Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Capsignal ("we", "us", "our") operates capsignal.app. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have complete transparency over how your information is handled within our ecosystem.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide our services effectively. This includes:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and platform role (e.g., founder, fund manager).
• Fundraising Profiles: Information submitted by founders, including company stage, sector, traction data, and pitch materials.
• Fund Mandates: Investment criteria, focus areas, and readiness statuses configured by funds.
• Usage Data: Analytics on how you interact with the platform to help us improve user experience.
• Communication Data: Messages and signals sent through the platform between parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

The core purpose of Capsignal is to act as a Turn fundraising noise into clear signals. We use your information to operate and improve the platform, match inbound signals with fund mandates based on your explicit configurations, deliver relevant notifications, and provide analytics to platform users.

We do NOT sell your data. We do NOT make investment decisions.

4. Data Sharing

We only share profile data between founders and funds as strictly configured by each party's visibility settings. You are in control of who sees your information. We do not share data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (such as secure hosting, email delivery, and internal analytics). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard encryption protocols for data in transit and at rest. Your information is stored in secure, managed databases, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We regularly review our security practices to maintain a fund-grade secure environment.

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you choose to close your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. You can request account deletion at any time through your account settings or by emailing nikolai@capsignal.app.

7. Your Rights

You have full control over your account data. You can access, update, or delete your information at any time directly through your account settings. You may also request a full export of your data or request complete account deletion by contacting us.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies solely for authentication and session management to keep you securely logged in. We prioritize your privacy and do not use advertising, cross-site, or intrusive tracking cookies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. We will notify registered users of any significant changes via email or an in-app notification before they take effect.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at nikolai@capsignal.app.