Privacy Policy for Moondust Ventures s.r.o.

Last updated: April 2025

At Moondust Ventures s.r.o. (www.mdventures.cz), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, the legal basis for processing, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@mdventures.cz.

1. Introduction

Moondust Ventures s.r.o. is dedicated to fostering innovation by connecting with startups. While our website does not offer a contact form, we invite entrepreneurs to send us their Pitch Decks via email. In doing so, we may collect and process personal data. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about:

• The types of data we collect
• The purposes for which we process your data
• The legal grounds on which processing is based
• Your rights regarding your personal data

This document is prepared in compliance with the GDPR, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our data processing activities. For more details about the GDPR, please visit the European Commission’s data protection page.

2. Data Controller

Moondust Ventures s.r.o.
Website: www.mdventures.cz
Email: info@mdventures.cz

Moondust Ventures s.r.o. is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Should you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us using the details provided above.

3. Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website and email communications, we may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide when sending us your Pitch Deck or related inquiries.
• Business Information: If applicable, details about your startup, such as company name, business model, and other relevant data contained in your Pitch Deck.
• Technical Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on our site). This data helps us improve our website and services.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing

Purpose:
The data we collect is used to:

• Evaluate and review Pitch Deck submissions from startups.
• Communicate with you regarding your submission or any related inquiries.
• Enhance and improve our website and services through analytical insights.

Legal Basis:
Our processing of your personal data is primarily based on your consent. By sending your Pitch Deck or contacting us via email, you provide your consent for us to process your personal data for the purposes described above. If you choose not to provide consent, you may not be able to access some of our services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Pitch Deck submissions and related communications will be kept only for the duration of our evaluation process and any subsequent communications you opt to receive, after which they will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections.
• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes based on our legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, you can withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal data. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email at info@mdventures.cz. We will respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event within the timeframes required by law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Third-Party Data Processing

We do not sell or otherwise disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent, except where necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights. In cases where third-party service providers are involved (for example, email service providers), we ensure that they are compliant with the GDPR and maintain adequate safeguards.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: info@mdventures.cz

By using our website and sending us your Pitch Deck, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and should be interpreted in light of current applicable laws and regulations, including the GDPR. For further information about the GDPR and your rights, please visit the European Commission’s data protection page.

Moondust Ventures s.r.o. appreciates your trust and is committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and protected.

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