Privacy Policy
vc17.com

Last updated: December 18, 2025


This Privacy Policy defines the procedures for collecting, processing, storing, and protecting personal data of users of the website https://vc17.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or the “Company”).

By using the Website, as well as by submitting information through the Website forms or by email to team@vc17.com, you confirm your consent to this Privacy Policy and to the processing of your personal data under its terms.

1. General Provisions


1.1. The Website is intended for receiving and reviewing applications from entrepreneurs, startups, and project teams interested in obtaining expert evaluation and potential investment or other cooperation with the Company.
1.2. This Privacy Policy applies to all information voluntarily provided by users through the Website, including personal data, company information, and project descriptions.
1.3. Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and principles of legality, good faith, and confidentiality.

2. Categories of Data Processed


In the course of operating the Website, we may collect and process the following categories of data:
2.1. Personal and contact data:
  • first and last name;
  • email address;
  • company name;
  • field of activity;
  • company website link (if provided).
2.2. Project-related information:
  • project description;
  • any other information voluntarily provided by the user via the application form or by email;
  • additional materials and documents submitted by the user at their own initiative.

3. Purposes of Personal Data Processing


Personal data and project-related information are processed exclusively for the following purposes:
  • review and analysis of applications submitted to the Company;
  • preliminary and expert evaluation of projects;
  • establishing and maintaining communication with the user;
  • making decisions regarding potential investment or other forms of cooperation;
  • internal analytical and statistical analysis of applications;
  • improvement of the Company’s internal processes.

4. Conditions for Providing and Disclosing Project Information


4.1. The user confirms that project information is provided voluntarily for the purpose of analysis by the Company.
4.2. The user acknowledges and agrees that, even with all reasonable confidentiality measures in place, it is not possible to fully exclude situations where similar ideas or projects may be independently developed by third parties.
4.3. The Company shall not be liable for any similarity of ideas or concepts, provided that:
  • project information was not disclosed to third parties without the user’s consent;
  • the data was not used by the Company in its own projects;
  • reasonable measures were taken to protect the information.


5. Legal Grounds for Processing


Personal data is processed on the basis of:
  • the user’s voluntary consent expressed by submitting information through the Website or by email;
  • the legitimate interests of the Company related to the review and evaluation of investment projects.


6. Website Use Conditions


6.1. The user warrants that all data provided is accurate, up to date, and submitted lawfully.
6.2. The user confirms that they hold all necessary rights to the materials and information submitted to the Company.
6.3. The Company uses the received data strictly within the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy.
6.4. The Company shall not be liable for technical failures or interruptions in the operation of the Website or email services.

7. Data Transfer and Storage


7.1. The Company does not transfer personal data or project information to third parties, except in the following cases:
  • explicit consent of the user;
  • requirements of authorized government authorities;
  • transfer within affiliated entities of the Company solely for the purpose of project evaluation.
7.2. Data is stored for no longer than three (3) years from the date of the last interaction, unless a longer retention period is required by law or requested by the user.
7.3. Personal data is stored in secure systems with restricted access and reasonable technical and organizational security measures.


8. User Rights

The user has the right to:
  • obtain information about their personal data and the purposes of its processing;
  • request correction or updating of personal data;
  • request deletion of personal data;
  • restrict the processing of personal data;
  • withdraw consent to personal data processing by sending a request to team@vc17.com.
Withdrawal of consent may make further review of the project impossible.


9. Contact Information


For any questions related to the processing of personal data, users may contact the Company at: team@vc17.com

10. Amendments to the Privacy Policy


10.1. The Company reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
10.2. The current version of the Privacy Policy is published on the Website with the date of the latest update.
10.3. Continued use of the Website after amendments are made constitutes the user’s acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.