Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how PlayVest Capital Ltd. (referred to as "PlayVest Capital", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, processes, and protects personal information when you visit our website at playvestcapital.com or interact with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act of Malta, and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

• PlayVest Capital Ltd.
• Email: [email protected]

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

When you submit a form on our website, we collect the information you provide, which may include:

• Founder pitch submissions: first and last name, email address, phone number, company name, role, website, country, sector, funding stage, capital sought, annual revenue, pitch description, pitch deck link, attached documents, and how you heard about us.
• Investor inquiry submissions: first and last name, email address, phone number, organization or firm, title, country of residence, investor type, accredited investor status, indicative ticket size, investment horizon, sector experience, areas of interest, additional information, and how you heard about us.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website
• Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How we use your information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To evaluate venture pitches and investment opportunities
• To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective founders and investors
• To assess investor suitability and accreditation
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and anti-money-laundering obligations
• To improve our website and services
• To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access
• To send you relevant updates about PlayVest Capital, where you have consented

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases under Article 6 of the GDPR:

• Consent: when you submit information through our forms and explicitly consent to processing.
• Legitimate interests: for evaluating opportunities, network management, and improving our services.
• Legal obligation: for compliance with regulatory and tax requirements applicable to investment funds.
• Contractual necessity: where processing is required to enter into or perform a contract with you.

5. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing form submissions, hosting, email delivery, and analytics (including Web3Forms, Google Workspace, and our hosting provider).
• Professional advisors such as legal counsel, accountants, and auditors, where necessary.
• Regulatory authorities where required by law, including financial services regulators.
• Affiliates and portfolio companies with your consent, when relevant to a potential investment opportunity.
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Form submissions and correspondence: typically retained for up to 7 years to comply with regulatory and accounting requirements.
• Marketing communications: until you withdraw consent.
• Website analytics data: typically retained for up to 26 months.

After the retention period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint: with the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner of Malta (IDPC) or your local supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission, secure storage, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International transfers

Some of our service providers (such as Google Workspace and Web3Forms) may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, in accordance with Articles 45 and 46 of the GDPR.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

11. Contact us

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]