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PRIVACY POLICY

Posted August 9, 2025

At MachX (“MachX”, “we,” or “our”), we take your privacy seriously. Please read this Privacy Policy to learn how we treat personal data that we collect in relation to our website (https://machx.vc/) and its associated services, including email newsletters, associated content distribution platforms, and public MachX online social media accounts, or when you interact with us as a representative of our portfolio companies, business partners, vendors, and other companies we do business with (collectively, the “Services”). By using or accessing our Services in any manner, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined below, and you hereby consent that we will collect, use, and share your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Remember that your use of MachX’s Services is at all times subject to our Terms of Use which incorporates this Privacy Policy. Any terms we use in this Policy without defining them have the definitions given in the Terms of Use.

You may print a copy of this Privacy Policy by clicking here. If you have a disability, you may access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format by contacting info@machx.vc.

What this Privacy Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy covers how we treat personal data that we gather when you access or use our Services. “Personal Data” means any information that identifies or relates to a particular individual and includes information referred to as “personally identifiable information” or “personal information” under applicable data privacy laws. This Policy does not cover the practices of companies we don’t own or control or people we don’t manage. It also does not apply to information collected about job candidates or employees.

Categories of Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and have collected over the past 12 months the following categories of Personal Data, including sensitive data (*):

  • Device/IP Data (e.g., IP address)

  • Usage Analytics (e.g., interactions with our website and newsletters)

  • Demographic Data (e.g., race, gender, veteran status)*

  • Geolocation Data (e.g., IP-based location)

  • Other Identifying Information You Voluntarily Provide (e.g., emails or contact forms)

Sources of Personal Data

We collect your Personal Data from:

You

  • When you provide it directly (e.g., filling out a form or subscribing to our newsletter)

  • Automatically, through your use of our Services

Third Parties

  • Vendors (e.g., tools that help us manage communications or service delivery)

  • Advertising or integration platforms (currently not in use but subject to future updates)

Information Collected Automatically

Our website may use essential cookies that are necessary for its basic functionality, such as page navigation or secure access. These cookies do not collect personal data and are not used for analytics or marketing purposes.

As of the date of this policy, we do not use analytics cookies, advertising pixels, or tracking technologies to collect behavioral or marketing data. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly to reflect the use of such technologies.

You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies at any time. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Communicate with you and manage subscriptions

  • Personalize your experience and content

  • Support you and fulfill inquiries

  • Deliver newsletters, event notices, and updates

  • Improve and secure our Services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud and ensure data integrity

We may aggregate and de-identify data to improve our Services and for analytical purposes.

How We Share Your Personal Data

Service Providers

We may share all categories of data with providers who assist with operations such as security, communications, hosting, or event coordination.

Business Successors

If MachX is involved in a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data (e.g., SSL encryption, access controls). However, no method is 100% secure.

We retain data only as long as necessary for legal or business purposes and may keep anonymized versions longer.

Personal Data of Children

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact info@machx.vc, and we will delete it promptly.

California Resident Rights (CCPA)

If you’re a California resident, you may:

  • Request access to your data

  • Request deletion or correction

  • Request details on categories and usage

  • Authorize an agent to submit a request on your behalf

To exercise these rights, email us at info@machx.vc. We will respond within 45 days. We do not discriminate based on your choices.

International Compliance (GDPR and Other Jurisdictions)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar rights, you may also have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Object to or restrict data processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Legal Basis for Processing:

We process your Personal Data based on your consent, to fulfill a contract, comply with a legal obligation, or for legitimate interests (e.g., security, basic communications, service improvement).

To exercise your rights, contact info@machx.vc. We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on https://machx.vc or sent by email. Continued use of the Services constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.

Contact Information

📧 Email: info@machx.vc

🌐 Website: https://machx.vc