privacy policy

Introduction

At Rare Founders Limited, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

 1. Data Collection and Use

For Founders

  • We collect business-related data, including pitch decks, founder profiles, and company details, with explicit consent.

  • This data may be shared with investors on our platform, solely for networking and funding opportunities.

For Event Attendees

  • We collect personal information such as name, email address, job title, and company affiliation when you register for our events.

  • Your data may be used for:

    • Sending event-related communications (e.g., confirmation emails, event schedules, and updates).

    • Providing access to event resources, networking features, and attendee matchmaking.

    • Marketing communications (only if consent is provided).

Data Sharing with Event Sponsors & Partners

  • With your explicit consent, we may share your information with selected event sponsors and partners who may contact you with relevant opportunities, insights, and promotional content.

  • You have the right to opt out of this data sharing at any time (see Section 6: Consent & Withdrawal).

  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties for unrelated marketing purposes.

 2. Investor Data Handling

  • While we take steps to ensure the credibility of investors within our network, Rare Founders Limited does not take responsibility for how investors use the data shared with them.

  • We strongly advise founders to conduct their own due diligence before sharing sensitive business information.

 3. No Financial Advice

  • Rare Founders Limited does not provide financial, investment, or legal advice.

  • Our platform serves as a networking and informational resource, and all engagements with investors or partners should be independently assessed.

 4. Data Protection & Your Rights

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, data transmission over the internet is not entirely secure, and we advise caution when sharing personal information.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectify any incorrect or incomplete information.

  • Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").

  • Restrict processing under certain conditions.

  • Request data portability to transfer your data to another provider.

  • Object to marketing communications or partner data sharing.

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Contact Us page.

 5. Data Retention

  • We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • Data may be anonymized and retained for analytical purposes, but this will no longer be linked to any identifiable individual.

 6. Consent & Withdrawal

  • Data is collected and processed based on your explicit consent, which you provide at the time of registration.

  • You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

    • Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails.

    • Contacting us through our Contact Us page

  • Once consent is withdrawn, we will cease data processing for that specific purpose.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations or our practices.

  • The latest version will always be available on our website.

 8. Contact Us for Queries

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page.

 9. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will:

  • Notify affected individuals as required by law.

  • Report the incident to the relevant regulatory authorities where necessary.

  • Take immediate steps to mitigate risks and prevent future occurrences.