This Privacy Policy explains how CAP Legal (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when founders, investors, and visitors interact with our website, forms, and services.
By using our website or submitting your details through any form, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or share your information with us.
1. Information we collect
We collect only the information that is relevant and reasonably necessary to provide our services, respond to enquiries, and improve our platform.
1.1 Information you provide directly
When you fill out a form, contact us, or engage with us for services, you may provide:
- Name and contact details such as email address and phone number.
- Company name, role, and basic business information.
- Details about your funding needs or investment interest.
- Any other information you choose to share in free text fields or uploads.
1.2 Information shared as part of evaluations
Founders or investors may voluntarily share additional information so that we can better understand their requirements. This may include:
- Business descriptions, decks, or summaries.
- High level financial information or performance metrics.
- Compliance or structuring details relevant to potential deals.
You should only share information that you are comfortable disclosing for the purpose of preliminary evaluation and communication.
1.3 Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically to help us understand how the site is used and to improve performance. This may include:
- IP address and general location (city or region level).
- Browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns.
- Cookie and analytics data from standard tracking tools.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as passwords, payment card data, or government identification numbers through this website.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to enquiries submitted through our forms or email.
- Assessing whether a startup or investor is suitable for our services.
- Providing legal, financial, or compliance related support when engaged.
- Improving our website, content, and user experience.
- Sending important updates, alerts, or relevant resources.
We do not sell your personal information or use it for unrelated third party advertising.
3. Legal basis for processing
Depending on your jurisdiction, our processing of personal information is typically based on one or more of the following:
- Your consent when you voluntarily submit information.
- Contractual necessity when you engage us for services.
- Legitimate business interests such as service improvement and risk management.
- Compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
4. How we share information
We do not share personal information with unrelated third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited situations:
- With service providers who support our operations, such as secure hosting, analytics, or communication tools, and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- With professional partners where necessary to deliver services you have requested, and only with appropriate safeguards.
- When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.
- To protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others, where reasonably necessary.
We do not disclose detailed startup or investor information to other parties without appropriate consent or legal basis.
5. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as it is reasonably required for:
- Delivering services you have requested or engaged us for.
- Meeting legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements.
- Maintaining accurate records of our professional interactions.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymise, or securely archive it, in line with applicable laws and our internal policies.
6. Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. You should share information with us using channels you are comfortable with and avoid sending highly sensitive personal data through public forms.
7. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you, such as:
- Right to access the information we hold about you.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to request deletion of your information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to withdraw consent for specific types of communication.
To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
8. Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site, to improve content, and to maintain security.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect some website functionality, but basic access will still generally be available.
9. Third party links and services
Our website may contain links to third party websites, tools, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information with them.
10. Children’s privacy
Our services are intended for adults and business users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with information, please contact us so that we can delete it where appropriate.
11. How to contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, you can reach us at:
- Email: caplegalofficial@gmail.com
- Contact form: contact.php
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically so that you remain informed about how we handle personal information.
At CAP Legal, trust is central to our work. Protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the information you share with us is an important part of that responsibility.