Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to GetFundedAfrica ("GFA", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidential business information of the entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and partner organizations that utilize our platform, web portals, and associated services (collectively, the "Platform").

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, process, transfer, and protect your personal and commercial data in accordance with applicable global data privacy regulations (including NDPR and GDPR principles).

2. Information We Collect

To deliver our matchmaking, advisory, and investment readiness services, we collect information across several categories:

• Account & Identity Data: Full name, professional title, email address, phone number, national identification, company name, and login credentials.
• Business & Pitch Data: Executive summaries, pitch decks, audited financials, traction metrics, capitalization tables, sector focus, and fundraising targets.
• Investor & Mentor Profiles: Investment criteria, check sizes, geographic preferences, advisory expertise, and verified fund affiliations.
• Technical & Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, session cookies, page response times, and navigation paths.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for legitimate commercial interests, platform execution, and regulatory compliance, including:

• Connecting startups with relevant angel investors, venture funds, and institutional syndicates.
• Scheduling and managing 1-on-1 mentor advisory and growth representative sessions.
• Administering subscription tiers, invoicing, and payment processing through secure PCI-DSS certified gateways (Stripe and Flutterwave).
• Providing curated access to our 230+ fundraising video masterclasses and ecosystem tools.
• Conducting platform analytics, fraud prevention, and system security monitoring.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or confidential proprietary information. Disclosures are strictly limited to:

• Verified Network Participants: Founders share deal room access with verified investors and mentors solely upon mutual interest or explicit authorization.
• Service Providers: Vetted third-party technology providers (cloud hosting, CRM, payment processors) bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by binding legal process, court orders, or governmental directives.

5. Data Security & Storage

We utilize enterprise-grade security protocols, including TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, and continuous server monitoring to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you possess specific data protection rights, including:

• The right to access, inspect, and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete profile information.
• The right to request the erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") of your account data, subject to statutory retention obligations.
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in our emails.