Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15 August 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how AppQuantum Publishing Ltd (“AppQuantum,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information submitted through the investment program application form on our website https://appquantum.vc (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information you provide directly:
- Full name of the contact person
- Сountry
- Business email address
- Studio or company name
- Description of your project, game, or application
- Any other information you include in your submission
b. Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Log files and error reports
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section)
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data to:
- Review and assess your application for the AppQuantum VC program
- Communicate with you regarding your application
- Maintain business correspondence and internal records
- Store the information in our databases for internal purposes, including archiving and statistical analysis
- Analyse Site performance and improve our services
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Protect our rights and address legal claims
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:
- Consent – provided when you submit your application
- Legitimate interest – in evaluating applications and improving our services
- Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with applicable laws
4. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Other companies within the AppQuantum group
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, CRM, communication tools)
- Professional advisers (e.g., auditors, lawyers)
- Authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal information.
5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to countries outside your residence, including those without equivalent data protection laws. In such cases, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as needed to:
- Evaluate your application
- Maintain related business records
- Store it for legitimate internal purposes (including archives and statistical analysis)
- Fulfil legal obligations
Data is generally retained for no longer than five (5) years, unless required otherwise by law or stored in a secure, non-active format for internal purposes.
7. Security
We apply technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure servers and restricted access to databases
- Encryption where appropriate
- Role-based access controls
- Regular monitoring and review of security measures
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no system is entirely secure.
8. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request data portability
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
9. Your Rights (CCPA / CPRA – California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you may:
- Request details on the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (in any case, we do not sell your data)
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Ensure the Site functions properly
- Analyse how visitors use the Site
- Improve performance and user experience
- Remember your preferences
- Deliver relevant content and measure marketing effectiveness (if applicable)
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the Site’s functionality. By continuing to use the Site without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Significant changes may be communicated directly through your email.
12. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
AppQuantum Publishing Ltd
Email: vc@appquantum.com
Address: Kolonakiou 39, FREMA PLAZA, Floor 3, Ayios Athanasios, 4103, Limassol, Cyprus