Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 10, 2026

1. Who We Are

Hughes Venture Studios is the data controller for personal data submitted via hughesventurestudios.com.

2. Data We Collect

• Application data: name, email, company/background, venture of interest, the message you send us.
• Technical data: IP address, device, browser, referring URL, pages visited (via standard analytics).
• Correspondence: any further information you provide during evaluation, due diligence or contracting.

3. How We Use It

• To review applications and decide whether to release private venture information.
• To contact you about ventures, licensing, partnerships or acquisitions.
• To operate, secure and improve the site.
• To comply with legal, accounting and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis (UK/EU GDPR)

We process data on the basis of (a) your consent when you submit a form, (b) our legitimate interests in evaluating applicants and running the platform, and (c) the steps necessary to enter into a contract with you.

5. Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share it only with vetted service providers (hosting, email, analytics, legal/accounting advisors) under appropriate agreements, and where required by law.

6. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside the UK/EEA by our service providers. Where this happens we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Retention

Application data is kept for as long as needed to evaluate or maintain a relationship with you, and afterwards only as long as required for legitimate business or legal reasons.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law you may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction on the processing of your personal data, and you may object to processing or withdraw consent. To exercise any right, contact us. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, but no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. Cookies

See our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes

We may update this policy. The “last updated” date above will change accordingly.