Privacy Policy

VHC (Velvet Hammer Capital) ("VHC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with us through our Contact Us or Pitch Us forms.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you submit a contact form, pitch form, or otherwise communicate with us.

• Business information you provide, such as details about your company, financials, industry, and materials submitted as part of a pitch or partnership inquiry.

• Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website, collected through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, or investment opportunities

• Communicate with you about your submission or our services

• Improve our website and user experience

• Maintain internal records

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:

• Internal team members at VHC involved in evaluating your inquiry or pitch

• Professional advisors (such as legal, financial, or accounting professionals) when necessary to evaluate a potential transaction

• Service providers who help us operate our website (such as hosting or form-processing tools), under confidentiality obligations

• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law

We treat information submitted through our Pitch Us form as confidential business information and limit access to those directly involved in evaluating your submission.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal and business information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, evaluate potential partnerships, or comply with legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To make such a request, contact us using the information below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.