Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 28, 2026
Company Name: Capalyse.com
Platform: Capalyse (https://capalyse.com)
1. Introduction
Welcome to Capalyse, a platform operated by Capalyse.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of the personal and business information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and use our platform to connect African MSMEs with investors.
2. Information We Collect
To provide our services, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, government-issued IDs (for KYC/AML compliance), and job title.
- Business Information: Company name, registration details, operational metrics, and business plans.
- Financial Information: Bank account details, financial statements, revenue history, and other data necessary to assess investor readiness.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To facilitate the onboarding of MSMEs and investors, and to match businesses with potential funding opportunities.
- Verification & Compliance: To perform required Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
- Communication: To send you administrative notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality and security of the Capalyse platform.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal or business data. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- With Investors/MSMEs: Relevant business and financial data is shared with verified investors on the platform to facilitate funding matches, subject to platform confidentiality agreements.
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in IT infrastructure, data hosting, and identity verification.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process to protect the rights, property, and safety of Capalyse.com, our users, or the public.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. All sensitive financial and personal information submitted via our forms is encrypted both in transit (via SSL/TLS) and at rest. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and compliance retention requirements.
- Opt-out of non-essential marketing communications.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Capalyse.com
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]