Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Sportiva Venture Studio ("SVS," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, company information, and other contact details that you voluntarily provide to us.

Usage Data

Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed.

Application Data

Information provided in applications to our programs, including business plans, financial information, and other materials submitted during the application process.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and evaluate applications to our programs
  • Communicate with you about our services and programs
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and ensure security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our business
  • With potential investors or partners (for portfolio companies, with consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
  • In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Application materials may be retained for up to 7 years for evaluation and potential future opportunities.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to delete your personal information
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@svs.ng

Address: Lagos, Nigeria

Phone: +234-xxx-xxxx