Datenschutzrichtlinie

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how 7BE Inc. ("7BE," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit https://7be.io, create an account or use our AI-powered marketplace and related services (the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Services.

2. Information we collect

a. Information you provide

We collect information directly from you when you:

• Create an account — name, email address and optional LinkedIn profile or company details.
• Subscribe or purchase a plan — billing name, company name and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Post or manage profiles — such as your agency description, logo, location, industry, team size or portfolio links.
• Submit project requests or participate in bidding — including project details, budget and contact preferences.
• Communicate with us — via chat, email or customer support channels.

We may also collect optional information you choose to share in surveys, feedback forms or testimonials.

b. Information from others

We may receive data about you from:

• LinkedIn or Google if you choose to sign in through these accounts.
• Public business directories (e.g., Clutch, GoodFirms or LinkedIn) to verify agency profiles.
• Partner networks and analytics platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Apollo or LinkedIn Ads) used for lead generation and marketing automation.

c. Automatically collected information

When you use our Services, we automatically collect:

• Device and browser information (IP address, operating system, type and version).
• Usage data (pages visited, session time, referral URLs).
• Cookie and pixel information for analytics and advertising (Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insights Tag, etc.).
• Approximate location (via IP or device settings) to localize marketplace results.

You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

3. How we use information

We use collected data to:

• Create and maintain your 7BE account and profile.
• Match buyers with suitable vendors using AI algorithms.
• Process payments, subscriptions and billing.
• Communicate about projects, account updates or security notices.
• Improve and personalize your user experience.
• Run analytics, measure performance and prevent fraud.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Legal basis for processing (for EU/EEA users)

We rely on:

• Consent — for marketing communications and optional data collection.
• Contract performance — to provide requested Services and subscriptions.
• Legitimate interests — to improve our platform, detect fraud and enhance user experience.
• Legal obligations — to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at privacy@7be.io.

5. How we share information

We may share limited personal data:

• With other users — when you publicly list your agency or project.
• With service providers — such as hosting, analytics, customer support and payment partners.
• With vendors or buyers — when connecting parties through project submissions or bids.
• With authorities — when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
• During corporate events — in case of merger, acquisition or asset transfer.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies, analytics and advertising

We use cookies, tags and pixels for:

• Site performance and analytics (Google Analytics, Plausible).
• Advertising optimization (Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads).
• Marketing automation (HubSpot, Apollo or n8n integrations).

You can manage advertising preferences through:

• Google Ads Settings
• LinkedIn Ad Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

• Access, correct or delete your personal data.
• Export your account data (data portability).
• Withdraw consent for marketing.
• Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@7be.io. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

8. Data retention

We retain information as long as your account is active or needed to provide our Services. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your data unless required by law (for example, billing records).

9. Data transfers

7BE is based in the United States with infrastructure in the U.S. and EU. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S. and other countries where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

10. Children's privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features, legal requirements or operational changes. Updates will be posted with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates your acceptance.

12. Contact us

If you are in the EU or UK, you may contact our data protection representative via the same email address with "GDPR Request" in the subject line.