matagi.io.
• APIs and tools we provide for lead validation, such as domain-based enrichment and data classification.
• In-product notifications regarding privacy, shown within the MATAGI application interface.
• Google OAuth-based sign-in or integrations.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy is also linked on our homepage and provided on our Google OAuth consent screen to meet Google's policy requirements.

3. Information We Collect

3.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Contact Information: When you sign up or contact us (e.g., via email forms or newsletters), we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide.

Lead / Domain Submissions: If you submit leads or domains through our API, we collect the domain or email information (e.g., apple.com or tim@apple.com) and any associated metadata (e.g., lead source).

3.2. Information Automatically Collected

Log Data: We may collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamp data when you visit our site or interact with our API. This helps us with security, debugging, and analytics.

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your user experience, remember preferences, and manage user sessions. See the Cookies section for more details.

3.3. Google OAuth Data

If you choose to register or log in using Google OAuth, or otherwise grant us access to your Google data:

• We access the basic profile information (e.g., name, email) you authorize through the OAuth consent screen.
• We do not access or store any additional Google data that you have not explicitly granted us permission to view.
• We adhere to Google's Limited Use requirements: Any data we access from your Google account will be used solely for the purpose of providing or improving user-facing features in our Service, and not for other purposes like advertising, credit-related decisions, or unauthorized third-party data transfers.

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1. Providing and Improving the Service

• Validating signups and domains through our APIs.
• Customizing user experience based on your preferences and feedback.

4.2. Communication

• Sending you technical or service-related emails (e.g., account confirmations, billing notices, security updates).
• Responding to inquiries, requests, and feedback.

4.3. Security and Fraud Prevention

• Monitoring for suspicious activity or violations of our Terms of Service.
• Protecting user accounts from unauthorized access.

4.4. Analytics

• Analyzing usage trends to improve and optimize the performance of our Service.
• Conducting research into user behavior to enhance our platform's effectiveness.

Where we rely on Google user data, we comply with Google's Limited Use requirements and only access, use, store, or share Google user data as described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

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

We may share certain information:

5.1. Service Providers

We use trusted third parties to help us operate, manage, or secure our Service (e.g., cloud hosting, spam detection, logging tools).

5.2. Compliance with Law

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.3. Business Transactions

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may transfer your data as part of that transaction, upon obtaining your explicit prior consent if required by Google's Limited Use policies.

5.4. Payment Processing via Stripe

We use Stripe, a third-party payment processor, to handle billing and payments. When you purchase a subscription or make a payment on our Service, your payment information is securely transmitted to Stripe. We do not store your credit card or banking details on our servers. Stripe's use of your personal information is governed by their Privacy Policy.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

6.1. User Content

Comments or User Contributions: If you leave a comment or content on our site, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely or until you request its deletion.

6.2. Account Information

User Accounts: For registered users, we store personal information they provide in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except their username which is also their email).

6.3. System Logs

Log Data: Retained as necessary for legitimate business interests (e.g., security audits, debugging) or legal obligations.

7. Cookies

We use cookies for essential site functions, security, and personalization:

• Session Cookies: To manage login sessions and user preferences.
• Remember Me Cookies: If you choose "Remember Me," we store a persistent cookie that helps speed up your login process.
• Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email to speed up future comments.

You can control the use of cookies at the browser level. If you disable cookies, certain features of our Service may not function properly.

8. Embedded Content and External Links

Articles or pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. Those external sites may collect data about you, use their own cookies, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

9. Your Rights Over Your Data

9.1. Access and Portability

You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.

9.2. Deletion

You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except where we must retain it for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

9.3. Withdrawal of Consent

If you have granted us access to your Google data, you can revoke that permission at any time from your Google Account settings or by contacting us at hello@matagi.io.

10. Security

We follow industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure data centers, and restricted access protocols. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. You agree to use our Service at your own risk and promptly notify us if you suspect unauthorized access or a security breach.

11. Google OAuth Requirements and Limited Use

11.1. Data Access and Usage

We comply with Google OAuth policies and Limited Use requirements:

• Purpose Limitation: We only request scopes that are necessary for user-facing functionality (e.g., verifying user identity, retrieving user profile data).
• Data Minimization: We do not request additional or unnecessary scopes.
• No Unauthorized Sharing or Selling: We do not transfer or sell Google user data to third parties, including advertising platforms, data brokers, or for any purpose not disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

11.2. Data Review Process

Human Review: We do not allow humans to read Google user data, except:

• With your affirmative agreement and only for specific use cases (e.g., troubleshooting).
• Where necessary for security purposes or to comply with applicable law.
• Where data is aggregated or anonymized for internal operations.

11.3. Data Retention

Retention and Deletion: If you disconnect your Google account or revoke permission, we will remove or anonymize associated data unless it must be retained for legal or security reasons.

12. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at hello@matagi.io so we can promptly delete it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to you via email (if applicable) or posted prominently on our website. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: hello@matagi.io

We are committed to resolving any issues and appreciate your feedback.