Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

VCDir ("we", "our", "us") operates a public business directory designed to help professionals discover and connect with venture capital firms, investors, and related organizations.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR.

By using our website https://vcdir.com, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

We may process the following categories of data:

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate Interest, specifically:

• Maintaining a public business directory for B2B networking and information purposes;
• Ensuring accurate, up-to-date contact listings;
• Responding to user requests and data management inquiries.

We do not use personal data for direct marketing or automated profiling.

4. Sources of Data

All business contact details are obtained from publicly accessible and legitimate sources, such as:

• Official company websites and public databases
• Corporate filings and regulatory directories
• Voluntary user submissions

We do not collect or display any private, non-business contact information (e.g., personal phone numbers or private email services like Gmail or Yahoo).

5. Data Publication and Use

Information published on VCDir is intended solely for professional and informational purposes. Data listed on our website may be viewed by other users and search engines, consistent with our legitimate interest in facilitating open B2B visibility.

We do not:

• Sell or lease data to third parties;
• Send marketing or unsolicited emails;
• Use data for automated decision-making.

6. Your Data Rights (under GDPR)

If your personal data appears on VCDir, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – to know what information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – to correct inaccurate or outdated data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – to request removal of your data from our directory.
• Right to Restriction – to limit the processing of your data.
• Right to Object – to object to processing based on legitimate interest.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@vcdir.com. We will respond within 30 days in compliance with GDPR Articles 12–23.

7. Data Retention

Publicly available data are retained only as long as they remain relevant to the public record or professional context. We periodically review listings to ensure accuracy and relevance.

If a company ceases operations or an individual requests deletion, the data will be promptly removed or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Analytics

VCDir may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve functionality. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized information only.

You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings. If cookies are not strictly necessary, we may show a cookie consent banner.

9. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. This includes HTTPS encryption, access control, and regular system monitoring.

10. International Data Transfers

Some technical data (such as analytics or hosting logs) may be processed by service providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with Articles 44–46 GDPR, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

12. Contact for Data Protection Matters

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be published on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.