Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Grind Ventures ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.grindventures.com (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit an application or inquiry through our Site

• Contact us via email or contact forms

• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications

• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

• Apply for employment opportunities

The types of information we may collect include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Professional Information: Company name, job title, professional background, resume information

• Business Information: Company details, business plans, pitch materials, financial information (for investment consideration)

• Communications: Content of any communications you send to us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See Section 7 for more information about cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services: Operating our Site, responding to inquiries, evaluating investment opportunities

• To communicate with you: Sending updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and responding to your requests

• To evaluate applications: Reviewing applications for investment consideration or employment

• To maintain security: Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks

• To comply with legal obligations: Meeting legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

• To analyze and improve: Understanding how users interact with our Site and improving our services

4. How We Share Your Information

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

4.1 Service Providers

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

• Website hosting and maintenance

• Email delivery services

• Analytics providers

• IT security services

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

4.2 Business Partners

We may share information with our portfolio companies, co-investors, limited partners, and strategic partners in connection with our investment activities and business operations.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Legal process (subpoenas, court orders, government requests)

• Enforcement of our rights or protection of our property

• Investigation of potential violations of law or our terms

• Protection of the safety and security of individuals

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is processed.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our Site and your experience. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted).

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

7.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format

• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

10.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose, and the right to request deletion of your personal information. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Grind Ventures
Email: grant@gvfvc.com
Website: www.gvfvc.com