Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Valinova LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and processes personal information related to individuals. It also outlines your rights and choices regarding your personal information. Our Company is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data.

1. Who We Are

Valinova is a consultancy firm which has entered into a joint venture with Mavericks AI, a Brazil-domiciled company, to bring talented AI developers together with an experienced tech executive, bridging the AI implementation gap and creating solutions for company that are looking to scale.

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal information we collect when you:

• Use our website www.valinova.com and all subdomains, as well as any of our products, services, and/or applications (collectively, the "Services"); and
• Interact with us in any capacity, such as attending events, contacting customer support, or engaging with our content.

This Privacy Policy does not apply where we act as a processor or service provider on behalf of our customers. In such cases, our customers are responsible for managing and securing the personal information they collect using our Services. The Company shall not be held liable for any failure of our customers to comply with applicable laws, contractual obligations, or other legal requirements related to data processing.

Our Company is subject to and complies with applicable U.S. privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as other relevant regulations within the United States. Mavericks, our joint venture partner, operates independently under Brazilian law and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Brazilian law. If any personal data is shared between the two companies as part of our joint venture, it is done in accordance with contractual agreements that define roles, responsibilities, and data protection measures to ensure legal compliance in each jurisdiction.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact Information: Includes first and last name, email address, phone number, and business-related details.
• Account and Authentication Information: Covers login credentials, account preferences, and security-related data.
• Usage Data: Encompasses details about how you interact with our services, such as device information, browser type, IP address, and activity logs.
• Business and Operational Data: Includes information provided by customers regarding their business operations, workflows, and efficiency metrics.
• Product Development Data: Covers any proprietary or business-specific information shared by customers.
• Payment Information: If applicable, we collect payment details to process transactions securely.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing and Enhancing Services: To develop, maintain, and improve our Services.
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries and provide assistance.
• Business Operations: For internal purposes and business growth.
• Security and Compliance: To prevent fraud and protect against security threats.
• Marketing and Communications: To send promotional content and updates.
• Analytics and Improvement: To assess performance and develop new features.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

• Business Partners and Joint Ventures
• Legal and Regulatory Authorities
• Business Transfers
• Affiliates

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, updating, or deleting your personal information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Restricting or objecting to certain data processing activities
• Requesting data portability where applicable

7. Data Security and Retention

We will store your personal data for a limited period as necessary to achieve the purposes of the personal data processing in accordance with this policy, with the applicable law or with the contractual obligations. After expiry of the applicable retention periods, your personal information will be deleted.

8. Our Policy on Children

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such data.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our Services from outside United States, your data may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at pedro@valinova.com.