1. Introduction

Welcome to EB5 Community ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using EB5 Community, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information when you register and use our services:

• Account Information: Email address, name, password (encrypted)
• EB-5 Profile Data: Regional center name, priority date, petition receipt numbers, application status
• Immigration Status: I-526, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-829 petition information
• Project Information: Investment project type (Rural, Infrastructure, Urban/High-Unemployment TEA)
• Authentication Data: OAuth tokens from Google, Apple, or Microsoft (if using social login)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and user preferences

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Financial Information: We do not collect credit card numbers, bank account details, or investment amounts
• Source of Funds Documentation: We do not store copies of financial documents
• Social Security Numbers: We do not collect SSNs or tax identification numbers
• Minor Children Information: Our service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account
• Service Delivery: To provide EB-5 application tracking and status updates
• Communication: To send important notifications about your application status
• Analytics: To generate aggregated, anonymized statistics about EB-5 processing times
• Platform Improvement: To enhance user experience and develop new features
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Security and Encryption

4.1 Encryption Standards

• Data in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3
• Data at Rest: All personal information stored in our database is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
• Password Security: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt rounds
• OAuth Tokens: Third-party authentication tokens are encrypted and stored securely

4.2 Access Controls

• User-Only Access: Your personal EB-5 profile data is accessible only to you when logged in
• No Administrator Access: Platform administrators cannot view your encrypted personal information
• Authentication Required: All profile data requires valid authentication to access
• Session Management: Automatic logout after period of inactivity

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do NOT Share Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your EB-5 profile data remains private and is never disclosed to:

• Regional centers
• Immigration attorneys
• Other EB-5 investors
• Marketing companies
• Data brokers

5.2 Limited Exceptions

We may disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Service Providers: To trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, authentication) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
• Protection of Rights: To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety

6. Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may create aggregated, anonymized statistics from user data for the following purposes:

• Displaying general EB-5 processing time trends
• Showing approval rates by project type (Rural, Infrastructure, HUA)
• Publishing regional center statistics
• Generating industry reports and insights

This aggregated data cannot be used to identify individual users and does not contain any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program requires applicants to be adults capable of making investment decisions. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@eb5investors.com.

8. Your Privacy 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 account and all associated data
• Export: Download your EB-5 profile data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data retained for 2 years after last login, then deleted
• Deleted Accounts: All personal data permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication: To keep you logged in
• Preferences: To remember your settings
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

11. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services:

• OAuth Providers: Google, Apple, Microsoft (for authentication only)
• USCIS API: For receipt number validation (no personal data shared)
• Hosting Provider: For secure data storage and platform hosting

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

12. International Users

Our services are provided from the United States. If you access our platform from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer and processing.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on the platform

Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: