Privacy Policy

Fluxa Ventures ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website fluxa.ventures and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit a pitch, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Pitch Submissions

When you submit a pitch through our website, we collect the following information:

• -Full name and email address
• -LinkedIn profile URL (optional)
• -Company name and website
• -Business sector and funding stage
• -Amount of funding raised to date (optional)
• -Pitch description
• -Pitch deck files (PDF, PPTX, or Keynote format, up to 10 MB)

1.2 Website Usage Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymous usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs. This data is processed through Google Analytics and is used to improve our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit.

1.3 Communication Data

If you contact us by email or through any other channel, we retain the content of your messages along with your contact information for the purpose of responding and maintaining a record of our correspondence.

2. Pitch Deck and Confidential Materials

By submitting a pitch deck or other business materials through our website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• -Your submitted materials will be reviewed by Fluxa Ventures partners and authorized team members for the sole purpose of evaluating a potential investment or partnership.
• -We will treat your submission with reasonable care and will not share your pitch deck with external third parties without your prior written consent.
• -We are not obligated to return submitted materials. You may request deletion of your submission at any time by emailing privacy@fluxa.ventures.
• -Submitting a pitch does not create a binding agreement, partnership, or obligation of any kind between you and Fluxa Ventures.
• -We may retain your submission for up to 24 months after the date of submission for internal reference. After this period, materials will be permanently deleted unless you have entered into a separate agreement with us.
• -We recommend that you do not include trade secrets or highly sensitive proprietary information in your initial pitch submission. If due diligence progresses, we will negotiate a separate non-disclosure agreement (NDA) at that stage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• -Evaluating pitch submissions for potential investment or partnership
• -Communicating with you about your submission and follow-up steps
• -Improving our website and services based on aggregate usage patterns
• -Complying with applicable legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data and submitted materials are transmitted over encrypted connections (TLS/SSL) and stored on secured servers. Email communications, including pitch notifications and attachments, are processed through Resend, a transactional email service provider.

While we implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• -With service providers who assist in operating our website and services (email delivery, hosting, analytics)
• -When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• -With your explicit consent

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• -Access the personal data we hold about you
• -Request correction of inaccurate data
• -Request deletion of your data and submitted materials
• -Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time
• -Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• -Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@fluxa.ventures.

7. Cookies

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

8. International Data Transfers

Fluxa Ventures operates from the United States and Turkey. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using our services or submitting a pitch, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@fluxa.ventures.