EA Ventures Plug and Play EMEA Fund ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect through our website, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it.

All personal data is stored on secure servers located within the European Union. We do not transfer your data outside the EU unless required by applicable law.

1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:

• Contact forms: Full name, email address, phone number, and any message sent via the contact form.
• Submissions via “Pitch Us”: Startup-related information including company description, founders’ names, email, website links, pitch decks, and other voluntarily provided documents or sensitive business data.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies and analytics tools.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., medical information, biometric data, or political opinions), unless explicitly provided by the user.

2. How We Use Your Data
Collected data is used for the following purposes:

• Responding to general inquiries
• Evaluating startups for potential investment
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations under EU law

Your data is accessible only to authorized personnel of EA Ventures Plug and Play EMEA Fund or third-party service providers under confidentiality agreements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:

• Consent — when you actively submit information through forms or pitch submissions
• Legitimate interest — to assess investment opportunities or respond to inquiries
• Legal obligation — when required under Spanish or European law

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at: [insert email].

4. Data Storage and Security
All submitted data is stored on secure servers located within the EU. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. “Pitch Us” submissions are stored for internal assessment and may be deleted upon request.

6. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for processing
• Object to or restrict processing
• File a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@eaventures.eu

7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or email marketing platforms. These providers may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Changes to the Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.

9. Data Controller
The controller of your personal data is:
EA Ventures Plug and Play EMEA Fund
Paseo de la Castellana, 116, 10ª, 28046 – Madrid, Spain
Email: info@eaventures.eu

10. Contact
EA Ventures Plug and Play EMEA Fund
Email: info@eaventures.eu