Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/03/25
Last Updated: 01/03/25

Welcome to Kitsune Ventures ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, www.kitsunevc.com (the “Website”), and related services, including our gaming startup dealflow newsletter and investor introductions (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Website and Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Website and Services, including but not limited to:

A. Information You Provide Directly:

Email Address – Collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a startup pitch.
Name & Contact Information – Provided when you engage with our Services, such as submitting a startup or requesting investor introductions.
Startup Information – If you are a founder, we may collect details about your company, funding status, and pitch materials.
Communication Data – If you contact us via email or other channels, we may collect your messages and related metadata.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

IP Address & Device Data – Collected to analyze traffic patterns and improve security.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies – Used to enhance your experience, improve our Website, and monitor engagement with our emails. (See Section 6 for more details on cookies.)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

✔️ Deliver our Services – Provide the newsletter, dealflow insights, and investor introductions.
✔️ Improve our Website & Offerings – Analyze trends, optimize content, and enhance user experience.
✔️ Communicate with You – Send emails, respond to inquiries, and provide important updates.
✔️ Facilitate Investor & Founder Connections – Share startup pitch materials with interested investors, when applicable.
✔️ Ensure Security & Prevent Fraud – Monitor and prevent suspicious activity on our platform.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in limited circumstances:

✅ With Investors (If You Are a Founder): If you submit a startup pitch, we may share your pitch deck, contact details, and startup information with potential investors who express interest.
✅ With Service Providers: We use third-party platforms (e.g., email marketing, analytics tools) to process and store data securely.
✅ To Comply with Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may share data in response to legal requests, court orders, or law enforcement inquiries.
✅ In Business Transfers: If Kitsune Ventures is acquired or merged with another company, your data may be transferred as part of the transition.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties receiving your data uphold similar privacy protections.

4. Data Retention & Security

A. How Long We Retain Your Data:

We retain your personal information for as long as:

You remain subscribed to our newsletter.
Your startup remains an active submission for potential feature selection.
It is legally or operationally necessary to maintain records.

You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us at nicolas@kitsunevc.com.

B. How We Protect Your Data:

We implement security measures such as:

Encryption for sensitive data storage and transmission.
Access controls to limit unauthorized data access.
Regular security reviews to prevent vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. You share data at your own risk.

5. Your Rights & Choices

As a user, you have rights regarding your personal data:

✔️ Access & Update Your Information – Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies.
✔️ Opt-Out of Marketing Emails – Unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.
✔️ Request Data Deletion – Ask us to delete your information, subject to legal obligations.
✔️ Restrict or Object to Processing – Limit how we use your data in certain situations.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at nicolas@kitsunevc.com.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

🍪 Enhance Website Performance – Store user preferences and load pages faster.
📊 Analyze Engagement – Track how users interact with our Website and emails.
🎯 Improve Marketing – Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including investor platforms and startup resources.

🚨 We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Always review third-party privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our Website from outside [Insert Your Operating Country], be aware that your data may be transferred to servers located in other countries, including the United States or the European Union.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your data across international borders, where privacy laws may differ.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years old. If we learn that a minor has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete the data.

If you believe we have collected information from a minor, contact us immediately at nicolas@kitsunevc.com.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

Legal or regulatory changes
New features or services
Security updates

📅 Changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

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

By using Kitsune Ventures, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. 🚀