Introduction
Enablere, a Delaware corporation ("we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, apply for funding, or utilize our services. We value transparency and strive to be clear about our data practices. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company affiliation.
- Professional Information: Job title, industry, company size, areas of interest, and investment preferences (for investors).
- Startup Information: (For startups seeking funding) Business plans, financial information, team profiles, intellectual property details, and other relevant data as part of the application and due diligence process.
- Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked. We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this data.
- Communication Data: Information exchanged during consultations, meetings, or other interactions, including email correspondence and call recordings (with your consent).
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Provide and Improve Services: To offer our micro-funding, operational support, and strategic guidance services, respond to your inquiries, and enhance our offerings.
- Evaluate Investment Opportunities: To assess startup applications, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions.
- Communication: To send you relevant updates, newsletters, and information about investment opportunities or startup progress.
- Investor Relations: To manage investor relationships, provide updates on portfolio companies, and facilitate co-investment opportunities.
- Website Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including the GDPR and CCPA.
- Marketing and Business Development: With your consent, we may use your information for marketing purposes, such as sending you promotional materials or inviting you to events.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent: You have given us your consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- Contractual Necessity: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with:
- Third-Party Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in delivering our services, such as data analytics providers, marketing platforms, and legal advisors. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.
- Investors: We may share information about startups seeking funding with potential investors as part of our due diligence and investment process.
- Portfolio Companies: We may share relevant investor information with our portfolio companies to facilitate communication and potential collaboration.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal obligations. We will delete or anonymize your personal data when it is no longer needed.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use secure servers, encryption, and other best practices to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure: The right to request that we erase your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: The right to object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: The right to request that we provide you with a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Opt-out of Sale: (CCPA) The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under the GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at Contactus@enablere.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Children Under the Age of 13
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use or provide any information on this website.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Disclosures
- Categories of Personal Information Collected: We collect identifiers, personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute, and internet or other similar network activity. Please refer to the "Information We Collect" section for more details.
- Business Purposes for Collection: We collect personal information for the purposes outlined in the "How We Use Your Information" section.
- Categories of Third Parties with Whom We Share Personal Information: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers, investors, portfolio companies, and legal and regulatory authorities as described in the "Data Sharing and Disclosure" section.
- Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information.
"Do Not Track" Signals
We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: Contactus@enablere.com
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or other communication channels.
Effective Date: August 23, 2021
