Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 18, 2025

Introduction

Horizon3 Venture Studio, LLC (“Horizon3”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), respects and is committed to protecting the personal data.of our website visitors, customers, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Throughout this policy, we use the term "personal information" to describe information that can be associated with a specific person and can be used to identify that person. We do not consider personal information to include information that has been aggregated and/or anonymized so that it does not identify a specific user.

Our Services may integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Google Workspace, Slack, and others) to provide users with productivity tools, such as AI-powered assistance for responding to messages, managing tasks, and organizing communications.

By using the products and services offered on the Site (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or otherwise use the Services.

Personal Data We Collect

Personal Data You Provide Directly

We collect personal information when you:

Create an account or log in to our Services.
Connect third-party services (e.g., LinkedIn, Google, Slack).
Upload files, send messages, or provide input within our platform.
Communicate with our support team.

Information Collected from Third-Party Platforms

If you connect third-party services (e.g., LinkedIn, Google Workspace, Slack), we may collect:

Profile Data: Name, job title, company, and other professional details.
Messaging Data: Content of messages, emails, or conversations for summarization or response suggestions.
Calendar & Contacts: Meeting schedules, attendee lists, and professional contacts.
Activity & Engagement: Message history, interactions, and communication patterns.

We only collect this data with your explicit permission and solely for the purpose of providing our Services.

Personal Data We Receive Automatically from Your Use of the Service

When you visit, use and interact with the Site or use the Services, we may receive certain information about your visit, use or interactions.

We may also collect:

Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers.
Usage Data: Interactions with our Services to improve user experience.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Used for authentication, security, and service analytics.

Links To Other Websites

The Service may contain links to other websites not operated or controlled by Horizon 3, including social media services. The information that you share with those third parties will be governed by the specific privacy policies and terms of service of the third party sites, respectively and not by this Privacy Policy. By providing such links we do not imply that we endorse or have reviewed the third party sites. Please contact such third party sites directly for information on their privacy practices and policies.

How We Use Personal Data

We use collected data to:

Enhance User Productivity: Provide AI-powered responses, task prioritization, and communication insights.
Integrate with Third-Party Platforms: Sync relevant data to help users manage messages, meetings, and tasks.
Improve Service Performance: Monitor usage patterns, enhance AI models, and optimize user experience.
Ensure Security & Compliance: Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse.
Communicate Updates & Support: Notify users of service changes, improvements, or assistance requests.

We do not use personal data for advertising or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

Sharing And Disclosure Of Personal Data

We only share data as necessary to provide our Services. In certain circumstances we may share your personal information with third parties without further notice to you, unless required by the law, as set forth below:

Trusted Service Providers: To assist us in meeting business operations needs and to perform certain Services and functions, we may share personal information with vendors and service providers, including providers of hosting services, cloud services, customer support, AI infrastructure, web analytics services, and other information technology services providers, email communication software and email newsletter services. Pursuant to our instructions, these parties will access, process or store personal information in the course of performing their duties to us. We take commercially reasonable steps to ensure our service providers adhere to the Security standards we apply to your personal information.
Connected Third-Party Platforms: When users sync accounts (e.g., LinkedIn, Google Workspace, Slack), we may share information for the sole purpose of providing our Services.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of all or a portion of our assets, or transition of service to another provider, your personal information and other information may be shared in the diligence process with counterparties and others assisting with the transaction and transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that transaction along with other assets.
Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (i) comply with a legal obligation, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements, (ii) protect and defend our rights or property, (iii) prevent fraud, (iv) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Services, or the public, or (v) protect against legal liability.

We never sell or share your personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

User Rights and Data Control

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access & Review your personal data.
Modify or Delete your personal information.
Disconnect Third-Party Integrations at any time via account settings.
Request Data Export for portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ronnie@horizon3.net.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, while we have a business need to do so, or as required by law, whichever is the longer.

Data from third-party platforms is stored temporarily for processing and is not retained beyond what is needed.

Users can request immediate deletion of their data or integration history.

Data Security

We implement strict security protocols, including:

Encryption of sensitive data.
Access Controls to prevent unauthorized use.
Regular Security Audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.

While we take robust precautions, no system is entirely secure.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to, and processed in, the United States or other countries where our servers or third-party service providers are located. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. External Links and Third-Party Policies

Our Services may include links to external platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. In the event our site contains links to third-party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our site.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the updated version with a revised “Effective Date.” We will notify users of significant changes via email or within our Services. Your continued use of the website signifies acceptance of these changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the following details:

Horizon 3 Venture Studio

Ronnie Mongan
ronnie@horizon3.net

650b Fremont Avenue, 131, Los Altos, CA 94024