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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

Introduction

Paragon Global Investments ("PGI," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website paragoninvestments.org and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our services, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and email address (via Google OAuth)
  • University affiliation and graduation year
  • Profile information (LinkedIn, resume, skills)
  • Educational and professional background

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address and location data
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: Verify your identity and PGI membership status
  • Access Control: Provide access to member-only resources and materials
  • Communication: Send important updates, newsletters, and notifications
  • Analytics: Understand how our website is used and improve user experience
  • Member Directory: Maintain an internal directory for networking purposes

Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously:

  • Data is stored securely using Supabase with industry-standard encryption
  • Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • We use secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
  • We regularly review and update our security practices

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google OAuth: For authentication
Supabase: For secure database storage and authentication
PostHog: For analytics and understanding user behavior
Vercel: For website hosting and deployment

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With other PGI members for networking and collaboration purposes
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • With service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and communications
  • Revoke Access: Revoke Google sign-in access at any time through your Google Account settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ap7564@nyu.edu

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for university students and professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: