PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Harvest IQ Ventures L.L.C-FZ (“Harvest IQ”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores and shares personal data in connection with the operation of our website and our investment-related activities.

By interacting with us or submitting information through our website, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to individuals who:

  • visit our website;

  • submit information through our online forms;

  • contact us by email, messaging platforms or at events;

  • engage with us in relation to potential investments, partnerships or other business discussions.

This Policy does not apply to personal data of employees or contractors, which is governed by separate internal policies.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information you provide to us

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Role or capacity (e.g. founder, company representative, fund, investor)

  • Company or fund name (if provided)

  • Pitch deck or other materials you choose to upload

  • Message or inquiry content

2.2 Technical and website data

  • Limited analytics data collected through Squarespace Analytics (such as page views, traffic sources and general usage patterns)

  • IP address and basic device or browser information, where technically required

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it and it is necessary for a specific business purpose.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through:

  • our website and online forms;

  • email and direct communications;

  • messaging platforms such as WhatsApp;

  • in-person meetings, introductions, events or referrals;

  • internal record-keeping systems.

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • reviewing inquiries and submissions from founders, companies and investors;

  • assessing potential investment opportunities or partnerships;

  • communicating with you regarding your inquiry or materials submitted;

  • internal evaluation, discussion and decision-making processes;

  • sharing relevant information internally with investment committees, advisors or partners where appropriate;

  • complying with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds under applicable UAE data protection laws:

  • the personal data is voluntarily submitted by you;

  • processing is necessary to take steps prior to entering into a contractual or investment relationship;

  • processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, where applicable;

  • processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Where required by law, we will obtain additional consent.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data on a limited and need-to-know basis with:

  • members of our internal team;

  • investment committee members, advisors or partners involved in evaluating opportunities;

  • potential co-investors or partners, where relevant to a specific opportunity;

  • service providers supporting our operations, including:

    • website hosting and analytics providers (Squarespace);

    • email and communication services (GoDaddy);

    • cloud storage or IT infrastructure providers.

All third parties are required to handle personal data in a manner consistent with applicable data protection laws.

We do not publicly disclose personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be processed or stored outside the United Arab Emirates where our service providers or partners operate internationally.

Where personal data is transferred outside the UAE, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required under applicable laws and regulations.

Personal data may be retained for internal record-keeping, compliance, or legitimate business purposes, unless a request for deletion is made and no legal obligation requires continued retention.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

While we take appropriate steps to safeguard personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Squarespace Analytics to collect basic, aggregated usage information.

This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and does not identify individuals directly.

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some website functionality may be affected.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable UAE data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • request access to personal data we hold about you;

  • request correction or updating of inaccurate data;

  • request deletion of personal data where it is no longer required;

  • request restriction or objection to certain processing activities;

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, where applicable.

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We may require verification of identity before responding.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact:

Email: enquiries@harvestiq.ventures

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

The most current version will always be available on our website, and the “Last updated” date will indicate when changes were made.