1. Introduction

Welcome to The HERitage Collective ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our community members, partners, investors, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for our events (such as the MMC Roundtables), or engage with our strategic networks. By accessing our services or providing your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to facilitate deal-flow, organize high-level interventions, and improve our ecosystem. This includes:

A. Personal Information

• Identity Data: Name, gender, date of birth (if applicable).
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, physical address, and LinkedIn/social media handles.
• Professional Data: Job title, company name, industry sector, and professional biography.

B. Business & Financial Information

• For Entrepreneurs: Business revenue data, pitch decks, funding history, and operational metrics.
• For Investors/Partners: Investment criteria, portfolio details, and capital deployment capacity.
• Note: High-level financial data shared during private roundtables is treated with strict confidentiality.

C. Technical Data

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
• Information collected via cookies (see Section 7).

D. Multimedia

• Photographs and video recordings taken during our events (e.g., MMC Trade Conference) for use in press releases, reports, and promotional materials.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to drive the "Context-Capital" connection and ensure measurable growth. Specifically, we use it to:

• Facilitate Connections: Match women-led enterprises with potential investors and strategic partners.
• Event Management: Organize roundtables, send invitations, and manage logistics for events like the HERitage Collective MMC.
• Research & Insights: Aggregate data to create reports on the gender gap, economic opportunities, and market potential (all aggregated data is anonymized).
• Communication: Send newsletters, updates on our 2026 roadmap, and industry highlights.
• Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations under Nigerian and international laws.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following strategic instances:

• Strategic Partners: With entities like Future Africa or specific infrastructure partners only when necessary to facilitate a specific deal or partnership you have expressed interest in.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, email marketing, and event coordination.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of The HERitage Collective and its members.

5. Data Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights (NDPR & General)

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: Request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to access certain features of the site.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website or newsletters may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., news articles, partner portfolios). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: