Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Fulcrum Venture Group (“Fulcrum”, “FVG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) handles personal information that we collect through our website or through any other websites that we own or control and that link to this Privacy Policy.

Personal information we collect

Information you submit to us:

  • Contact information, such as your first and last name and email address that you may provide when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Account information, such as your username and password used to login into our investor portal.
  • Feedback or correspondence, such as information you provide when you contact us with questions, feedback, or otherwise correspond with us online.
  • Other data not specifically listed here, which we will use as described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.

Information we obtain from third parties: We may maintain pages on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, and other third-party platforms. When you visit or interact with our pages on those platforms, the platform provider’s privacy policy will apply to your interactions and their collection, use and processing of your personal information.

Automatic data collection: We and our service providers may automatically log information about you, your computer or mobile device, and your interactions over time with our website, our communications and other online services, such as:

  • Device data, such as your computer’s or mobile device’s operating system type and version, manufacturer and model, browser type, screen resolution, RAM and disk size, CPU usage, device type (e.g., phone, tablet), IP address, unique identifiers, language settings, mobile device carrier, radio/network information (e.g., WiFi, LTE, 4G), and general location information such as city, state or geographic area.
  • Online activity data, such as pages or screens you viewed, how long you spent on a page or screen, browsing history, navigation paths between pages or screens, information about your activity on a page or screen, access times, duration of access, and whether you have opened our marketing emails or clicked links within them.

We use the following tools for automatic data collection:

  • Cookies, which are text files that websites store on a visitor‘s device to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to store information or settings in the browser for the purpose of helping you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, enabling functionality, and helping us understand website user activity and patterns. For example, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., which uses cookies to analyze how visitors use our website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. For more information on Google’s practices, please visithttps://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
  • Local storage technologies, like HTML5, that provide cookie-equivalent functionality but can store larger amounts of data, including on your device outside of your browser in connection with specific applications.
  • Web beacons, also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs, which are used to demonstrate that a webpage or email was accessed or opened, or that certain content was viewed or clicked.

How we use your personal information

To provide, operate, maintain, and secure our website and services.

To communicate with you, including to respond to your requests, provide support, and otherwise communicate with you about our services, including by sending announcements, surveys, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages.

Improve, monitor, and personalize our website, including by understanding your needs and interests and personalizing your experience with the website and our communications.

For research and development. We may use your personal information for research and development purposes, including to analyze and improve our services and our business. As part of these activities, we may create aggregated, de-identified, or other anonymous data from personal information we collect. We make personal information into anonymous data by removing information that makes the data personally identifiable to you. We may use this anonymous data and disclose it to third parties for our lawful business purposes, including to analyze and improve our services and promote our business.

Direct marketing. We may from time-to-time send you direct marketing communications as permitted by law, including but not limited to newsletters and updates on news and events. You may opt out of our marketing emails as described in the “Opt out of marketing communications” section below.

Compliance and protection. We may use personal information to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, lawful requests, and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities.
  • Protect our, your or others’ rights, privacy, safety or property (including by making and defending legal claims).
  • Audit our internal processes for compliance with legal and contractual requirements and internal policies.
  • Enforce the terms and conditions that govern our website.
  • Prevent, identify, investigate and deter fraudulent, harmful, unauthorized, unethical or illegal activity, including cyberattacks and identity theft.

How we disclose your personal information

Affiliates. We may disclose your personal information to our subsidiaries and affiliates for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Service providers. We may disclose your personal information to third party companies and individuals that provide services on our behalf or help us operate our services (such as lawyers, bankers, auditors, insurers, customer support, hosting, analytics, email delivery, marketing, and database management services).

Business transfers. We may sell, transfer or otherwise share some or all of our business or assets, including your personal information, in connection with a business transaction (or potential business transaction) such as a corporate divestiture, merger, consolidation, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets, or in the event of bankruptcy or dissolution. In such a case, we will make reasonable efforts to require the recipient to honor this Privacy Policy.

Your choices

Opt out of marketing communications. You may opt out of marketing-related emails by following the opt-out or unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of the email. You may continue to receive service-related and other non-marketing emails.

Limit online tracking. There are a number of ways to limit online tracking, which we have summarized below. Please note that these tools are not associated with Fulcrum Venture Group and we cannot guarantee that they work as their providers advertise them:

  • Blocking cookies in your browser. Most browsers let you remove or reject cookies. To do this, follow the instructions in your browser settings. Many browsers accept cookies by default until you change your settings. For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visithttps://www.allaboutcookies.org/.
  • Using privacy plug-ins or browsers. You can block our websites from setting cookies by using a browser with privacy features, like Brave, or installing browser plugins like Privacy Badger, Ghostery, or uBlock Origin, and configuring them to block third party cookies/trackers. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available at:https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Note that because these opt-out mechanisms are specific to the device or browser on which they are exercised, you will need to opt out on every browser and device that you use.

Do Not Track. Some Internet browsers may be configured to send “Do Not Track” signals to the online services that you visit. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” or similar signals. To find out more about “Do Not Track,” please visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.

Other sites, mobile applications and services

Our website may contain links to other websites, mobile applications, and other online services operated by third parties. These links are not an endorsement of, or representation that we are affiliated with, any third party. In addition, our content may be included on web pages or in mobile applications or online services that are not associated with us. We do not control third party websites, mobile applications or online services, and we are not responsible for their actions. Other websites and services follow different rules regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of the other websites and mobile applications and online services you use.

Security

We employ a number of technical, organizational, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect. However, no security measures are failsafe and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.

Retention

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, while we have a business need to do so, or as required by law (e.g. for tax, legal, accounting, or other purposes), whichever is longer.

Children

Our website is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information through the website from a child under 13 without the consent of the child’s parent or guardian as required by law, we will delete it.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the date of this Privacy Policy and posting it on the website.

How to contact us

Please direct any questions or comments about this Policy or our privacy practices to info@fulcrumvg.com, or by mail at the address below. FULCRUM VENTURE GROUP419 CLOVERFIELD BLVD, UNIT A 

SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Website Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

Thank you for visiting our website at https://www.fulcrumvg.com/ (the “Site”). This Site is maintained and operated by FULCRUM VENTURE GROUP, LLC, which provides administrative and other services to various Fulcrum fund entities. All use of the Site is subject to the terms and conditions contained in these Website Terms of Use (the “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing, browsing or otherwise using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of these Terms, you shall not access, browse or use the Site.

Modifications to these Terms

You understand and agree that we may change these Terms at any time without prior notice. You may read a current, effective copy of these Terms at any time by selecting the “Terms of Use” link on the Site. The revised terms and conditions will become effective upon posting. Any use of the Site after such date shall constitute your acceptance of such revised terms and conditions. If any change to these Terms is not acceptable to you, your sole remedy is to cease accessing, browsing and otherwise using the Site.

Website Content

This Site contains material, including but not limited to videos, logos, text, graphics and images (collectively, the “Content”) that is protected by U.S. and foreign copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws and regulations. We may own the Content or portions of the Content may be made available to us through arrangements that we have with third-parties. Unauthorized use of the Content may result in violation of copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws and regulations. You have no rights in or to the Content and are only permitted to access and use the Content for your internal purposes. You may not copy, sell, transfer, assign, license, sublicense, or modify the Content or reproduce, display, publicly perform, make a derivative version of, distribute, or otherwise use the Content in any way for any public or commercial purpose. Unless approved by Fulcrum in writing, the use or posting of any of the Content on any other website or computer network for any purpose is expressly prohibited. If you violate any part of these Terms, your right to access and/or use the Content and Site shall automatically terminate.

Certain Content may be made available through a password protected area on this Site. Each password is intended to be confidential and used only by the individual or entity to whom it is issued. Do not disclose your password to any unauthorized person. If you access Content through a password protected area, please note that the written agreements between you and the applicable Fulcrum entity, as well as any provisions set forth in the Content, govern your respective rights and obligations with regard to such Content. In particular, Content provided through a password protected area generally are confidential and subject to limitations on disclosure and use, and the applicable Fulcrum entities generally have limited liability with respect to the accuracy and completeness of such Content.

No Solicitation or Investment Advice

Except to the extent expressly set forth in Content provided through a password protected area on this Site, or as otherwise specified by a Fulcrum entity in writing, nothing on this Site is intended to constitute (i) an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to purchase or sell any security, other asset or service, (ii) investment, legal, business or tax advice or an offer to provide such advice, or (iii) a basis for making any investment decision. The Content is provided for informational purposes and have been prepared by the applicable Fulcrum entity for informational purposes to acquaint existing and prospective portfolio companies, entrepreneurs and other company founders with Fulcrum’s recent and historical investment activities. The Content is not directed towards any existing or prospective investor in any Fulcrum fund. The Content is provided in summary form and do not purport to be complete. Please note that any investments or portfolio companies referenced in the Content is illustrative and does not reflect the performance of any Fulcrum fund as a whole. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that any Fulcrum fund will achieve comparable results or that any future investments will be profitable. All forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions that may not prove to be correct. There is no obligation for Fulcrum to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Except as expressly stated by a Fulcrum entity in writing, neither this Site nor any of the Content makes any effort to present a comprehensive or balanced description of any Fulcrum entity or its investment activities.

External Sites

The Site contains links to third-party web sites (“External Sites”). These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by us of the content on such External Sites. The content of such External Sites is developed and provided by others. You should contact a representative of those External Sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or any content located on such External Sites.

We are not responsible for the content of any linked External Sites and do not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of any materials on such External Sites. You should take precautions when downloading files from all web sites to protect your computer from viruses and other destructive programs. If you decide to access any External Sites, you do so at your own risk.

Submission of Information to Fulcrum

Due to the large number of business plan ideas and related materials that we review, and the similarity of many such plans and materials, we cannot accept responsibility for protecting against misuse or disclosure any confidential or proprietary information or other materials in the absence of our express written agreement to do so. Any plans, information and other materials you submit in connection with this Site may be used or disclosed by us for any purpose and in any manner, as we determine in our sole discretion. Please consider this carefully before sending us any information or other materials that you deem confidential or proprietary.

Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

FULCRUM, ITS AFFILIATES, THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “FULCRUM PARTIES”) MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SITE OR CONTENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS OR RELIABILITY. THE FULCRUM PARTIES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO LIABILITY FOR THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE OR CONTENT OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONVEYED TO THE USER OR FOR ERRORS, MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS THEREIN OR FOR ANY DELAYS OR INTERRUPTIONS OF THE DATA OR INFORMATION STREAM FROM WHATEVER CAUSE. YOU AGREE THAT YOU USE THE SITE AND THE CONTENT AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. THE FULCRUM PARTIES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY FULCRUM PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE AND THE CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF SUCH FULCRUM PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, IN SUCH STATES, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OR BE ENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO YOU, AND THE LIABILITY OF THE FULCRUM PARTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Miscellaneous

This Site is operated and controlled by Fulcrum Venture Group, LLC in the United States of America. In accordance with industry custom, this Site occasionally uses terminology that may be interpreted to suggest that our firm is actually a single entity. However, there is no such single entity and all of the entities that comprise our firm have their own separate legal existence. If it is illegal or prohibited in your country of origin to access or use this Site, then you should not do so. Those who choose to access this Site outside the United States of America access it on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with all local laws and regulations. These Terms, and any disputes relating to these Terms or your use of this Site or the Content, shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the applicable Fulcrum entity, any disputes relating to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, California. These Terms set forth the entire agreement between you and us with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements relating to such subject matter. All Fulcrum entities are intended third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Our rights under these Terms may be waived by us only in writing. These Terms are binding on you as well as your successors and permitted assigns. In the event any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severed from the remainder of these Terms and replaced with a valid and enforceable provision as similar in intent as reasonably possible to the provision so severed, and shall not cause the invalidity or unenforceability of the remainder of these Terms.