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# Privacy Policy - Key Points Summary

> A plain-English summary of what data MERIT collects, how it is used, privacy commitments, security notes, and privacy request options.

Merit Match, Inc. takes the privacy of your business data seriously. This page summarizes how MERIT collects, uses, protects, and discloses information in plain English. It is intended to help you understand the key points before using the platform.

<Note>
  This page is a summary only and does not constitute legal advice. Read the complete Privacy Policy at [meritmatch.io/privacy](https://meritmatch.io/privacy) for the full terms.
</Note>

## What data MERIT collects

MERIT collects information in several categories:

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  <Accordion title="Identity and contact data" icon="id-badge">
    When you create an account, MERIT collects basic identifying information such as your name, email address, and business contact details. This helps authenticate your account, deliver communications, and support collaboration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Business and company data" icon="building">
    MERIT collects information about your organization that you provide through onboarding, company profiles, event participation, or workspace activity. This may include company details, capabilities, certifications, preferences, teaming information, and other business information you choose to add.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Profile and document data" icon="file-lines">
    Users may add profile information, resumes, capability statements, pursuit documents, event materials, or other files. MERIT uses this information to provide the platform features you choose to use and as otherwise described in the full Privacy Policy.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Usage data" icon="chart-bar">
    MERIT collects standard usage, device, and technical information, such as feature activity, login events, browser information, and similar platform signals. This helps operate, secure, support, and improve the service.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## How MERIT uses your data

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  <Card title="Power your workspace" icon="bolt">
    Your data helps MERIT provide workspace features such as pursuit organization, profile management, collaboration, event workflows, and business development tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Improve your experience" icon="sliders">
    Usage data helps MERIT operate the platform, troubleshoot issues, improve features, and provide relevant support.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What MERIT does not do with your data

These points summarize important privacy commitments. The full Privacy Policy controls if there is any difference between this summary and the legal text.

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  <Card title="No data sales" icon="ban">
    MERIT does not sell personal information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No sharing with competitors" icon="lock">
    MERIT does not share your private workspace data with other customers or competitors.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No AI training on your data" icon="robot">
    MERIT does not use customer workspace data to train AI models for other customers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No unauthorized disclosure" icon="shield-halved">
    MERIT discloses information only as described in the Privacy Policy, such as to provide the service, support your account, follow your preferences, comply with law, or protect the platform.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Security and infrastructure

MERIT uses modern cloud infrastructure and security measures designed to protect customer information. Security also depends on how users manage their own accounts, so keep passwords private and notify MERIT if you believe your account has been compromised.

<Warning>
  MERIT is not currently FedRAMP authorized. If your organization requires FedRAMP authorization before using cloud-based tools, contact [support@meritmatch.io](mailto:support@meritmatch.io) to discuss your situation.
</Warning>

## Privacy choices and requests

You can contact [support@meritmatch.io](mailto:support@meritmatch.io) for privacy questions or data-related requests. Available rights and request handling may depend on your location, account status, and applicable law.

* **Marketing communications** - You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in MERIT emails or by contacting support.
* **Account or data questions** - Contact support if you need help understanding, accessing, exporting, or deleting account-related information.
* **Legal privacy rights** - Some jurisdictions provide specific rights to know, access, delete, or port personal information, subject to verification and legal exceptions.

## California residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related regulations. See MERIT's California Privacy Policy at [meritmatch.io/privacy-california](https://meritmatch.io/privacy-california) for a full description of your rights and how to exercise them.

## Contact

For questions about privacy, data requests, or to exercise your rights:

**Merit Match, Inc.**
Email: [support@meritmatch.io](mailto:support@meritmatch.io)

## Read the full Privacy Policy

<Card title="Full Privacy Policy" icon="file-shield" href="https://meritmatch.io/privacy">
  Read the complete Privacy Policy at meritmatch.io/privacy for the full terms and legal disclosures.
</Card>