Privacy Policy

Overview

Alkymē ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our ventures.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, apply for a role, or sign up for venture-specific products, you may provide:

• Name and email address
• Company name and role
• Phone number
• Message content and inquiry details
• Resume and portfolio links (for job applications)

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we collect:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referral source (how you found us)

We use standard web analytics tools (Google Analytics or similar) to understand how visitors use our site. We do not track you across other websites.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to:

• Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Remember your language preference
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
• Process job applications and evaluate candidates
• Improve our website and user experience
• Understand which ventures and content resonate with visitors
• Communicate about partnership or investment opportunities (if you've expressed interest)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business:

• Email service providers (for contact form submissions)
• Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Plausible, or similar)
• Hosting providers (Vercel, AWS, or similar)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

If we sell or transfer a venture to another company, your information related to that venture may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse:

• HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure storage of contact form submissions
• Access controls limiting who can view personal information
• Regular security audits and updates

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@alkyme.io. We'll respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us:

Email: privacy@alkyme.io
Mail: Alkymē, Los Angeles, CA