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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data of users of the website available at https://dov.vc (the "Website"), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR").
1. Data Controller
The controller of your personal data is Digital Ocean Ventures Starter sp. z o.o. Alternatywna Spółka Inwestycyjna S.K.A., with its registered office at ul. Emilii Plater 28, 00-688 Warsaw, Poland, entered into the National Court Register (KRS) under number 0001159024, NIP: 7011248776, REGON: 541135942 ("DOV" or "we").
You can contact us via email: office@digitalocean.ventures
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data when you submit an application, fill out a contact form, send us an email, or subscribe to our newsletter. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, role, LinkedIn profile, and any information you voluntarily provide (such as pitch decks or business descriptions).
When you visit the Website, we may also automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.
3. Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Evaluating investment opportunities - to review startup applications and pitch decks submitted through the Website. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and/or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Communication - to respond to your inquiries and maintain correspondence. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Newsletter and marketing - to send you updates about DOV's activities and the venture capital ecosystem. Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you may withdraw at any time.
Website analytics - to analyze traffic and improve user experience. Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies; legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) for essential cookies.
Legal compliance - to fulfill obligations under applicable law, including AML/KYC regulations. Legal basis: legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).
Your personal data will not be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling.
Providing your personal data is voluntary. However, without it we may not be able to respond to your inquiry or evaluate your application.
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data for the duration of the relevant purpose: application data for up to 3 years from submission if no investment is made, communication data for up to 3 years after the end of correspondence, and marketing data until you withdraw your consent. Data processed for legal compliance is retained for the period required by law. Longer retention may apply where justified by the statute of limitations on potential claims.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your personal data with IT and hosting service providers, professional advisors (legal, tax, accounting), investment partners and co-investors (to the extent necessary for evaluating investment opportunities), analytics service providers, and public authorities where required by law.
We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data, rectify inaccurate or incomplete data, request erasure of your data, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing based on legitimate interest, and withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at office@digitalocean.ventures.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO), ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland.
7. Cookies
The Website uses cookies - small text files stored on your device. We use essential cookies (required for the Website to function, no consent needed), analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use the Website), and marketing cookies (to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
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