Effective Date: 24.06.2025
1. Introduction
At AngelHive (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal and business information when you use our platform (“Services”). By using AngelHive, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn profile, company name, and any information you provide during signup or communication.
- Startup Data: Information about your startup, including pitch content, financials, market data, team profiles, and other strategic details used to generate reports.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device data, referral source, and browsing behaviour collected via cookies and tracking tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our AI-powered platform.
- Generate startup evaluation reports using automated systems.
- Display your startup profile to potential investors or community partners.
- Facilitate direct connections between users (e.g. startups and investors).
- Communicate with you about updates, reports, changes, or opportunities.
- Analyse platform usage to improve features and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract: To provide the services you signed up for.
- Legitimate interest: To improve our platform and connect relevant users.
- Consent: For marketing or when legally required for certain types of data use.
- Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data by law.
5. Data Visibility to Other Users
By submitting a startup profile, you consent to making that data visible to other registered users, including potential investors and ecosystem partners. This may include:
- Financials
- Decks or documents
- Team member details
- AI-generated insights based on your input
You can withdraw visibility at any time by unpublishing or deleting your profile.
6. Automated Decision-Making & AI Profiling
Our platform uses AI to generate startup scores, rankings, and profile suggestions. These evaluations are based entirely on the information you provide. No human moderation is involved unless explicitly stated. You have the right to request a review or opt out of automated processing under applicable law.
7. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data:
- With other users of the platform (if you publish a profile)
- With service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g., analytics, cloud storage)
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- With your consent
8. Data Security
We implement security measures appropriate to the risk of data processing. However, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you provide data at your own risk.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal and business data only as long as needed to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at info@angelhive.io.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing or request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@angelhive.io.
11. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tracking tools to improve functionality and understand user behaviour. You can manage cookie settings via your browser or device preferences.
12. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
13. Children’s Privacy
AngelHive is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve. If changes are significant, we will notify you. Continued use of the platform means you accept the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact:
📧 info@angelhive.io