Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. It's our policy to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding the personal information we collect about you through this website, hyperion.com, and through any associated services and third-party platforms we may use.

This Privacy Policy describes how Hyperion collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our financial intelligence platform. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

This policy was last updated on January 15th, 2025.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, information we obtain automatically when you use our services, and information from third-party sources as described below.

Information You Provide

When you create an account, connect financial data sources, or use our services, we may collect:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Business information (company name, industry, size)
• Financial data from connected accounting systems
• Authentication credentials for third-party integrations
• Communication preferences and feedback

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Performance data (response times, errors encountered)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Financial Data

When you connect your accounting software or other financial systems to our platform, we collect and process financial data including:

• Profit and loss statements
• Balance sheet information
• Cash flow statements
• Transaction records and account balances
• Key performance indicators and financial ratios

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Provide financial analysis and benchmarking services
• Generate valuation reports and business insights
• Create anonymized industry benchmarks and comparisons
• Improve our algorithms and analytical capabilities
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations and industry regulations

Data Security and Privacy

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption
• Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization protocols limit data access
• Anonymization: Financial data used for benchmarking is fully anonymized and aggregated
• Private by Design: Our architecture ensures data privacy and isolation by default
• No AI Training: Your data is never used to train public AI models or shared for external AI development

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information
• Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform
• Legal compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Aggregated data: Anonymous, aggregated data may be used for industry research and benchmarking

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Financial data is retained to maintain historical analysis capabilities
• Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for benchmarking purposes
• You may request deletion of your personal data at any time

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
• Disconnect: Disconnect third-party integrations at any time

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

Third-Party Integrations

Our platform integrates with third-party accounting and financial systems. When you connect these services, you are subject to their respective privacy policies in addition to ours. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how your data is handled.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@hyperion.com
• Website: hyperion.com/contact