Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Starting Block Ventures ("Company", "we", "us") operates the Pitch platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We are committed to protecting the privacy of founders, investors, and all users across Southeast Asia and Greater China.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, and profile information
• Company details (for founders)
• Investment profile and preferences (for investors)
• Payment and billing information
• LinkedIn profile data (when connected)

Content Data

• Pitch videos, decks, and documents uploaded
• Startup metrics and milestones
• Comments, votes, and engagement data

Usage Data

• Device information and IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and click patterns
• Search queries and filter preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the platform
• To process subscriptions and payments
• To connect founders with investors through our platform
• To generate analytics and insights for pitch performance
• To send notifications, newsletters, and product updates
• To detect fraud and enforce our Terms of Service
• To improve our algorithms and user experience

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics tools
• Other Users: Your public profile and pitch content are visible to other platform users based on your visibility settings
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Investor Privacy

Investor identities are anonymized when viewing pitches. Founders only see aggregated viewer data (e.g., "Anonymous Angel from Singapore"). Investor profiles are never shared with founders without explicit consent.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), regular security audits, and access controls. We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance for enterprise customers.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the Settings page. Some data may be retained for legal or compliance purposes for up to 5 years.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict or object to data processing

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns, and preference cookies to remember your settings. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in Singapore, the Philippines, and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate data protection measures are in place for all cross-border transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

The Pitch platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@pitch.sbv.one or visit our contact page.