Privacy Policy

HyperFor Robotics Ventures (“HyperFor,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website at hyperforrobotics.org (the “Site”), contact us, or otherwise interact with us. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue your use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information: Name, email address, telephone number, company name, job title, and mailing address when you complete contact forms, subscribe to communications, or request information from us.
• Investment inquiries: Business descriptions, financial information, and related materials submitted by founders and entrepreneurs seeking investment consideration.
• Employment applications: Resume, work history, educational background, references, and related information submitted when applying for positions at HyperFor.
• Event registrations: Contact information and other details provided when registering for HyperFor-hosted or co-sponsored events.
• Correspondence: Information contained in emails, letters, and other communications you direct to us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, links clicked, and timestamps of your interactions with the Site.
• Device information: Hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Cookie data: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
• Location data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Business data providers and commercially available databases used to supplement contact information for business development and investor relations purposes.
• Social media platforms and professional networks, to the extent permitted by those platforms' privacy settings.
• Our existing investors, portfolio company representatives, and professional advisors who refer contacts to us.
• Background check providers engaged in connection with employment applications, subject to applicable law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Operating and Improving Our Site

We use technical information to monitor and analyze Site performance, identify and resolve technical issues, maintain security, and improve the functionality and user experience of the Site. This includes analyzing usage patterns to understand which content is most valuable to our visitors and optimizing the Site accordingly.

2.2 Responding to Inquiries and Requests

We use contact information provided through our forms and other channels to respond to your inquiries, fulfill your requests for information, and provide the information or services you have requested. Response communications may be by email, telephone, or other means consistent with your stated preferences.

2.3 Investment Evaluation

Information submitted as part of investment inquiries is used to evaluate the merits of proposed investments, conduct due diligence, and communicate with founders and their representatives throughout our investment evaluation process. We handle investment-related information with discretion and do not share it with third parties except as necessary for due diligence purposes.

2.4 Investor Relations

We use contact information for existing and prospective limited partners to communicate fund-related updates, performance information, regulatory disclosures, and other information relevant to the investor relationship. This communication is subject to applicable securities laws and our confidentiality obligations.

2.5 Marketing and Communications

With your consent where required by applicable law, we may use your contact information to send newsletters, market updates, event invitations, and other communications related to HyperFor's investment activities, insights publications, and firm news. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time as described in Section 7 below.

2.6 Employment and Recruitment

Information submitted in connection with employment applications is used to evaluate candidates for current and future positions, conduct background and reference checks as permitted by law, communicate with candidates throughout the application process, and maintain records as required by applicable employment law.

2.7 Legal Compliance and Risk Management

We use personal information to comply with applicable legal obligations, including anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements applicable to investment activities, securities law reporting obligations, tax reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations of our portfolio companies where relevant. We also use information to protect our legal rights and interests and to prevent fraud and other illegal activity.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA and UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests: We process information for purposes that are in our legitimate business interests and those of our investors and portfolio companies, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests. This includes evaluating investment opportunities, maintaining investor relationships, and improving our Site.
• Contract performance: We process information as necessary to perform our contractual obligations to investors, portfolio companies, and other parties with whom we have formal relationships.
• Legal obligation: We process information as required by applicable law, including regulatory requirements applicable to investment advisers and fund managers.
• Consent: Where we rely on consent as a legal basis, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us as described below.

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share personal information with service providers that assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business, including web hosting providers, analytics services, email marketing platforms, customer relationship management system providers, and professional advisors such as legal counsel and accountants. These service providers are contractually required to handle personal information only as directed by us and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

4.2 Investment Partners and Portfolio Companies

In the context of evaluating or completing investment transactions, we may share information about investment candidates with co-investors, strategic partners, or members of the HyperFor investment team. In the context of our portfolio company relationships, we may share contact information with portfolio company management and advisors for business development and networking purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements and Business Transfers

We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of HyperFor, our investors, portfolio companies, or others. In connection with any merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets involving HyperFor, personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

4.4 General Atlantic and Strategic Partners

As our lead strategic partner, General Atlantic may receive information relevant to the management of our shared investment activities and our relationship under the strategic partnership agreement. Information shared with General Atlantic is subject to their own privacy practices and our contractual confidentiality arrangements.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with applicable legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods vary by information type:

• Contact and inquiry information is generally retained for three to five years following the last interaction, unless a continuing relationship warrants longer retention.
• Investment-related information is retained for the duration of our active consideration plus applicable regulatory retention periods, which may extend to seven to ten years.
• Employment application information for unsuccessful candidates is generally retained for one to two years following the conclusion of the relevant recruitment process, consistent with applicable employment law.
• Technical log data is generally retained for twelve to twenty-four months.

6. Data Security

HyperFor implements technical and organizational security measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls limiting information to authorized personnel with a legitimate need, regular security assessments of our information systems, and contractual requirements imposed on service providers handling personal data on our behalf.

No security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. If you believe your information may have been compromised, please contact us immediately at the address provided below.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Marketing Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email, by adjusting your communication preferences on any preference center we make available, or by contacting us directly as described below. Note that even after you opt out of marketing communications, we may continue to send you transactional communications necessary to the maintenance of any existing relationship.

7.2 Rights Under Applicable Privacy Laws

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights with respect to your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or obtain a portable copy of your personal information, the right to object to certain processing activities, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as described in Section 10 below. We will respond to requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

7.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you prefer not to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you may limit tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences as described in our Cookie Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

HyperFor is headquartered in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is directed to business professionals and investors and is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

We will endeavor to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within thirty days. If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe your data protection rights have been violated, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.