Privacy & Policy -

1. Introduction

Xeta Ventures (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://xetaventures.us/ (the “Site”) or use our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Professional Information: Company name, job title, business information
Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us through forms, email, or phone
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website

2.2 Sensitive Personal Information (Maryland MODPA Compliance)

We collect sensitive personal information only when strictly necessary to provide services you have specifically requested:

Financial information (for investor verification purposes only)
Government-issued identification (for accreditation verification)

We do not collect biometric data, precise geolocation, health information, or data from individuals under 18.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
To send marketing communications (with your consent)
To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
To prevent fraud and enhance security
To evaluate potential investment opportunities (for investors/entrepreneurs only)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

Consent: When you have given explicit consent
Contract: To fulfill contractual obligations
Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our business
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. How We Share Your Information

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

5.1 Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist us with:

Website hosting and maintenance
Email delivery and communications
Analytics and performance monitoring
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Payment processing (for investors)

5.2 Business Partners

With your consent, we may share information with portfolio companies, co-investors, or strategic partners.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5.4 Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction: Limit how we use your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, sold, or shared
Delete: Request deletion of personal information
Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
Limit Use: Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell personal information. However, you can opt-out by contacting us.

6.3 Maryland MODPA Rights

Maryland residents have the right to:

Access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data
Opt-out of targeted advertising, profiling, and data sales
Opt-out of processing sensitive personal information (unless strictly necessary)
Appeal our decision regarding your privacy rights request

Minors Under 18: We do not sell personal data of individuals under 18.

6.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@xetaventures.us
Mail: Xeta Ventures, [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Contact Number]

We will respond to your request within 30-45 days as required by applicable law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and audits
Access controls and authentication
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Retention Periods:

Contact inquiries: 3 years from last contact
Investor information: Duration of business relationship plus 7 years
Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Technical logs: 12 months

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to the United States and process it there.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our Site, we encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Because there is not yet an accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Xeta Ventures
Email: contact@xetaventures.com
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Address: [Insert Complete Business Address]

Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
Email: contact@xetaventures.com

15. California-Specific Disclosures

California “Shine the Light” Law

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided above.

Categories of Personal Information Collected (CCPA)

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

Category	Examples	Collected
Identifiers	Name, email, phone, address	YES
Commercial Information	Investment history, preferences	YES
Internet Activity	Browsing history, interactions	YES
Professional Information	Job title, company, business info	YES
Inferences	Preferences, interests, behavior	YES

Consent to Privacy Policy: By using our Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.