Effective Date: July 11, 2025
Thank you for trusting Venture Mechanics ("Venture Mechanics," "we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit www.venturemechanics.com (the "Site"), use our coworking spaces or accelerator program, attend our events, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the "Services").
1. Who We Are
Venture Mechanics, LLC is a Washington‑based company that provides coworking memberships, event space, and a startup accelerator program. Our registered business address is 14110 NE 21st St, Bellevue WA, 98007 USA.
2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect through the Services. It does not apply to third‑party websites or services that we do not control, even if we link to them.
3. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide to Us
- Account & Profile Information – name, email, postal address, phone number, company name, job title, and any profile photo or biography you upload.
- Transactions & Payment Information – billing address and limited payment card details (processed securely by Stripe, Mercury, or other payment processors; we do not store full card numbers).
- Membership & Event Details – plan selections, desk/office preferences, event RSVPs, dietary restrictions, arrival/departure times, and related communications.
- Communications – messages, emails, survey responses, support requests, and any other content you send us.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device & Usage Data – IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referral URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the date/time you access the Site.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies – small data files placed on your device to remember your preferences, authenticate sessions, analyze traffic, and improve the user experience. See Section 7 for details.
C. Information We Receive from Third Parties
- Social Logins – If you choose to sign in with Google or another provider, we receive basic profile information (name, email) per your authorization settings.
- Business Partners & Referrals – We may receive contact details or demographic information when you are referred to us by a partner, investor, or colleague.
We combine information from different sources where permissible by law.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Services (e.g., booking desks, hosting events, managing accelerator cohorts).
- Process payments and issue invoices or refunds.
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries, sending administrative notices, and delivering newsletters or promotional materials you opt into.
- Improve and develop new products, features, and customer experiences.
- Protect security and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or abuse of the Services.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- Market our Services or those of trusted partners, where you have given consent or as otherwise allowed by law.
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases (where applicable): your consent; performance of a contract with you; our legitimate interests (e.g., improving Services, securing our platform); or compliance with legal obligations.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only:
- Service Providers – with trusted vendors that perform services for us (payment processing, cloud hosting, email delivery, customer support, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Business Transfers – in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of company assets. If ownership changes, we will notify you and honor any pre‑existing privacy commitments.
- Legal Requirements – when required by law or court order, or to protect our rights, users, or property.
- With Your Consent – for any other purpose disclosed to you and approved by you.
6. Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights over your personal information:
- Access / Download – request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction – request we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion – request we delete your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Opt‑Out of Marketing – unsubscribe using the link in our emails or contact us.
- Restrict / Object – limit or object to certain processing activities.
- Data Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format.
- Non‑Discrimination – we will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, email missioncontrol@venturemechanics.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use first‑party and third‑party cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember preferences and log‑ins
- Measure Site performance and usage trends
- Serve targeted advertising (only with your consent where required)
You can adjust cookie settings in your browser and opt out of interest‑based ads via the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize data.
9. Data Security
We employ industry‑standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing the Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. We use approved safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect transferred data where required by law.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data without parental consent, please contact us, and we will delete it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any revisions on this page and update the "Effective Date" above. Material changes will be communicated by email or a prominent notice on the Site.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad
14110 NE 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
Email: missioncontrol@venturemechanics.com
Phone: (425) 472-1750
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
