TheSeattleFund Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 08/14/2025
1. Introduction
TheSeattleFund (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, investment platform, and related services.
By accessing or using TheSeattleFund, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
- Government-issued identification for verification purposes
- Payment and banking information
- Investment history and portfolio details
B. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Device identifiers and geolocation data
- Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools
C. Business Information
- Company name, registration details, and related documents (for investee businesses)
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for the following purposes:
- Account Creation & Management – To register and maintain your investor account.
- Investment Transactions – To process, record, and manage your investments.
- Compliance & Security – To meet legal obligations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.
- Communication – To send updates, confirmations, newsletters, and legal notices.
- Platform Improvement – To analyze user behavior and improve our services.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of:
- Consent – When you opt-in for newsletters or marketing communications.
- Contractual Necessity – When processing data is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you.
- Legal Obligation – When required by law or regulatory bodies.
- Legitimate Interest – For fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers – For payment processing, hosting, analytics, and marketing.
- Regulatory Authorities – To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Business Partners – When collaborating with investee companies or affiliates.
- In Case of Merger or Acquisition – Your data may be transferred as part of business restructuring.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and provide targeted advertising. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Security
We use encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
10. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your home country, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated”
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: