Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Controller

TS Ventures GmbH
Schloßstraße 20
51429 Bergisch Gladbach
Germany

Managing Director: Tim Schumacher
Email: stephan@tsventures.io

2. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or submit information through forms linked from our website.

We aim to collect and process only the information necessary to operate our website, communicate with founders and business partners, and evaluate potential investment opportunities.

3. Personal Data We Process

Depending on how you interact with us, we may process:

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Referrer URL
  • Server log information

Contact Data

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Telephone number (if provided)

Submission Data

  • Pitch decks
  • Business plans
  • Financial information
  • Presentation materials
  • Company information
  • Documents uploaded through forms
  • Any information voluntarily submitted to us

4. Purposes and Legal Bases of Processing

Website Operation and Security

To provide a secure and reliable website, prevent abuse, and maintain system security.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).

Communication

To respond to inquiries and communicate with founders, investors, service providers, and other business contacts.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Investment and Business Opportunity Evaluation

If you submit information regarding a company, investment opportunity, fundraising process, pitch deck, business plan, or similar materials, we process that information to evaluate potential investments and business relationships.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Compliance and Legal Obligations

To comply with legal obligations and defend or establish legal claims.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Hosting and Website Infrastructure

Our website is hosted and protected using services provided by Cloudflare, Inc.

Cloudflare may process technical information such as IP addresses, request data, and security logs to provide content delivery, security, and website performance services.

Further information is available in Cloudflare's privacy documentation.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

6. Google Forms

Our website may contain links to Google Forms.

When you submit information through a Google Form, the information is processed by us and by Google as our service provider.

Information submitted may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company information
  • Pitch decks
  • Business plans
  • Financial models
  • Presentation materials
  • Uploaded files
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Please do not submit sensitive personal data unless specifically requested and necessary.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

7. Cookies

Our website does not currently use analytics, advertising, profiling, remarketing, or marketing cookies.

However, our infrastructure providers may use technically necessary cookies or similar technologies required for:

  • Security
  • Load balancing
  • Fraud prevention
  • Website functionality
  • Performance optimization

These technologies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating a secure website.

8. Recipients of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Cloud and productivity service providers
  • Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors)
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law
  • Business partners where necessary for evaluating or executing investment opportunities

We do not sell personal data.

9. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States.

Where required, transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards, including adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other mechanisms recognized under applicable data protection law.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Investment submissions and related communications may be retained for a reasonable period to evaluate opportunities, maintain records, and manage future communications.

11. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the following rights:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact:

stephan@tsventures.io

12. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or data processing practices.

The latest version will always be available on this website.