This Privacy Notice explains how Pastel Capital Inc. (also known as Pastel Capital Ltd., Pastel Capital MLP, Pastel Capital LLP, Pastel Capital LLC, Pastel Capital GP, Pastel Capital, Pastel Cap, Pastel Venture Capital, or likewise) ("Pastel Capital," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use pastelcapital.com and related services (the "Services").
Information You Provide to Us
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name and email address. If you sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft, or Facebook, we receive basic profile information from that provider (typically your name and email address) as permitted by your settings with that provider. We do not receive your password for those services.
Pitches and Inquiries
When you submit a pitch or general inquiry, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email, company name, stage, subject, and message.
Communications
If you contact us, we keep a record of the communication and any information you choose to share.
Information We Collect Automatically
Device and Usage Information
We may collect information about the device and browser you use (such as IP address, browser type, and operating system) and how you use the Services (such as pages viewed and time spent).
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the Services are used.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- provide, operate, and secure the Services, including members-only areas like the Portfolio;
- review pitches and respond to inquiries;
- communicate with you about Pastel Capital, our portfolio, and Brandflow.Cloud™;
- understand and improve how the Services are used;
- detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents; and
- comply with legal obligations.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers that host the Services, provide authentication, or help us operate our business, under obligations to protect it;
- With our affiliates and representatives, including the entities named above, for the purposes described in this Notice;
- As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Pastel Capital, our users, or others;
- In a merger, sale, or other asset transfer, as part of that transaction; and
- With your consent or at your direction.
Your Choices
- Account: You may update your account information or ask us to delete your account by contacting us.
- Communications: You may opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us.
- Cookies: Most browsers let you remove or reject cookies. Rejecting essential cookies may prevent you from signing in.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, the sources, the purposes, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it;
- Delete the personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions;
- Correct inaccurate personal information;
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising;
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information. We do not use it beyond what is necessary to provide the Services; and
- Non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@pastelcapital.com. We will verify your identity before responding, and you may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We will respond within 45 days, as permitted by law.
European Economic Area, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, Pastel Capital Inc. (also known as Pastel Capital Ltd., Pastel Capital MLP, Pastel Capital LLP, Pastel Capital LLC, Pastel Capital GP, Pastel Capital, Pastel Cap, Pastel Venture Capital, or likewise) is the controller of your personal information.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal information on the following bases: performance of a contract (providing your account and the Services); our legitimate interests (operating, securing, and improving the Services and reviewing pitches); compliance with legal obligations; and your consent, where required, which you may withdraw at any time.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal information, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@pastelcapital.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
International Transfers
Your information is transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for these transfers.
Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Notice or as required by law.
Third-Party Services
The Services may link to or integrate with third-party services, including sign-in providers. Their handling of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
International Visitors
Pastel Capital is based in the United States. If you use the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Notice from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date above and, where appropriate, by additional notice.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, contact us at legal@pastelcapital.com.