1.    Purpose and Scope

The following statement outlines the privacy policy of IQ Capital Partners LLP (‘’IQCP’’, ‘’IQ Capital’’ or ‘’ the Firm’’). This Privacy Policy explains how IQ Capital collects, uses, stores and protects personal data collected through this website, and outlines your rights under applicable data protection law. The following statement sets out to inform you of the ways in which we might process your data and outlines your rights underthe UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy applies only to your use of our website: www.iqcapital.vc. At times our site may contain links to other websites. Please note that we have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other websites and we advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any data to them.

Please read this policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept and agree with this policy, you must stop using the site immediately.

IQ Capital is the data controller in respect of personaldata collected through this website. IQ Capital is registered in England and Wales with its registered office at 45 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 4HD.

2.    Data Collection

When you use our website, the client information and the essential and non- essential technical information listed below is automatically collected – we refer to those categories collectively as “access” information. No other information is collected through the website except when you choose to send it to us. For example, by clicking on a link to send us an e-mail or fill out a form. The information you choose to send us is listed below as “optional information.”

Client information: the Internet domain and Internet address of the computer you are using.

Essential technical information: identification ofthe page or service you are requesting, type of browser and operating systemyou are using; and the date and time of access.

Nonessential technical information: the Internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our website, and the“cookie information” described below.

Optional information:

When you contact us: your name, e-mail address, and the content of your e-mail including anyattachments.

When you complete online forms: all the data you choose to fill in or confirm and any attachments submitted alongside that form.

Job applications: Any information provided to us upon application, including basic details (name, address, email, telephone number, right to work status), CV, experience, education, academic and professional qualifications, and areas of interest.

3.    Data Use

We process personal data collected via this websitein accordance with the UK GDPR. The lawful bases relied upon may includeconsent (for example, for analytics cookies), legitimate interests (such asresponding to enquiries and reviewing investment submissions), compliance with legal obligations, or steps taken at your request prior to entering into acontract.

All personal data is processed and stored securely, for no longer than is necessary in light of the reason or reasons for which it was first collected and/or processed. We will always comply with our obligations to safeguard your rights under the UK GDPR.

Our use of your personal data will always have a lawful basis. Specifically, we may use your data for the following purposes:

Analysing your use of our website and gathering feedback to enable us to continually improve our site and your user experience.

Providing and managing your access to our site.

Personalising and tailoring your experience on oursite.

Replying to emails from you. If you send us your CV or pitch deck, the information you provide during this process will only be used for the purpose of progressing your application.

You have the right to withdraw your consent to using your personal data at any time, and to request that we delete it.

We do not keep your personal data for any longer than is necessary considering the reason(s) for which it was first collected.

We only use the information provided by you to complete the request for which it was submitted. We do not share your information with outside parties except where it may be necessary to complete that request. Should this be the case, we would seek to gain your consent before sharing any information with outside parties. Finally, we never use or share the personally identifiable information provided to us online in ways other than that described above without a clear notice and without also providing you an opportunity to give explicit consent or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.

In certain circumstances, we may be legally required to share certain data held by us, which may include your personal data, for example, where we are involved in legal proceedings, where we are complying with legal obligations, a court order, or a governmental authority.

4.    Data Storage

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Where we rely on consent as the lawful basis for processing, personal data will be retained until that consent is withdrawn, unless another lawful basis applies.

In some circumstances, personal data may be transferred to and stored in locations outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, including reliance on UK adequacy regulations or approved contractual safeguards, to ensure that personal data is protected to a standard equivalent to that required under UK data protection law.

5.    Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device by a website, application or email when you visit it. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website operators. Cookies may store information such as your preferences or details of how you use a website.

We use the following categoriesof cookies on our website:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential forthe operation of our website and enable core functionality such as pagenavigation and access to secure areas. These cookies do not require yourconsent.

Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies, including those provided by Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

Analytics cookies are used onlywith your consent. You may provide or withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie controls.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers, such as analytics providers. Where third-party cookies are used, the relevant third party may process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. IQ Capital does not control third-party cookies.

We do not use cookies to directly identify you as an individual.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

6.     Providing Your Information

There is no general legal requirement for you to provide personal data in order to browse our website. However, certain technical information, such as routing and device data, is required to enable the website to function correctly.

Where your browser does not provide non-essential technical information, you will still be able to access the website, although some features may not operate as intended.

Where we request optional information, such as through online forms, you are not required to provide it. However, if you choose not to do so, the relevant feature or service associated with that part of the website may not be available to you at that time.

7.     Our Commitment to DataSecurity

To protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration, we have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to safeguard the information we collect online. These measures are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws and are reviewed regularly to ensure an appropriate level of security.

8.     Your rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data, subject to certain legal limitations:

Right of access – You have the right to request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, where this is the case, to request a copy of that personal data.

Right to rectification – You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to erasure – You have the right to request that we delete your personal data where there is no lawful reason for us to continue processing it.

Right to restrict processing– You have the right to request that we suspend the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to object – You have the right to object to processing where we rely on legitimate interests as the lawful basis.

Right to data portability– Where processing is carried out by automated means and based on consent or contract, you have the right to request that your personal data be provided to you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

Right to withdraw consent– Where we rely on consent as the lawful basis for processing (for example, in relation to analytics cookies), you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@iqcapital.vc.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection matters, if you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully.

9.    How to Contact Us

Should you have any questions about our privacypolicies and practices, wish to update or request removal of your personal data, please send us an email at: hello@iqcapital.vc.

10.    Changes to Our PrivacyPolicy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example, if laws or our processing activities change. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website following any updatesindicates that you have read the updated policy. Where changes are material, wemay take reasonable steps to bring them to your attention. We recommend thatyou check this page regularly to keep up to date.

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