Bystreet respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding our AI-powered deal sourcing platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email, company details, investment focus, deal criteria, and other information you provide when registering or using our Services.

Deal Criteria & Investment Data: Your investment mandates, deal size preferences, sector focus, specific intelligence requirements, and other criteria you define for our AI models.

Usage Data: How you interact with Bystreet, including search queries, target company requests, report downloads, analytics data, and cookies.

Communications: Messages, feedback, support requests, and other communications you send us.

Third-Party Data: We collect and aggregate data from various external sources, databases, and public records to provide market intelligence and deal sourcing services. This may include business information, financial data, regulatory filings, and other commercially available information about companies and markets.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery: To provide our AI-powered deal sourcing platform, including:

• Deploying custom AI models based on your investment criteria

• Conducting market research and alternative data analysis

• Generating target company lists and deal intelligence reports

• Performing voice surveys and primary research

• Providing real-time market sentiment and operational stress indicators

Platform Enhancement: To improve and develop our proprietary algorithms, AI models, and data analysis capabilities.

Communication: To respond to your requests, provide customer support, and send important service updates.

Security & Compliance: For platform security, fraud prevention, analytics, and legal compliance requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate Bystreet, including data providers, cloud infrastructure, and analytics services, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated insights derived from our platform to improve market research, provided no individual or company-specific information is identifiable.

Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

Business Transactions: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate data protection measures.

4. Data Sources & Third-Party Information

Bystreet aggregates data from multiple sources to provide comprehensive market intelligence. This includes public databases, regulatory filings, commercial data providers, surveys, and other legally accessible information sources. We maintain source attribution and confidence scoring for all data points we provide.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Bystreet uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze platform usage, enhance user experience, and improve our AI models' performance. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences, though this may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure data handling protocols appropriate for sensitive financial and business information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may access, update, or request deletion of your personal information by contacting us. You can also:

• Modify your deal criteria and investment preferences

• Unsubscribe from marketing communications

• Request information about data sources for specific insights

• Update your account settings and privacy preferences

8. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active and as needed to provide our Services. We also retain data as required to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Deal intelligence reports and custom research may be retained to improve our AI models and services.

9. International Data Transfers

Bystreet may process and store data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Bystreet is designed for business and investment professionals and is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through our platform or email. Continued use of Bystreet following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns about this policy, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@bystreet.com

• Website: www.bystreet.com

Last updated: July 21st, 2025