1. Introduction
DataHive AI Capital ("DataHive AI Capital," "we," "us," or "our") is a venture capital firm organized and operating in San Francisco, California. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our website at datahiveai.org (the "Website"), our investors and potential investors ("Limited Partners"), our portfolio company founders and employees ("Founders"), and other individuals with whom we engage in the ordinary course of our investment activities.
This Privacy Policy describes how DataHive AI Capital collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects personal information. It applies to information collected through the Website, through direct communications with our team, through our investment evaluation and due diligence processes, and through ongoing relationships with our portfolio companies and limited partners.
By using the Website or otherwise providing personal information to DataHive AI Capital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website or provide your personal information to us.
We take our data privacy obligations seriously and have designed our information practices to comply with applicable privacy laws including, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you in several ways and for various purposes related to our venture capital activities.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us through the Website, submit a pitch deck or investment inquiry, apply to our team, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide us with personal information such as:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, and professional social media profiles (such as LinkedIn URLs)
- Professional information: job title, employer, employment history, educational background, professional certifications, and areas of expertise
- Business information: company name, company stage, funding history, business description, revenue figures, customer information, and other information about your company that you voluntarily share in connection with an investment inquiry
- Financial information: information about your net worth, investment history, accredited investor status, and other financial details that may be relevant in the context of limited partner relationships or investment discussions
- Communications: the content of emails, messages, meeting notes, and other correspondence between you and DataHive AI Capital
- Any other information you choose to share with us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Log data: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited on the Website, time and date of access, and other diagnostic data
- Device information: information about the device you use to access the Website, including device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on the Website. You can control your cookie preferences through the cookie banner on the Website or through your browser settings
- Analytics data: aggregated information about how visitors use the Website, which we use to improve Website performance and user experience
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may also receive personal information about you from third parties, including:
- Professional networks and data providers: publicly available information from LinkedIn, Crunchbase, PitchBook, and similar professional databases
- Referrals: information provided by founders, investors, advisors, or other contacts who refer you to DataHive AI Capital
- Portfolio company founders: information about employees and contractors of our portfolio companies that is shared with us in the context of our investor relationship
- Background check providers: where permitted by law and relevant to our operations, information from background verification services
- Public sources: information that is publicly available in press releases, news articles, regulatory filings, and other public sources
3. How We Use Your Information
DataHive AI Capital uses personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Venture Capital Activities
- Evaluating investment opportunities: reviewing pitch decks, financial statements, team backgrounds, market analyses, and other materials submitted by founders seeking investment
- Conducting due diligence: verifying the accuracy of information provided, assessing market opportunities, evaluating competitive landscapes, and performing background checks where appropriate
- Managing portfolio company relationships: communicating with and providing support to the founders and management teams of our portfolio companies
- Managing limited partner relationships: communicating with and providing reporting and fund administration services to our fund investors
- Sourcing investment opportunities: identifying and evaluating potential investment candidates through outbound research and networking activities
3.2 Website and Communication Purposes
- Responding to your inquiries and communications
- Providing you with information about DataHive AI Capital, our investment focus, and our portfolio companies
- Sending newsletters, updates, and investment insights to subscribers who have opted in to receive such communications
- Improving the Website's functionality, performance, and user experience
- Analyzing how visitors use the Website in order to optimize content and navigation
3.3 Legal and Compliance Purposes
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations, including securities laws, anti-money laundering requirements, and data protection laws
- Enforcing our legal rights and obligations
- Protecting the security and integrity of our systems, funds, and business operations
- Responding to legal process, regulatory inquiries, and law enforcement requests as required by law
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, DataHive AI Capital processes personal information on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests: We process personal information where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests as a venture capital firm, including evaluating investment opportunities, managing our portfolio, and operating the Website, provided that these interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and interests
- Contractual necessity: We process personal information where it is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract
- Legal obligation: We process personal information where we are required to do so by applicable law, including securities laws and anti-money laundering regulations
- Consent: For certain processing activities — such as sending marketing communications or placing non-essential cookies — we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time
5. How We Share Your Information
DataHive AI Capital does not sell personal information to third parties. We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
- Within our fund structure: Personal information may be shared among DataHive AI Capital's general partners, investment committee members, and employees who need access to perform their roles
- Service providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers — including legal counsel, accountants, fund administrators, technology service providers, and due diligence vendors — who process personal information on our behalf. These service providers are contractually required to protect personal information and to use it only for the purposes for which it was shared
- Co-investors and syndicate partners: Where relevant to a specific investment transaction, we may share limited information with co-investors or syndicate partners participating in the same financing round, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements: We may disclose personal information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or regulatory requirement, or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of DataHive AI Capital, our portfolio companies, our investors, or the public
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to appropriate privacy protections
- With your consent: We may share personal information in other circumstances with your prior consent
6. Data Retention
DataHive AI Capital retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, subject to longer retention periods required by applicable law. In practice:
- Information related to investment inquiries that do not result in an investment is typically retained for up to three years from the date of last contact, to support future investment sourcing activities
- Information related to portfolio company investments is retained for the duration of the investment and for a period of at least seven years thereafter, to meet our legal and regulatory obligations as a registered investment adviser
- Information related to limited partner relationships is retained for the duration of the fund relationship and for a period of at least seven years thereafter
- Website analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to two years
- Email communications are retained in accordance with our standard document retention policy
7. Data Security
DataHive AI Capital implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, access controls, multi-factor authentication for systems containing sensitive personal information, and periodic security reviews. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to us over the internet.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal and regulatory retention obligations
- Portability: Where technically feasible and legally required, you may request that we provide your personal information in a portable format
- Objection: You may object to certain processing of your personal information, including processing based on our legitimate interests
- Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
9. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). We do not sell personal information. California residents may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on their behalf. We do not discriminate against California residents who exercise their privacy rights.
10. International Data Transfers
DataHive AI Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information you provide to us will be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
12. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including the websites of our portfolio companies. DataHive AI Capital is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or other operational considerations. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact DataHive AI Capital at:
DataHive AI Capital
Attn: Privacy Officer
San Francisco, California
United States
Contact Form
We will respond to privacy inquiries within a reasonable time and in accordance with any legally required response timeframes.
