V1 Venture Studio
Effective Date: March 20, 2026
Last Updated: March 20, 2026
1. Who We Are
V1 Venture Studio (“V1,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an advisory firm specializing in strategic technology exits and AI asset transactions. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Our website is operated for informational and business development purposes.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, company, and job title when you fill out a contact form or reach out to us
- Business information shared during onboarding or diligence conversations
- Communications via email or other channels
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited via standard web analytics tools
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial account credentials) through this website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and facilitate business conversations
- Evaluate strategic fit for advisory engagements
- Send relevant updates or follow-up communications (with your consent or legitimate interest)
- Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & CCPA)
For individuals in the EU/EEA or California, our legal bases for processing include:
- Legitimate interest — responding to business inquiries and maintaining professional communications
- Contract performance — processing data necessary to fulfill advisory engagements
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
- Consent — where you have expressly opted in (e.g., marketing emails)
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers who support our operations (e.g., CRM, email delivery, analytics platforms), under confidentiality obligations
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or court order
- Successors or acquirers in the event of a business transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections
All third-party service providers are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable law.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and user behavior. You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We do not use advertising cookies or sell behavioral data to ad networks.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Business communications and diligence materials are typically retained for a minimum of five (5) years for compliance purposes.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EU/EEA residents)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@v1venturestudio.com
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
V1 Venture Studio
Email: privacy@v1venturestudio.com