Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jan 1 2025
Pre-IPO Hype ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, particularly in the context of equity crowdfunding marketing and lead generation campaigns.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address, investor type (e.g., accredited), and other information you voluntarily provide via forms, newsletters, events, and campaign engagement.
Automated Information: IP address, browser type, referring URL, device identifiers, and website usage collected through cookies, pixels, or tracking technologies.
Investor Indications: If you opt into investment-related updates, we may collect data related to your interest in campaigns, including non-binding investment indications.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and optimize our website and services
- To provide compliance-approved marketing communications
- To manage email and SMS investor funnels for Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D 506(c) campaigns
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SEC marketing rules)
- To conduct analytics and audience segmentation
- To maintain security and prevent fraud
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR-specific)
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
- SEC/FINRA-compliant funding portals (e.g., DealMaker, StartEngine)
- Our third-party vendors (CRM, email platforms, analytics, etc.)
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.
8. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards.