Privacy Policy

The Simple Version

backchannel helps you discover meaningful professional connections and partnership opportunities. We'll never sell your data. Instead, we facilitate introductions that could be valuable for you and may reward you when you create value for the community. You're always in control of your information and every connection requires your explicit approval.

Who We Are

backchannel is operated by Tiny Mammoth Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile app.

What Information We Collect

When you create an account and use backchannel, we collect:

Information You Provide

• Name and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Your employer
• Professional preferences and interests
• Your activity in the app (connections you view, engage with, or save)

Information We Collect Automatically

• Device type and operating system
• How you use the app (pages visited, features used)
• General location (if you enable it)
• Technical information like IP address and browser type

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Match you with relevant professional connections and opportunities
• Personalize your experience in the app
• Send you notifications about potential connections that fit your interests
• Improve how the app works
• Reward you when you engage in ways that create value for other users
• Communicate with you about your account

How Professional Connections Work

Here's how we help you discover meaningful connections:

We suggest relevant opportunities. Companies and professionals can highlight content or connection opportunities in your feed based on criteria like your industry, role, or interests. They don't see your contact information unless you explicitly agree to connect.

Every introduction requires your approval. You decide who you connect with. We'll never share your contact details or make an introduction without your specific consent. When you choose to connect, you control what information you share.

Matching with targeted outreach. Some companies upload lists of professionals they'd like to connect with. If your information matches someone on their list, we might suggest that connection opportunity to you. We never give them your information—we simply show you the opportunity to connect if you're interested. You always choose whether to proceed.

What We Don't Do

• We never sell your personal information to anyone
• We don't share your contact details without your explicit approval
• We won't spam you with irrelevant content
• We never make introductions on your behalf without your consent

Rewards for Creating Value

When you engage with the platform in ways that create value for other users—such as making meaningful connections or providing helpful insights—we may reward you. The nature and timing of rewards are at our discretion and will be clearly communicated within the app.

Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control over your information:

Everyone Gets These Rights

• Access your data — See what information we have about you
• Correct your data — Fix anything that's wrong
• Delete your data — Remove your information from our systems
• Download your data — Get a copy in a portable format
• Stop promotional messages — Opt out of marketing communications anytime

Additional Rights for EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

• Object to processing — Ask us to stop using your data for certain purposes
• Restrict processing — Limit how we use your data in specific situations
• Withdraw consent — Change your mind about permissions you've given us

Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA)

• Know what we collect — See the categories of information we gather and why
• Opt out of sharing — Tell us not to use your information for connection matching (though this may limit app functionality)
• No discrimination — We won't treat you differently for exercising your rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact us anytime at legal@tinymammoth.xyz or:

Tiny Mammoth Inc.
5900 Balcones Drive, STE 100
Austin, TX 78731

We'll respond within 30 days.

How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. While we can't guarantee absolute security (no one can), we take your privacy seriously and work hard to keep your information safe.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your information while your account is active and for a reasonable time afterward to comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we'll remove your personal information within 90 days unless we're legally required to keep it longer.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to make the app work smoothly and understand how people use it. You can manage these through your device settings, though some features may not work as well if you disable them.

Changes to This Policy

We'll update this policy occasionally as we add features or comply with new regulations. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the app or by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when we last modified this policy.

International Users

If you're outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using backchannel, you consent to this transfer.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? We're here to help.

Email: legal@tinymammoth.xyz
Mail: Tiny Mammoth Inc., 5900 Balcones Drive, STE 100, Austin, TX 78731