Overview
Nahkoda Capital Management ("Nahkoda Capital," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, investors, founders, and all other individuals whose personal information we process. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website at nahkodacapital.com or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Contact form submissions (name, email, company, message)
- Pitch deck and startup information submitted by founders
- Investor inquiries and accredited investor verification information
- Newsletter and communications opt-ins
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs
- Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data
- Device information and approximate geolocation (country/city level)
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government ID numbers, financial account details, or biometric data through our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries, pitch submissions, and investor requests
- To operate and improve our website and services
- To send communications you have requested, including newsletters and firm updates
- To conduct due diligence on potential portfolio companies
- To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- To protect the security and integrity of our systems and business
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Affiliated Entities: Our parent company, Samudra Pacific, and affiliated funds, as necessary for investment operations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or prevent fraud.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Preference: To remember your settings and preferences.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality. For Google Analytics, you may opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include SSL encryption for data transmission, access controls, and regular security assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to take precautions when transmitting sensitive information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Data Portability: Where applicable, the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@nahkodavc.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Nahkoda Capital Management
200 Sheridan Avenue, Suite 401
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Email: privacy@nahkodavc.com
Phone: (408) 425-2593