Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our services, including but not limited to:

Contact details (name, email address, phone number) submitted through our application forms.

Business information (organisation name, geography of operation, service category) provided during partner or investor applications.

Financial information (investment range, risk appetite, asset class preferences) submitted through our investor access forms.

Communications and correspondence you send to us directly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Process and evaluate your applications for growth funding, investor access, or strategic partnership.

Communicate with you regarding your enquiries and application status.

Improve our services and tailor our offerings to better meet market needs.

Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations in South Africa and other jurisdictions where we operate.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with trusted operational partners who are contractually bound to protect your data, strictly for the purpose of fulfilling the services you have requested.

We may disclose information where required by law, regulation, or legal process.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

All data transmitted through our application forms is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS protocols.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at the details provided below.

6. Your Rights

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Request deletion of your personal information.

Object to the processing of your personal information.

Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymised usage data.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain features of the website.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Email: fcgvinfo@freedomcapitalgrowthventures.com

Phone: +27 79 177 0676