Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2024
1. Introduction
tiphub capital LLC ("tiphub," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at tiphub.vc (the "Site") or interact with us through other channels.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact form or application through our Site
- Subscribe to our newsletter or insights publications
- Apply to our EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) program
- Attend our events (Diaspora Demo Day, portfolio events)
- Correspond with us via email or other communication channels
This information may include: name, email address, company name, job title, website URL, phone number, company stage, and any message or pitch materials you choose to share.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Device identifiers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Evaluate potential investment opportunities and applications
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with founders
- Administer our programs (EIR, Perks, Diaspora Demo Day)
- Send occasional updates about our portfolio and events (with your consent)
- Improve our Site and user experience through analytics
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., page views, traffic sources)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our Site and conducting business (e.g., hosting providers, email services)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Our infrastructure is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the United States.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Investment-related correspondence and applications may be retained for up to 5 years for legal and business continuity purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@tiphub.vc.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our primary operations are based. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure hosting infrastructure (AWS), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: