Zero Vector Ventures ("Zero Vector," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you interact with this website, how we use and protect that information, and the choices and rights available to you. By using this site or submitting information through any of our forms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Scope
This policy applies to information collected through this website and the forms hosted on it, including the application, partnership, and general inquiry forms accessible from the Contact page. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that we link to but do not operate.
2. Information we collect
We collect only the information you choose to provide, together with limited technical information generated automatically when you visit the site.
Information you submit. When you complete a form on this site, we collect the fields you provide. Depending on the form, this may include your name, email address, organization or affiliation, role, location, links to professional profiles or work samples, and the free-text content of your message, application, or partnership inquiry.
Technical information. When you visit the site, our infrastructure may automatically log standard request data such as IP address, browser type, device characteristics, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This information is used to operate, secure, and improve the site.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use a small number of cookies and equivalent technologies that are strictly necessary to operate the site and, where applicable, to measure aggregate usage. See our Cookies notice for details.
3. How we use information
We use the information described above to:
- review applications and partnership or inquiry submissions;
- respond to and follow up on messages you send us;
- maintain internal records of correspondence and program activity;
- operate, secure, monitor, and improve the website;
- comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations.
We do not use submitted information to deliver unsolicited marketing, and we do not sell personal information.
4. Legal bases for processing
Where data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent (which you may withdraw at any time), our legitimate interests in operating Zero Vector and evaluating talent and partnership opportunities, the performance of a contract or steps taken at your request prior to entering one, and compliance with legal obligations.
5. How we share information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We share information only in the limited circumstances described below.
Within Zero Vector. Submissions are accessible to the Zero Vector team members responsible for reviewing applications, partnerships, and inquiries.
Service providers. We rely on a small number of vetted vendors to host this site, store form submissions, send transactional notifications, and provide analytics. These providers process information on our behalf under contractual obligations of confidentiality and security.
Legal and protective disclosures. We may disclose information when required by law, to respond to lawful requests by public authorities, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Zero Vector, our team, our community, and the public.
Business transfers. If Zero Vector is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the commitments in this policy.
6. Data retention
We retain submissions for as long as they remain operationally relevant, and afterward only as needed to satisfy legitimate business, legal, or record-keeping requirements. When information is no longer needed, we archive or delete it according to our internal retention schedules. Aggregated or de-identified information may be retained indefinitely.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information you submit, including access controls, encryption in transit, and vetted infrastructure providers. No system is perfectly secure, however, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
8. Your rights and choices
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct inaccurate information, request deletion or restriction of processing, object to certain uses, request portability of information you have provided, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please reach us through the contact form. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. International data transfers
Zero Vector operates internationally, and the providers we use to operate this site may store or process information in jurisdictions other than your own. Where required, we put appropriate safeguards in place for cross-border transfers of personal information.
10. Children's privacy
This site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please reach us through the contact form and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11. Third-party links
This site may link to third-party websites, services, or resources that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
12. Marketing
We do not send unsolicited marketing. Any optional updates require confirmed opt-in, and you may opt out at any time by reaching us through the contact form.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice on the site.
14. How to contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or to exercise any of the rights described above, please reach us through the contact form. We do not handle privacy requests by email; using the contact form helps us route your message to the right person and respond promptly.