Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Bench Innovation, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you join our waitlist or use our intelligence assessment platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Waitlist Information

When you join our waitlist, we collect:

• Contact Information: First name, last name, email address
• Professional Information: Company name, professional role, industry
• Interest Areas: Your specific interests in intelligence assessment
• Communication Preferences: Whether you want to receive updates

Consent for Data Collection: By joining our waitlist, you explicitly consent to our collection, storage, and use of the information you provide as described in this Privacy Policy.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites
• Analytics Data: Anonymized usage patterns to improve our service

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Waitlist Management

• Maintain your position on the waitlist
• Notify you when Evalo becomes available
• Provide early access to beta testing opportunities
• Send service-related communications about launch updates

2.2 Platform Development

• Understand user needs and preferences
• Improve our intelligence assessment platform
• Develop features relevant to your professional role and industry
• Conduct market research for platform enhancement

2.3 Communications (With Consent)

• Send development updates and launch notifications
• Share insights about intelligence assessment trends
• Provide exclusive access to research and resources
• Invite you to participate in user research or beta testing

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our waitlist:

• Email Services: For waitlist management and communications
• Analytics Providers: For understanding website usage (anonymized data)
• Customer Support: For responding to inquiries and support requests

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or comply with legal processes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security systems are regularly updated
• Secure Infrastructure: We use enterprise-grade security practices

5. Data Retention

We retain your waitlist information:

• Waitlist Data: Until you request removal or withdraw from the waitlist
• Communication Preferences: Until you unsubscribe or opt out
• Platform Usage: After launch, in accordance with our Terms of Service
• Analytics Data: 2 years (anonymized and aggregated)

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request removal of your information from our waitlist
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Data Portability: Receive your information in a portable format

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email if you're on our waitlist and post updates on our website with a revised effective date.

9. Children's Privacy

Evalo is designed for professional use and is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 21, 2025. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.