Privacy Policy

2. How We Use Your Information

• We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:
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  - Evaluating and managing program applications
  - Providing, operating, and improving our services
  - Communicating with you regarding programs, events, and opportunities
  - Sending updates, newsletters, or promotional content
  - Conducting research, reporting, and internal analytics
  - Maintaining security, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws
  - Any other lawful business, research, marketing, operational, or legal purpose, now or in the future
  - Using anonymized, de-identified, or aggregated data for research, analytics, marketing, or other business purposes without restriction
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  - At our sole discretion, combining or analyzing information in any manner consistent with applicable law
  

3. International Use and Compliance

• GoingVC operates primarily under U.S. law, and by using our services from outside the United States, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be collected, processed, and stored in the U.S. or other countries where data protection laws may differ.
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  You agree to comply with all applicable local laws when accessing our services.
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  GoingVC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine how to handle personal information internationally and to take any action necessary to comply with legal requirements or protect the company’s interests.
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  Users outside the U.S. assume full responsibility for legal compliance in their jurisdictions.
  

4. Information Sharing

• We may share information with trusted third-party service providers, vendors, advisors, or partners who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, or supporting our business operations.
  
  We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  
  We do not sell or rent your personal information.
  
  We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services linked from our site.
  

5. Data Retention

• We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including but not limited to providing services, complying with legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, or protecting our rights.
  
  We may retain anonymized or aggregated information indefinitely for research, analytics, and business purposes.
  
  Requests for deletion may be subject to legal, regulatory, or operational exceptions, and we may retain information as necessary for backups or legitimate business purposes.
  

6. Your Rights and Access

• You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. You may also contact us to access, update, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions. These rights apply to all users, including those located internationally, to the extent permitted by local laws.
  

7. California Privacy Rights

• California residents have the right to request details about the personal information we collect, access or request deletion of their information, and opt out of certain data uses.We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at team@goingvc.com.
  

8. Cookies

• We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to support website functionality, personalize content, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies, but this may impact site functionality.
  

9. Data Security and Disclaimers

• We take reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures to safeguard personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
  
  All services, programs, and content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Users use our services at their own risk. GoingVC shall not be liable for any damages, including indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from the use or inability to use our services.
  
  Information provided through our website or services is for general informational purposes only and is not guaranteed to be complete, accurate, or up-to-date.
  
  GoingVC is not responsible for delays, interruptions, or failures in service resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
  

10. Children’s Privacy

• Our services are not intended for individuals under 18.
  

11. Automated Decision-Making

• GoingVC may use automated tools to analyze information and support business decisions. Such processing is conducted for operational, security, and service improvement purposes and is not intended to negatively affect users.
  

12. Operational Discretion

• GoingVC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
  
  - Use, modify, or discontinue any aspect of its website, programs, or services
  - Remove or modify content
  - Terminate or suspend access to services
  - Refuse service to any user, with or without notice
  

13. Non-Endorsement

• Mention of any third-party products, services, or entities does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by GoingVC. Users assume all responsibility when interacting with such third parties.
  

14. Changes to This Policy

• We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time at our sole discretion. Continued use of GoingVC services constitutes acceptance of any updates, modifications, or changes, regardless of notification.
  

15. Contact Us

• For questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
  
  ‍Email: team@goingvc.com‍
  ‍Mailing Address:
  ‍GoingVC
  845 Market Street, Suite 450
  San Francisco, CA 94103-1938
  

16. Consent Acknowledgment

• By registering or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the GoingVC Privacy Policy, represent that you are over 18, and consent to the collection, use, and transfer of your information as described herein.