Effective Date: July 16, 2025

VC Mastermind (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit www.vcmastermind.com (the “Site”) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you sign up, apply for membership, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Company affiliation
• Payment information (handled securely by our third-party processor, e.g., Stripe)
• Any additional information you choose to share with us (e.g., application responses)

b. Automatically Collected Information

As you navigate through our Site, we may collect information automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device identifiers
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage access to the VC Mastermind network and podcast content
• Communicate with you regarding your membership, updates, and promotions
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, Ghost for site infrastructure)
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required to comply with legal obligations
• Business partners or collaborators only when necessary and with your consent

4. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Access or update your personal information by contacting us
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• Request deletion of your data, subject to our need to maintain essential business records

For EU/UK users, VC Mastermind operates as a data controller under GDPR and honors your data subject rights, including access, rectification, and erasure.

5. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

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

VC Mastermind
Email: hello@vcmastermind.com
San Francisco, CA, United States