Introduction
Astound Ventures ("Astound," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect through our website at astoundventures.com (the "Site"), how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have regarding your information.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways.
Information You Provide Directly
When you submit a form on our Site, we collect the information you choose to provide. This may include:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Company name, website, role, and title
- Information about your business, including stage, category, and what you are building
- Information about your investment interests or partnership goals
- Any additional information you choose to share in free-text fields
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device information and screen resolution
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Notice for details)
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services we use to operate the Site, including analytics providers, email service providers, and the hosting infrastructure that powers our forms and content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiry, evaluate your pitch, or process your request for information
- To communicate with you about Astound, including our portfolio, insights, and fund opportunities
- To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
- To improve the Site, our content, and our services
- To analyze how visitors use the Site so we can understand what is working and what is not
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security incidents
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers. We use third-party services to operate the Site, including hosting providers, database services, email delivery services, and analytics platforms. These providers have access to information only as needed to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect it.
- Astound team members and partner firms. Information you submit through forms may be shared with Astound team members, partner firms (Gencom, Pyramid, Convene), and other parties directly involved in evaluating your inquiry or pitch.
- Legal compliance. We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our legal rights, the safety of our team, or the integrity of our operations.
- Business transfers. If Astound is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
How We Protect Your Information
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. This includes encryption in transit, secure database hosting, restricted access controls, and authentication requirements for our internal systems.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If we become aware of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain the information you submit through forms for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, evaluate a potential investment or partnership relationship, or as required by law. Form submissions are generally retained for a minimum of three years for record-keeping and legal compliance purposes.
You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us using the information at the end of this policy. We will honor deletion requests except where retention is required by law.
Your Rights
For California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know. You may request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell about you.
- Right to delete. You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to correct. You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to opt out of sale or sharing. Astound does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. There is no opt-out required.
- Right to limit use of sensitive personal information. Astound does not collect or use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond what is required to provide our services.
- Right to non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at EMAIL PENDING. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.
For European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Swiss Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access. You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right of rectification. You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure. You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to restrict processing. You may request that we limit how we process your personal data.
- Right to data portability. You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object. You may object to our processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent. Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
- Right to lodge a complaint. You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
The legal basis for our processing of your personal data depends on the specific purpose. We may rely on your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests, or compliance with a legal obligation.
To exercise these rights, contact us at EMAIL PENDING.
Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our portfolio company websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing information with them.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Site before the changes take effect.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
Astound Ventures STREET ADDRESS PENDING The Woodlands, Texas Email: EMAIL PENDING
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