Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 April 2026

At 3 Capital Ventures, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors, prospective portfolio companies, and partners. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA"). By accessing or using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and other information you provide when submitting enquiries, pitch materials, or forms via this Website.

  • Communications: Records of any communications you have with us, including through email, website forms, or other contact methods.

  • Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns on our Website, collected through cookies or similar technologies.

  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on this Website and to analyse Website usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Enquiries and Pitches: To respond to inbound enquiries and evaluate investment opportunities submitted to us.

  • Business Communications: To communicate with you about updates, events, and matters related to 3CV, where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so.

  • Website Improvement: To analyse user behaviour and improve the functionality and content of our Website.

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and to respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating this Website, processing data, or delivering services. Such providers are contractually obligated to protect your 3. Privacy Policy 1 information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

  • Professional Advisors: Legal, financial, technical, and other professional advisors engaged by 3CV in the ordinary course of business.

  • Legal Requirements: Regulators, law enforcement, or other public authorities where disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights in respect of your personal information:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.

  • Objection: You may object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing, at any time.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at engage@3capital.vc.

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and to resolve any disputes or enforce our agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

3CV is based in South Africa. Where it is necessary to transfer your personal information to service providers or partners located outside South Africa, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with POPIA and applicable law.

8. Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this Website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

3 Capital Ventures Proprietary Limited

Email: engage@3capital.vc

Address: Workshop17, 146 Campground Road, Newlands, Cape Town, 7780, South Africa