Privacy Policy
1.Data Controller
The entity responsible for the processing of personal data is the operator of Postclosing.Directory.
Company name: All Ventures Secondary Market GmbH
Address: Mainzer Landstraße 47, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
Email contact: exchange@allventures.net
2. Categories of Users
The platform processes personal data from three main categories of users.
Subscribers are professionals such as lawyers, advisors, consultants or board members who pay a monthly subscription fee to access the platform. They use the platform to build networks, be recommended for projects or mandates and present their expertise.
Guests are professionals such as managers, founders or other industry participants who can use the platform free of charge. They can view content, connect with other users and invite additional professionals to join the platform.
Startups are companies that use the platform to find experts, evaluate profiles and access decision-support tools. They may interact with experts, write reviews and participate in the professional network.
3. Personal Data Collected
Depending on how users interact with the platform, different categories of personal data may be collected.
Account and profile data may include name, professional title, company affiliation, profile description, contact information such as email address and profile images.
Professional information may include professional expertise, work experience, project history, professional interests and other information shared by the user within their profile.
Networking and platform activity data may include connections with other users, invitations sent or received, interactions with profiles, project collaborations and communication through the platform.
Ratings and feedback data may include reviews, evaluations and feedback provided by startups or other users about experts or professionals on the platform.
Payment data may be processed for Subscribers who pay a monthly subscription fee. This may include billing information, subscription details and transaction information. Payment processing may be handled by external payment service providers.
Technical and usage data may be collected automatically when users access the platform. This may include IP address, device information, browser type, system logs, access times and usage data related to the functionality of the platform.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Personal data is processed for the purpose of operating and providing the services of the platform. This includes creating and managing user accounts, enabling networking between experts, startups and professionals, matching startups with relevant experts and facilitating professional collaboration.
Data may also be processed to operate the subscription model for Subscribers, improve the visibility and recommendation of expert profiles, enable rating and feedback mechanisms, improve the quality of the network and maintain the integrity of the platform.
In addition, data may be processed to operate and improve an AI-based decision-support tool that helps users identify relevant experts, analyze professional information and support certain professional decisions within the platform environment.
Data may also be processed to ensure platform security, prevent misuse, maintain technical functionality and comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed based on several legal grounds under the GDPR. Processing may be necessary for the performance of a contract when users create and use accounts on the platform. Processing may also occur on the basis of legitimate interests of the platform operator, such as improving networking functionality, ensuring platform security and maintaining the quality of the network. In certain cases data processing may rely on user consent, for example where additional analytics or communication features are used. Processing may also be necessary to comply with legal obligations.
6. Data Sharing
Personal data may be shared with other users of the platform where this is necessary for networking and profile visibility. For example, profile information may be visible to other users in order to enable professional connections.
Data may also be shared with service providers who support the operation of the platform, such as hosting providers, technical infrastructure providers, analytics services or payment service providers. These providers process personal data only where necessary to perform their services.
Personal data may also be disclosed to public authorities where required by law or regulatory obligations.
7. Data Storage and Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. If a user deletes their account, personal data will generally be deleted or anonymized unless legal obligations require longer retention.
8. User Rights
Users have several rights regarding their personal data under the GDPR. These rights include the right to access personal data, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to request deletion of personal data, the right to restrict processing, the right to object to processing and the right to request data portability where applicable. Where processing is based on consent, users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time.
9. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure. These measures aim to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal data processed through the platform.
10. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time in order to reflect changes in legal requirements, platform functionality or data processing practices. Users may be informed about significant changes through the platform or by other appropriate means.
11. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, users may contact the platform operator via the contact details provided on the website.