Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 6, 2024

Water Bear Ventures (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.waterbearventures.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you visit our website, as well as your rights concerning your personal data.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

Information We Collect

 

We collect information to support our mission of empowering entrepreneurs and to improve your experience on our website.

1.1 Personal Data

When you interact with features on our website, such as submitting inquiries through our Contact Us page or subscribing to updates, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company information
  • Any additional details you choose to share

This data is collected voluntarily and used to respond to your inquiries or keep you informed about Water Bear Ventures’ updates, initiatives, and events.

1.2 Usage Data

To optimize our Service and better understand visitor behavior, we automatically collect data such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, including time spent on specific pages (e.g., Portfolio or Team pages)
  • Referral URLs
  • Device and usage analytics

1.3 Cookies

We use cookies to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic on our website. For instance, cookies may help us track visits to our Portfolio section to gauge interest in the companies we support.

You can manage cookie settings in your browser and choose to disable them if you prefer.

How We Use Your Information

The data we collect enables us to:

  • Provide tailored responses to your inquiries submitted via www.waterbearventures.com
  • Enhance the user experience on our website, including optimizing navigation and content relevance
  • Share relevant updates about our portfolio companies or investment opportunities
  • Monitor website performance and gather insights for future improvements

Sharing Your Information

We prioritize your privacy and will only share your data in the following situations:

    • Service Providers: We work with third-party vendors (e.g., analytics or email marketing platforms) to help operate the website and communicate with you.
    • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

      • Access and update your personal information
      • Request the deletion of your personal data
      • Opt-out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications
      • Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@waterbearventures.com.

Security

We implement security measures to protect your information. While no system is entirely foolproof, we regularly monitor and upgrade our security practices to safeguard your data.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites, such as the websites of portfolio companies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

    • Email: privacy@waterbearventures.com
    • Website: www.waterbearventures.com