Legal
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Starting Block Ventures collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, apply to our programs, fill out a form, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our website.
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, process applications, communicate with you about opportunities and updates, and respond to your inquiries.
Analytics and Improvement
We analyze usage patterns to understand how our services are used, identify trends, and improve the user experience. This helps us make informed decisions about product development and service enhancements.
Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you promotional communications about our programs, events, and services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Information Sharing
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Business Partners
For program participants, we may share relevant information with our network of investors, mentors, and partners to facilitate connections and opportunities. We will inform you before sharing such information.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Data Security
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights
Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate information. You can update your information by contacting us directly.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as compliance with legal obligations or legitimate business purposes.
Data Portability
Where applicable, you have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
International Transfers
Cross-Border Data Transfer
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Contact Us
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@sbv.one. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
Last updated: January 2026
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@sbv.one