GDPR

Effective Date: 01/03/25

Kitsune Ventures is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland.

By using our website, www.kitsunevc.com, and our services, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data in accordance with this notice and our Privacy Policy.

1. What Data We Collect

In compliance with GDPR, we only collect and process necessary personal data to provide our services:

✔️ Newsletter Subscribers: Name, email address, and engagement data (e.g., open/click rates).
✔️ Startup Founders: Company details, pitch deck, and relevant contact information.
✔️ Investors: Contact information and preferences related to gaming startup dealflow.
✔️ Website Visitors: IP address, cookies, and browsing behavior for website analytics and performance optimization.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as race, religion, health information, or biometric data.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent – When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your startup, you give explicit consent for us to process your data.
Legitimate Interest – We use your data to provide relevant dealflow and improve our services.
Contractual Obligation – If you request an introduction to an investor or founder, we process your data to fulfill this request.
Legal Compliance – If required by law, we may process your data to comply with regulations.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at nicolas@kitsunevc.com or unsubscribing from our emails.

3. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

✔️ Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
✔️ Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
✔️ Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your personal data.
✔️ Right to Restrict Processing – Request that we limit the way we process your data.
✔️ Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
✔️ Right to Object – Object to data processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
✔️ Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making – We do not use automated profiling or decision-making.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at nicolas@kitsunevc.com with the subject “GDPR Data Request.” We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

4. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We implement strict security measures to protect your data, including:

🔒 Encryption – Secure storage and encrypted transmission of data.
🔐 Access Controls – Restricted access to authorized personnel only.
🛡️ Data Minimization – We collect only the data necessary for our services.
⏳ Retention Policy – We retain your data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

If you request data deletion, we will permanently erase your data unless legal obligations require retention.

5. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

As a global platform, we may store or process your data outside the European Union (EU), UK, or EEA, including in the United States.

We ensure that any international data transfers comply with GDPR by using:

✔️ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
✔️ Privacy Shield Framework (if applicable) for US-based service providers.
✔️ Data Protection Agreements (DPAs) with third-party vendors to ensure compliance.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside your home country in accordance with GDPR safeguards.

6. Use of Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Kitsune Ventures uses cookies to enhance website performance and personalize user experience. By visiting our site, you agree to our Cookie Policy.

🔹 Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
🔹 Analytics Cookies – Track user behavior for site improvement.
🔹 Marketing Cookies – Used to personalize ads and promotions.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

7. Reporting a Data Breach

If we detect a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will:

✔️ Notify affected users within 72 hours if required by GDPR.
✔️ Take immediate action to mitigate risks and prevent further breaches.
✔️ Inform relevant data protection authorities as required by law.

8. Changes to This GDPR Notice

We may update this GDPR Notice periodically to reflect:

Legal or regulatory changes
New security practices
Updated data processing methods

We will notify users of major changes via email or website updates.

9. Contact Information & Data Protection Officer (DPO)

If you have questions about your data or want to exercise your GDPR rights, contact:

📩 Email: nicolas@kitsunevc.com
🌐 Website: www.kitsunevc.com

If you believe your GDPR rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

By using Kitsune Ventures, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this GDPR Compliance Notice. 🚀