Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 03/03/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the “Capital Networking Virtual Conf” platform (“Service”), operated by Niches LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) access or use our Service from any location.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Identifiers: Your name, email address, phone number, job title, company/organization name, photo, and similar details you provide during registration or profile completion.
  • Professional Details: Investment preferences (e.g., check sizes, geographies, sectors/industries), whether you are a startup founder or investor (LP/GP), and any other data shared for networking or matching purposes.

Google Calendar Data

If you grant explicit permission, we may access your Google Calendar to help schedule one-on-one meetings or conference sessions. You can revoke this access at any time via your Google account settings or within our Service (if such functionality is offered).

Usage and Technical Data

  • Log Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and timestamps (to improve our Service and maintain security).
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files placed on your device to remember your preferences, customize your experience, and conduct analytics.

Information from Minors

Our Service is intended for individuals at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at info@inniches.com so we can delete it in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

  • Service Provision: To create and manage your account, facilitate networking, and provide relevant matching (e.g., introducing startups to investors).
  • Communication: To send account notifications, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about the Service or related events.
  • Personalization: To tailor suggestions, recommend contacts, or propose conference sessions based on your interests and professional data.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To monitor and protect our platform against unauthorized access, spam, and other harmful activities.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with U.S. federal, state (including Delaware), and local laws, or to respond to valid legal requests.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it under these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in hosting, data analytics, email communications, or payment processing, subject to binding agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal obligations.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred in accordance with confidentiality obligations.
  • Protection of Rights: Where necessary to enforce our policies, protect our operations, or safeguard user rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, or longer if required by law or to protect our legal interests. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

6. Security Measures

We employ commercially reasonable physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no security measures are foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third Parties

We don't share your data with third parties unless we have your explicit permission or are legally obliged.

Exception: for event registrations, we may share your email address with third parties who meet specific criteria, such as partners with substantial email lists (100,000+ subscribers), and sponsors of the events.

8. Your Rights

  • Access and Correction: You may request to review or update your personal data by contacting us at info@inniches.com.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: If processing is based on consent (e.g., Google Calendar access), you can withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting any processing previously done.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on our platform and become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any update indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email us at info@inniches.com.