Privacy Policy

V1 Venture Studio
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. Who We Are

V1 Venture Studio (“V1,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an advisory firm specializing in strategic technology exits and AI asset transactions. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Our website is operated for informational and business development purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

Information you provide directly:

Name, email address, company, and job title when you fill out a contact form or reach out to us
Business information shared during onboarding or diligence conversations
Communications via email or other channels

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited via standard web analytics tools
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial account credentials) through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and facilitate business conversations
Evaluate strategic fit for advisory engagements
Send relevant updates or follow-up communications (with your consent or legitimate interest)
Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & CCPA)

For individuals in the EU/EEA or California, our legal bases for processing include:

Legitimate interest — responding to business inquiries and maintaining professional communications
Contract performance — processing data necessary to fulfill advisory engagements
Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
Consent — where you have expressly opted in (e.g., marketing emails)

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it with:

Service providers who support our operations (e.g., CRM, email delivery, analytics platforms), under confidentiality obligations
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or court order
Successors or acquirers in the event of a business transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections

All third-party service providers are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable law.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and user behavior. You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We do not use advertising cookies or sell behavioral data to ad networks.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Business communications and diligence materials are typically retained for a minimum of five (5) years for compliance purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EU/EEA residents)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@v1venturestudio.com

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

V1 Venture Studio
Email: privacy@v1venturestudio.com