Privacy Policy

Personal Information

When you create an account or engage with our venture building services, we collect information that helps us provide personalized experiences and maintain security. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and professional details relevant to your entrepreneurial journey.

• Contact information including email, phone, and mailing address
• Professional background and experience details
• Business interests and investment preferences
• Communication preferences and platform settings
• Financial information when required for investment opportunities

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information to improve our platform's performance and security. This data helps us understand how our services are used and identify potential issues before they affect your experience.

• IP addresses and device identifiers
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Page views, clicks, and navigation patterns
• Session duration and interaction timestamps
• Referral sources and search terms

Service Provision

Your information enables us to deliver personalized learning experiences and connect you with relevant educational opportunities. We analyze your interests and background to recommend courses, workshops, and resources that align with your professional development goals.

Communication and Support

We use your contact information to provide customer support, send important updates about our services, and share educational content that might interest you. You can control the frequency and type of communications you receive from us.

Platform Improvement

Technical data helps us understand how users interact with our platform, identify popular features, and address technical issues. This information is always aggregated and anonymized when used for analysis purposes.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver our educational services. These partners are carefully selected and contractually bound to protect your information according to the same standards we maintain.

• Cloud hosting providers for secure data storage
• Email service providers for communications
• Analytics tools for platform improvement
• Payment processors for transaction security

Legal Requirements

We may share your information when required by law, such as responding to court orders, legal proceedings, or regulatory requests. We'll always notify you about such requests unless prohibited by law.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We'll provide notice and ensure the new owner maintains the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this policy. We'll respond to your request within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include both technical and organizational safeguards.

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and employee training programs
• Secure data centers with physical security measures
• Regular backup procedures and disaster recovery plans

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to respond quickly and effectively. We'll notify affected users within 72 hours and provide clear information about what happened and what steps we're taking to address the situation.

Retention Periods

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Different types of information have different retention periods based on their purpose and legal requirements.

• Account information: Retained while your account is active plus 3 years
• Communication records: Retained for 7 years for legal compliance
• Technical logs: Retained for 1 year for security and performance analysis
• Marketing preferences: Retained until you opt out or account closure

Deletion Procedures

When we no longer need your information, we securely delete it from our systems. This includes removing data from backups and ensuring our service providers also delete the information from their systems.

Cross-Border Processing

As a global platform, we may transfer your information to countries outside the United Kingdom for processing and storage. We ensure all international transfers meet strict adequacy requirements and implement appropriate safeguards.

Transfer Safeguards

When transferring data internationally, we use standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities and ensure our partners maintain equivalent privacy protection standards.

Our services are designed for adults engaged in professional and educational activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 years of age. If we discover we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes by email or through our platform, and the updated policy will include the revision date at the top of this document.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.