Privacy Policy

Introduction

ShareVentures ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our platform, which connects startups, investors, mentors, and partners.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site or services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you register on our platform, create a profile, or communicate with other users, we collect:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Professional information (company name, role, expertise, experience)
• Location information (city, state, country)
• Business or startup details (stage, type, funding information)
• Profile picture and other media you choose to upload
• Website and LinkedIn URLs
• Biographical information and descriptions
• Program enrollment information

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL and navigation patterns
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing your account
• Providing and improving our services
• Facilitating connections between ecosystem members
• Personalizing your experience
• Sending transactional and promotional communications
• Analyzing platform usage and analytics
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Complying with legal obligations
• Program management and user verification

3. How We Share Your Information

Public Profile Information

Depending on your role and settings, portions of your profile (name, location, expertise, company information, and bio) may be visible to other users on our directory pages for startups, investors, and mentors.

Program Partners

If you enroll in a program, we share relevant information with program administrators and partners who manage that program.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you (analytics, hosting, payment processing).

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

With Your Consent

We share information with other platform users only with your consent and as part of the normal functioning of the platform.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secured servers and firewalls
• Password protection and authentication
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and review your profile information at any time
• Update: You can update or correct your information through your account settings
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in emails
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remember your preferences for future visits
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may affect platform functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Even after account deletion, we may retain certain information for legal, security, or business purposes, as permitted by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 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 the platform following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Privacy Compliance

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to data protection regulations. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.