PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated May 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how LvlUp Ventures LLC (“LvlUp Ventures,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information you provide in connection with your application for funding and participation in our venture capital programs, accelerator initiatives, and related services (“Funding Services”).By submitting a funding application to LvlUp Ventures, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully.
1. Information We Collect
When you apply for funding or engage with LvlUp Ventures in any capacity related to our Funding Services, we may collect the following categories of personal and business information, including but not limited to:Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile, mailing address.Business Information: Company name, pitch deck, business model, product descriptions, financial data, fundraising history, investor updates, customer traction, and cap table information.Usage Data: Technical information about how you interact with our websites, submission forms, and dashboards.Communications: Any correspondence sent to or from LvlUp Ventures, including email exchanges, meeting notes, and chat transcripts.
2. How We Use Your Information
LvlUp Ventures uses your information to evaluate funding opportunities, support business development, and improve our venture capital operations. Specifically, we use the data you provide for the following purposes:To review, analyze, and assess your funding application.To perform internal diligence and communicate with you regarding next steps.To connect you with potential investors, mentors, partners, or service providers that may add value to your business.To conduct research and generate reports that inform our investment strategy.To communicate important updates regarding LvlUp Ventures, its programs, and affiliated events or opportunities.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with third parties as necessary to operate our Funding Services, particularly in the following contexts:
a. Funding Partners
We may share your information with current and future institutional investors, venture capital firms, angel investors, accelerators, incubators, family offices, or syndicates (“Funding Partners”) that are part of our investment network. These partners may use your information to assess the suitability of your business for investment or collaboration.
b. Corporate Partners
We may also share your data with corporate entities (“Corporate Partners”) that collaborate with LvlUp Ventures to offer resources, strategic opportunities, technology solutions, or co-investment capabilities. This may include companies in sectors such as financial services, software, e-commerce, legal, logistics, manufacturing, or enterprise innovation.
c. Future Partners
We reserve the right to share your information with new partners we engage with in the future, including those not yet formally announced or added at the time of your submission. These partners are contractually or operationally affiliated with our platform and are expected to uphold similar confidentiality obligations.
d. Service Providers
We may share limited data with third-party vendors who help us operate and improve our services (e.g., analytics providers, form submission platforms, CRM systems). These providers are only authorized to use your data for the specific services they perform for us.
4. Data Retention
We retain applicant information for as long as necessary to evaluate opportunities, conduct outreach, and improve our services. If you would like your data removed, you may submit a written request to our team at info@lvlup.ventureHowever, please note that once your information has been shared with third parties (e.g., funding or corporate partners), we cannot guarantee its deletion from their systems, though we encourage our partners to respect similar privacy standards.
5. Data Security
LvlUp Ventures takes commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal and business information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. By submitting information, you acknowledge this risk.6. Your Rights and ChoicesYou have the right to:Access the data you have provided to us.Request corrections or updates to your information.Request deletion of your personal data from our internal systems.Withdraw your application or opt out of future communication.To exercise any of these rights, please contact our team at info@lvlup.ventures
7. GDPR and International Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or any jurisdiction that provides for similar protections under applicable data protection laws, the following additional terms apply:
a. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases: Consent – when you voluntarily submit your application and related information. Legitimate Interests – to evaluate investment opportunities and operate our venture platform efficiently. Contractual Necessity – where processing is required to fulfill pre-contractual steps related to your application.
b. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the EEA or UK, including the United States. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains protected.
c. Your Rights Under GDPR
In addition to the rights listed above, if you are subject to GDPR, you have the right to: Object to or restrict the processing of your data. Lodge a complaint with your local
data protection authority.Request data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data across different services.To make any GDPR-related requests, please contact us. We will respond in accordance with applicable law and within the required time frame.
8. Changes to This Policy
LvlUp Ventures reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. Continued use of our application platform or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, you may contact us at:
LvlUp Ventures LLC
info@lvlup.ventures
Los Angeles, CA
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