Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how CapitalOven collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit capitaloven.com, submit a pitch, contact us, or otherwise interact with our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly, such as founder name, company details, email, phone number, deck files, and business metrics shared through our forms. We also collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and timestamps through analytics and log systems.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to evaluate startup submissions, communicate with founders, improve platform performance, manage investor operations, prevent fraud, and comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on where you are located, we process personal data based on legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity, and legal obligations.

5. How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted service providers, professional advisors, and regulators when required by law. We do not sell personal data. Where appropriate, startup information may be shared internally for diligence and investment decision workflows.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including investment review, relationship management, compliance, and record-keeping obligations.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for security, analytics, and performance. For details, please review our Cookie Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

If data is processed across jurisdictions, we apply reasonable safeguards to protect personal information consistent with applicable law.

9. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational controls to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, but we continuously improve our safeguards.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal data. You may also request withdrawal of consent where consent is the basis for processing.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for those practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

14. Pitch Submission Response Policy

Due to high submission volume, we may not be able to respond to every pitch. We typically contact only startups that fit our current investment mandate. This does not affect any rights related to investor grievances or data-protection requests.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact: