PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by Venture Studios Hub ("we," "us," or "our") through our website located at https://www.venturestudioshub.com/ (the "Website").

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title
• Submission Information: Information provided when submitting a venture studio for listing
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence sent through contact forms or email
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click data, referring/exit pages, date and time stamps
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Publicly available sources and databases
• Venture studios that list with us
• Analytics and service providers
• Social media platforms if you interact with us through social media

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Primary Uses

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website
• Providing the venture studio directory service
• Processing and managing venture studio submissions and listings
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending administrative communications about the Website

3.2 Secondary Uses

• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud, security issues, or technical problems
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other policies
• Complying with legal obligations
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent where required)

3.3 Aggregated and De-identified Data

We may create aggregated, de-identified, or anonymized data from the information we collect. This data cannot reasonably be used to identify you and may be used for any purpose, including research, analytics, and marketing.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal data based on:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent
• Contract Performance: To provide services you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use the Website
• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

5.2 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Website functionality. For more information, visit your browser's help section.

5.3 Third-Party Tracking

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) that use cookies and similar technologies. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their data collection practices.

6. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Web hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support platforms
• Payment processors (if applicable)

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information.

6.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

6.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

6.5 Public Information

Information you choose to make public through the Website (such as venture studio listings) will be publicly accessible.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Specific retention periods include:

• Account Data: Retained until account deletion plus 90 days
• Contact Inquiries: Retained for 3 years
• Usage Data: Retained for 26 months
• Legal/Accounting Records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

9.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. You may do so by contacting us using the details in Section 15.

9.2 Rights for EEA, UK, and Swiss Users

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the GDPR and similar laws:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

9.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do NOT sell personal information as defined by California law.

9.4 Marketing Communications

You may opt-out of marketing emails by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contacting us directly using the information in Section 15
• Adjusting your account settings (if applicable)

Note that you cannot opt-out of essential service communications.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country.

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions
• Your explicit consent where required

12. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or venture studio websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

13. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry standards. When a standard is established, we will assess how to respond appropriately.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Material changes will be communicated through:

• Prominent notice on the Website
• Email notification to registered users
• Other appropriate means

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at: contact@venturestudioshub.com

For California privacy rights inquiries: contact@venturestudioshub.com

Response Time: We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days (45 days for complex requests).

16. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

16.1 Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.2 Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16.3 Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Service, constitutes the entire agreement regarding the privacy of your information on the Website.