Privacy Policy

At zedek.ai ("we", "us", or "our"), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services ("Services"). It applies to all visitors and users of the Site.

By using our Services, you agree to this Policy.

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new date. Continued use of our Services after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

1. Scope & Applicability

This Policy applies to information we collect when you use zedek.ai, including visiting the Site, interacting with features, claiming products, or contacting us.

It does not apply to third-party websites or platforms linked through our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and improve our Services
• Provide features like demos, comparisons, chat, and product claiming
• Enable optional phone-based authentication and identity verification
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Verify product claims and manage listings
• Send service-related updates and marketing communications (with opt-out options)
• Analyze behavior and improve functionality
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Product Listings and Claims

We list product and company information gathered from publicly available online sources for informational purposes.

If your product is listed and you wish to claim, correct, or remove it, you may contact us.

During the product claim process, we may collect personal information for identity verification (e.g., name, email, optional phone number).

We reserve the right to verify, approve, or reject claims at our discretion.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

• Your consent (e.g., for marketing or phone verification)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., providing Services you request)
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligations (e.g., regulatory compliance)

6. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

• Service providers that help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, email, chat, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect rights
• In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition
• At your request, or with your consent (e.g., product ownership verification)

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

7. Your Choices & Rights

You have control over your information:

To exercise these rights, email us at emmanuel.gobiraj@zedek.ai.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Services
• Fulfill legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

9. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption
• Access control
• Monitoring for unauthorized access

However, no online system is completely secure. Use strong passwords and secure your accounts.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your own, including in the EU and other jurisdictions. We ensure adequate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

zedek.ai is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.