Last updated: February 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Matchbox. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Email address, name, and profile details when you create an account
- Profile Data: Professional information, skills, experience, and preferences you add to your profile
- Startup Information: Company details, team information, and job listings for startup accounts
- Application Data: Cover letters, resumes, and application responses
- Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Match candidates with relevant job opportunities
- Connect startups with qualified candidates
- Send you notifications about applications and matches
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Startups: When you apply for jobs, your profile and application are shared with the hiring startup
- With Candidates: When startups post jobs, their company information is visible to candidates
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Data portability
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@matchbox.com