VC26: THE DATUMRA VENTURE COMPETITION

3.1 Identity and contact data

This may include: Name, Email address, Phone number, Job title, Company name, Founder status, Country, region or city, Social media handles, Public profile links, Website links.

3.2 Application and competition data

This may include: Competition category, Business or venture description, Founder story, Application answers, Pitch materials, Product links, Demo links, Video submissions, Supporting documents, Customer, traction or impact information, Funding stage or fundraising information, Revenue bands or business stage information, where requested, Shortlisting status, Finalist status, Winner status, Judge notes, scores and feedback, Internal assessment notes.

3.3 Nomination data

If someone nominates a founder, company, project or venture, we may collect: Nominee name, Nominee email address, Nominee company or project, Nominee country or region, Reason for nomination, Nominator name, Nominator email address, Nominator relationship to the nominee, Any other information submitted with the nomination.

3.4 Community and event data

This may include: Event registration details, Attendance records, Community profile details, Questions, comments and messages, Video, audio or chat contributions during events, Feedback forms, Survey responses, Photos or recordings from VC26 events, where applicable.

3.5 Marketing and communication data

This may include: Email preferences, Consent records, Communication history, Newsletter sign ups, Event updates, Founder resource downloads, Partner or sponsor enquiries, Responses to VC26 campaigns.

3.6 Technical and usage data

When you use VC26 websites, forms, platforms or digital services, we may collect: IP address, Device information, Browser type, Operating system, Referring website, Pages viewed, Links clicked, Date and time of access, Form progress, Application completion status, Cookie and analytics data, Security logs.

3.7 Sensitive personal data

We do not usually require sensitive personal data to enter VC26. However, some entrants may choose to share information that could reveal sensitive personal data, such as information about health, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, political opinions, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

You should only share sensitive personal data where you are comfortable doing so and where it is relevant to your application, nomination, event participation, accessibility request or communication with us.

Where required by law, we will process sensitive personal data only with your explicit consent or another lawful basis that permits us to do so.

5.1 Running the competition

This includes: Registering entrants, Processing applications, Managing nominations, Checking eligibility, Preventing duplicate entries, Reviewing application materials, Allocating entries to categories, Managing judging stages, Creating shortlists, Selecting finalists and winners, Administering prizes, Communicating important updates, Managing competition deadlines, Handling questions or complaints.

5.2 Judging and assessment

This includes: Sharing applications with judges, advisers and internal reviewers, Scoring applications, Reviewing supporting materials, Carrying out verification checks, Recording judging notes, Preparing finalist and winner materials, Managing conflicts of interest, Protecting the fairness and integrity of VC26.

5.3 Publicity and promotion

This includes: Announcing shortlisted entrants, finalists and winners, Creating founder profiles, Publishing company names, founder names, category information and public summaries, Sharing winner stories, Creating press, social media and event content, Producing VC26 reports, updates and promotional materials, Promoting Datumra, VC26 and related activities.

We will aim to use application information fairly and respectfully. We will not knowingly publish confidential commercial information or highly sensitive personal information without permission.

5.4 Community, events and founder support

This includes: Providing VC26 community access, Sending event invitations, Hosting webinars, showcases or finalist events, Matching founders with relevant mentors, advisers, partners or opportunities, Providing resources, guidance and updates, Managing event attendance, Responding to accessibility requests.

5.5 Investor, partner and sponsor opportunities

This includes: Introducing selected entrants, finalists or winners to relevant investors, partners, sponsors or ecosystem supporters, Preparing pitch showcases or founder directories, Sharing public or approved application summaries, Managing partner offers or sponsor benefits, Supporting prize delivery.

5.6 Marketing and communications

This includes: Sending VC26 updates, Sending competition reminders, Sending application completion reminders, Sending founder resources, Sending Datumra and Datumra OS updates, Sending event information, Sending partner or community updates, Measuring engagement with emails and campaigns.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. Essential competition messages may still be sent where needed to administer VC26.

5.7 Security, fraud prevention and legal compliance

This includes: Protecting our websites, systems and platforms, Preventing fraud, abuse, spam, fake entries and misuse, Enforcing VC26 Terms and Conditions, Managing disputes, Complying with legal obligations, Responding to lawful requests from authorities, Maintaining records, Protecting Datumra, entrants, judges, partners, sponsors and the wider VC26 community.

5.8 Internal reporting and improvement

This includes: Analysing application numbers and completion rates, Understanding category demand, Improving forms, communications and competition experience, Producing anonymised or aggregated insights, Measuring marketing performance, Improving future VC26 programmes.

Where possible, we use anonymised or aggregated data for reporting and insights.