Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hyperstition Incorporated ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Deep Tech Week platform ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• * Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile photo
• * Profile Data: Job title, company, bio, expertise areas, investment thesis, fundraising stage
• * Social Links: LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media profiles you choose to connect
• * Event Data: Events you register for, attend, or host
• * Communication Data: Messages and intro requests
• * Payment Information: Billing address, payment method details (processed by our payment providers)

Information Collected Automatically

• * Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• * Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on Platform
• * Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address
• * Check-in Data: Time and location of event check-ins

Information from Third Parties

• * LinkedIn Verification: Public profile information when you verify your account
• * Luma Integration: Registration and attendance data from connected Luma events
• * Shadow Profiles: We may have historical data about you from previous Deep Tech Week events, including your email, name, and attendance history

3. How We Use Your Information

• * Platform Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• * Matching: To match you with relevant events, people, and opportunities based on your profile and preferences
• * Communication: To send you notifications about events, matches, and Platform updates
• * Matching & Recommendations: To calculate match scores and provide personalized event recommendations
• * Event Management: To help hosts evaluate applicants and manage their events
• * Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Platform and improve the experience
• * Safety: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations
• * Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Profile Visibility and Sharing

What Others Can See

• * Public Profile: Your name, photo, title, company, and bio are visible to other Platform users
• * Event Hosts: When you apply to events, hosts can see your profile and verification status
• * Matched Users: When you're matched with someone, they can see your profile and why you were matched
• * Event Attendees: Other attendees at the same event can see that you're attending

What Stays Private

• * Internal Scores: Match scores and internal analytics are never shown to other users
• * Email Address: Your email is not visible to other users unless you choose to share it
• * Payment Information: Your payment details are never shared with other users
• * Browsing Activity: Which profiles you view and events you browse is not shared

Anonymous Modes

Certain features, such as LP matching for fund managers, may offer anonymous browsing modes. In these cases, your identity will not be revealed until both parties express mutual interest.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• * With Event Hosts: Your profile information when you apply to or attend their events
• * With Matched Users: When our matching algorithm identifies a potential connection
• * With Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• * For Legal Reasons: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights
• * Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. AI and Matching Technology

We use machine learning and vector embeddings to power our matching features. This means:

• * Your profile information is converted into mathematical representations (embeddings) to find similar or complementary profiles
• * These embeddings are used solely for matching and recommendations within the Platform
• * We do not use your data to train third-party AI models
• * You can request deletion of your embeddings along with your account data

7. Data Retention

• * Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
• * Deleted Accounts: Upon account deletion, we delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except as required for legal or business purposes
• * Event History: Aggregated and anonymized event attendance data may be retained for analytics
• * Financial Records: Transaction records are retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• * Shadow Profiles: If you've attended previous events but never created an account, we may have historical data that will be linked to your account when you sign up

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• * Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• * Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• * Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• * Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• * Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• * Restrict Processing: Request limits on how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hyperstition.tech.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

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

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• * Keep you logged in to your account
• * Remember your preferences
• * Understand how you use the Platform
• * Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Platform functionality.

11. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• * Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
• * Right to delete personal information
• * Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• * Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or Platform notification. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: