Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Earth Venture Capital (“Earth VC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of individuals (“you,” “your”) who interact with our website, services, or communications. By using our services or submitting information to us, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

 

1. Data Controller

 

Earth VC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

 

2. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of personal data:

 

• Personal Identifiers: Names, email addresses, phone numbers.

• Company Information: Business details submitted during pitch submissions or networking events.

• Website Data: Information collected through website forms and email subscription services.

 

3. Data Collection Methods

 

We collect personal data through the following channels:

 

• Website forms, including pitch submission forms and contact forms.

• Email subscriptions for newsletters or other updates.

• Event registrations, both online and in-person.

• Direct interactions via email or other communications.

 

4. Purpose of Data Processing

 

The personal data collected may be used for the following purposes:

 

• Evaluating Investment Opportunities: To review and assess business proposals or pitch submissions.

• Sending Communications: To send newsletters or other email updates to individuals who have opted in.

• Improving Services and Website: To analyze and enhance user experience on our website.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

 

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

 

• Consent: When you subscribe to our communications or provide your data via forms.

• Legitimate Interests: When we evaluate investment opportunities or improve our services.

 

6. Data Sharing

 

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as required by law or necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy.

 

7. Data Retention

 

We will retain your personal data indefinitely unless you request deletion in accordance with your rights as described in this Policy.

 

8. Security Measures

 

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including restricting access to only authorized personnel. As our website is hosted on third-party platforms like Wix, the security of the data collected is partially governed by the security infrastructure of these platforms. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

 

9. International Data Transfers

 

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Earth VC complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect your personal data. Data transfers to countries outside the EEA are subject to appropriate safeguards as required under GDPR.

 

10. Your Rights

 

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

 

• Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data at any time.

• Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data.

• Right to Opt Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12.

 

11. No Automated Decision-Making

 

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

 

12. Contact Information

 

If you have any questions about this Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

 

• Email: rebuild@earth.vc

• Email: marketing@earth.vc

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.