Privacy Policy

Dolta Ltd ("Capital Hunt", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. We are registered in England and Wales and operate in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you create an account or contact us
• Billing information including payment card details (processed securely via Stripe)
• Pitch deck files, company information, and fundraising details submitted through our platform
• Communications you send to us, including support requests and feedback

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookies section below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services, including matching you with relevant investors
• To process your payments and manage your subscription
• To send you service-related communications, updates, and support
• To personalise your experience and improve our AI matching algorithms
• To analyse usage patterns and improve our platform
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)

Our lawful bases for processing your data under the UK GDPR include: performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent, and compliance with legal obligations.

3. Data Sharing

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

• Investors you approve: Your pitch deck and company details are only shared with investors that you explicitly approve. We never share your data with investors without your consent.
• Service providers: We use third-party providers for payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, analytics, and cloud hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@capitalhunt.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly (e.g., session management, authentication).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform (e.g., Google Analytics). These are only set with your consent.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a personalised experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, regular security audits, access controls, and secure development practices. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it. Account data is retained for the duration of your account plus 12 months. Financial records are retained for 7 years as required by UK tax law.

8. International Data Transfers

We operate from the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Where we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision from the UK Secretary of State.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: