Privacy

Soapbox Ventures Limited is the data controller for personal data collected through soapbox.vc.

What We Collect

We may collect:

• Names and contact details submitted by email or form

• Email addresses used for updates or announcements

• Content submitted for publication

How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Publish submitted content

• Communicate with contributors and readers

• Send relevant updates where permitted under applicable law

• Respond to enquiries

• Operate and improve the Soapbox platform

• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis

We rely on:

• Legitimate interests in operating and developing Soapbox

• Consent where required for marketing communications

• Contract where processing is necessary to publish submitted content

You may withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.

Communications

Where a company is featured on Soapbox or information about a company announcement is provided to us, whether directly, through a PR or communications agency, or from publicly available sources, we may use relevant contact details to:

• Communicate about the announcement or related editorial

• Send Soapbox newsletters or updates about funding news and platform activity

• Invite founders or company representatives to Soapbox events or community gatherings

• Follow up regarding future announcements or submissions

• Include the company in Soapbox platform features such as directories or job listings

Recipients may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting info@soapbox.vc

You may also request that we remove or update your contact details from our communications lists or company directories where reasonably possible.

Data Sharing

We may use third party providers for website hosting and email distribution. Personal data is only shared where necessary to operate the platform.

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards are applied.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Request transfer of your data

Requests can be made by contacting info@soapbox.vc.