Privacy Policy

Granza, Inc., a California corporation, and its intellectual property-holding affiliate, BigLizard, LLC, a South Dakota limited liability company (collectively, the "Companies," "we," "us," or "our"), are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information collected in connection with our operations, website, and Finder/Referral Program (the "Program").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. By accessing our website, participating in the Program, or submitting information to us, you acknowledge the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Referrers: Individuals or business entities who register for and participate in our Referral Program.
• Prospects: Strategic contacts, decision-makers, or representatives of prospective partner/acquirer entities whose business contact details are submitted to us through the Program.
• Website Visitors: Individuals who visit our websites, landing pages, or interact with our digital systems.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information depending on how you interact with our systems:

A. Information Collected from Referrers

To register and participate in the Program, we collect:

• Contact Information: Full name, business entity type, physical mailing address, email address, and phone number.
• Tax and Financial Information: Completed IRS Form W-9 (including Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number) and electronic wire transfer/banking instructions to facilitate success fee payments.
• Verification Data: Government-issued identification, corporate formation documents, capitalization tables, or other documentation required to verify identity, entity status, and compliance with economic sanctions.

B. Information Collected about Prospects

Referrers submit business contact details regarding prospective strategic partners or acquirers. This information is processed strictly within a Business-to-Business (B2B) context and includes:

• Prospect Business Details: Full name, job title, corporate entity name, city, state, business email address, and business phone number.
• Referral Metadata: Unique referral links, QR code data, and digital database timestamps recording the exact moment of the referral submission.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites or interact with our tracking links, we automatically collect certain technical data:

• Usage and Device Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and browser language preferences.
• Activity Metrics: Volume and frequency of click-through traffic generated by referral links to monitor server strain, detect automated bot routing, prevent scrapers, and ensure anti-spam compliance.
• Cookies and Security Technologies: We use cookies and automated security tools such as CAPTCHA to protect our submission forms from automated abuse.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following legitimate business and legal purposes:

• Program Management:To register Referrers, validate referrals, determine the procuring cause of introductions, and monitor compliance with the terms of the Referral Agreement.
• Transaction Execution: To facilitate outreach, initiate business discussions, and evaluate potential strategic acquisitions, mergers, or licensing agreements with Prospects.
• Payment Processing: To process and issue Referral Fees, generate mandatory tax filings (such as IRS Form 1099), and verify bank routing information.
• System Security and Anti-Spam Enforcement: To monitor referral link activity, block unauthorized mass-marketing or automated traffic, and verify that submissions are genuine.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), tax reporting obligations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions screening.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We restrict disclosure of your personal data to the following circumstances:

• With Prospects (Referrer Information): To establish trust and transparency, we share the Referrer's name, company name, entity type, title, city, and state with the referred Prospect. This includes an explicit legal disclaimer identifying the Referrer strictly as an independent third party.
• With Professional Advisors: We may share information with our legal counsel, financial advisors, and accountants to administer transactions, audit program activity, and complete tax filings.
• With Prospective Acquirers or Partners: During the due diligence phase of a potential strategic transaction, relevant business contact or program data may be shared under a binding Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
• For Legal Protection and Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We utilize cookies and similar digital tracking tools to optimize website functionality, verify CAPTCHA submissions, and track the origin of unique referral links.

• Essential Cookies: Required for system security, anti-bot protection, and form submissions.
• Tracking Cookies: Used to record referral timestamps and ensure accurate credit for introductions.
• Managing Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may prevent the referral registration or submission forms from functioning properly.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security measures designed to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include secure database hosting, encryption of financial details during transmission, and restricted access protocols. While we endeavor to protect your information, no method of digital transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:

• The active duration of the Referral Agreement and the subsequent 24-month Tail Period.
• The period required to satisfy tax, accounting, or legal reporting obligations (typically seven years for financial and tax records).
• The resolution of any potential disputes, enforcement of our agreements, or investigations into suspected program violations.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know and Access: The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you, the categories of sources, and the commercial purpose for collecting it.
• Right to Correct: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exemptions (such as our ongoing obligation to maintain records for tax compliance or active contract administration).
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information or share it with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate or retaliate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

B2B Exemptions: Please note that the majority of personal data collected regarding Prospects under our Finder Program is processed strictly within a Business-to-Business (B2B) context. We handle this data in accordance with applicable B2B legal standards.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

9. International Data Transfers

The Companies are headquartered in the United States. If you access our systems or participate in the Program from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our database is operated. By utilizing our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to facilities in the United States.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website, systems, and the Program are intended exclusively for professional business use by adults. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete that information as swiftly as possible.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." If we make material changes to how we process your personal data, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending an email notification to the address on file. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

By Email:

[email protected]

By Physical Mail:

Granza, Inc. / BigLizard, LLC

514 Americas Way, #24746

Box Elder, SD 57719 USA