Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Potomac (“PTV,” “we,” “us,” and/or “our”) handles personal data we collect online (e.g., through our websites or social media accounts) (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal data we collect and process, how we may use and share the data, and the choices that are available to you with respect to our handling of your data.

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Information We Collect

Information we collect directly from you

We collect the information you provide directly to us, such as your email address when you ask to receive emails, fill out a form, enter information on the website, or use Live Chat, or interact with us on social media. The types of personal data we may collect directly from you include:

  • Contact information, such as your name, title, employer or company affiliation, email address, mailing address, and phone number;
  • Optional information you may choose to provide, such as your age group, date of birth, gender, social handles, your location; and
  • Any other information you choose to provide.

Information about you through your use of our Services

We may collect information about you and your use of the Services, when you:

  • Request information.
  • Correspond with our customer service team.
  • Response to a job posting.
  • Interact with our social media pages.

Information we collect from other sources

When you access the Services through a social network, such as LinkedIn, we may collect information from the social network in accordance with your settings on the social network. If you interact with us on social media, we will collect information about those interactions. The information we may collect includes your name, social media handle, picture, email address, and any information you volunteer.

Information we collect by automated means

When you visit our Services online, we collect certain information automatically. To collect this information, we may use cookies, web beacons, log files, and similar technologies. A “cookie” is a text file that websites send to a visitor‘s computer or other internet-connected device to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to store information or settings in the browser. A “log file” tracks your actions on websites and may collect information related to your device, browser, internet service provider, and the time of your activity. A “web beacon,” also known as a pixel tag or clear GIF, is used to transmit information back to a web server. We may also collect information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites. The information we collect automatically may include:

  • URLs that refer visitors to our websites;
  • Search terms used to reach our websites;
  • Details about the devices that are used to access our websites (such as IP address, browser information, location information, device information, and operating system information);
  • Details about your interaction with our websites (such as the date, time, length of stay, and specific pages accessed during your visits to our websites, and which emails you may have opened); and
  • Usage information (such as the number and frequency of visitors to our websites).

We may associate this information with you, the device you use to connect to our Services, or email or social media accounts that you use to engage with PTV.

Analytics Services Provided by Others

We may allow others to provide analytics services on our behalf across the internet and in mobile applications. These entities may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites and applications, including your IP address, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked, and conversion information. This information may be used by PTV and others to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the frequency you visit certain content, and better understand your online activity.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to deliver the products and services you request, or to provide more information about such products and services, to maintain and customize your experience with our Services and our interactions with you, and to provide, maintain, and improve our Services (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the website, and to assess the success of marketing campaigns). We also use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about our Services, news, events, or related information you subscribed to, or to tell you about products and services that may be of interest to you;
  • Respond to your requests, inquiries, comments, and suggestions;
  • Facilitate your engagement with the Services; and
  • Protect against, identify, investigate, and respond to fraud or other illegal activity.
  • Assist us with market and consumer studies regarding product types, demographics, and consumer preferences.

How We Share Your Information

We may share the information we collect:

  • With service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as those that provide customer service, data analytics, and marketing support;
  • With select affiliates or partners as a part of an event or co-sponsored promotion;
  • To comply with a legal or regulatory obligation, protect and defend PTV’s rights or property, protect the safety of our customers and website users or the public, and protect against legal liability;
  • In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by a third party;
  • Between and among PTV’s current and future parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and other companies under common control and ownership; and
  • With your consent and at your direction.

When you provide information through the Services, that information might be publicly posted.

Your Rights and Choices

Opting out of email marketing
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by following the instructions included in those emails. If you opt out of receiving such communications, note that we may continue to send you non-promotional emails (such as responsive emails or emails about changes to our legal terms).
Restricting cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our websites and Services.

Children

Our Services are not designed for children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you have reason to believe that a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at privacy@potomac.com, and we will delete that information from our databases.

Data Transfers

PTV is headquartered in the United States. If you provide information to us from another country, we may transfer your personal data to, or store or access it in, a jurisdiction that may not provide equivalent levels of data protection as your home jurisdiction. We will take steps to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

Residents of the European Economic Area

The privacy of EU-based users is protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Data subjects have the right to request the full extent of their personal data that has been collected, processed, and stored by PTV, free of charge. PTV does not collect, process, or store personal data without the subject’s prior consent. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Data subjects have the right to request PTV to stop processing their personal information and/or delete it from the database. Data subjects have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from PTV. Please contact us at privacy@potomactpl.com regarding any of the foregoing.

Links to Other Websites and Third-Party Content

We generally do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website. We reserve the right to feature links on our website to third-party websites, services, and applications that are not operated or controlled by PTV. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we cannot take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service before providing any information to or through them. The Services may include an activity feed, social media buttons, and widgets, such as a “Share This” button. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the third-party service that provides the feature.

Data Retention

Our retention periods for personal data are based on business needs and legal requirements. We retain personal data for as long as is necessary for the processing purpose(s) for which the data was collected, and any other permissible, related purpose.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do so, we will post the updated policy on our sites and will indicate when the Privacy Policy was last revised. If we make any material changes, we will provide you with additional notice. You should periodically review our current Privacy Policy to stay informed of our personal data practices.

California Privacy Rights

California law permits residents of California to request notice of how their information is shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes or to opt out of such sharing. We do not share your data third parties for direct marketing purposes.

Additionally, if you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) requires us to disclose the following information with respect to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal data.

  • Categories of Personal Data Collected: In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal data: identifiers; commercial information; demographic information; employment information, internet or electronic network activity; geo-location data; audio, electronic, visual, or similar information; inferences; and other categories of personal data that relates to or is reasonably capable of being associated with you. For examples of the precise data points we collect, please see “Information We Collect” above.
  • Business or Commercial Purpose for Collecting and Using Data: We collect each category of personal data listed above for the business or commercial purposes described in the “How We Use Your Information” section above.
  • Categories of Sources of Personal Data: We collect each category of personal data listed above from you and the third-party sources described in the “Information we collect from other sources” section above.
  • Categories of Personal Data Disclosed: In the preceding 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal data for business or commercial purposes: identifiers; commercial information; demographic information; internet and electronic network activity; geo-location data; audio, electronic, visual, or similar information; inferences; and other categories of personal data that relates to or is reasonably capable of being associated with you.
  • Categories of Third Parties With Whom We Share Personal Data: We may share each category of personal data listed above with the third parties as described in the “How We Share Your Information” section above.

Your Consumer Rights

California consumers have the right to request access to their personal data, additional details about our information practices and deletion of their personal data (subject to certain exceptions). California consumers also have the right to opt out of sales of personal data, if applicable. We describe how California consumers can exercise their rights under the CCPA below. Please note that you may designate an authorized agent to exercise these rights on your behalf by providing a notarized power of attorney evidencing that you have empowered the authorized agent to exercise your CCPA rights on your behalf. We will not discriminate against you if you choose to exercise your rights under the CCPA.

Right to Know: You may request access to the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the last 12 months. You may also request additional details about our information practices, including the categories of personal information we have collected, the sources of collection, the purpose for collecting information, the categories of information we share, and the categories of third parties with whom we share information. You may make an access request by calling 212.938.4811 or visiting this page CCPA Request Form. We will verify your request by contacting you after receiving your request to verify your identity.

Deletion: You may request that we delete the personal data we have collected about you (subject to certain exceptions). Please note that we may retain certain information as required or permitted by applicable law. You may make these requests by emailing privacy@potomactpl.com or visiting this page CCPA Request Form. We will verify your request by contacting you after receiving your request to verify your identity. If you request to delete your personal data, certain of our products and services may no longer be available to you.

Sharing and Sale of Personal Data Under CA law

California law requires website and online service operators to disclose whether third parties may collect personal information about their users’ online activities over time and across different sites when the users use the operator’s website or service. Third parties that have content or services available through our Services such as a social feature, analytics service, or an advertising network partner, may obtain information about your browsing or usage habits. We do not knowingly permit such third parties to collect any personal information through our Service for their own unrelated marketing or business purposes or unless you directly provide it to us and we provide it to them with your consent. Unless specifically stated in this Privacy Policy, we do not share, disclose or sell your personal information to third parties for their own use, but we do share your personal information with our affiliates and trusted partners (as set forth herein) in arrangements that may meet the broad definition of “sale” under California law. In these arrangements, use of the information we share is limited by policies, contracts, or similar restrictions. In the preceding 12 months we may have disclosed, shared or sold, as defined by California law, one or more of the above categories of personal information.

Right to Opt Out of Sharing, Disclosure, or Sale of Personal Information

You have the right to direct us to not share, disclose, or sell your personal information. To exercise this right, you or your authorized representative may submit a request by clicking on the following link:
Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Timing

We will endeavor to respond to a verified consumer request within 45 days. If we require more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension in writing. We do not charge a fee to process or respond to a verified consumer request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded. If we determine that the request warrants a fee, we will provide explanation and a cost estimate prior to completing the request. You may only make a request for access or data portability twice within a 12-month period.

Under California law, website and online service operators are required to disclose how they respond to web browser “do not track” signals. PTV does not currently take actions to respond to Do Not Track signals as a uniform standard for such response has not yet been established.

Nevada Privacy Rights

Personal Information Collection and Purposes of Use

If you are a Nevada resident: We collect certain personal information of Nevada consumers through our Service. This information is listed in the Information We Collect section above. We collect this personal information for the reasons set forth in the How We Use Your Information section above, and we share your information as set forth in the How We Share Your Information section above.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access and/or correct your personal information, or opt out of sale of personal information. If you would like to review, correct, or update your personal information, you or your authorized representative may submit your request to NV Request Form. We will respond to your verified request as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days after receipt. If circumstances cause any delay in our response, you will be promptly notified and provided a date for our response.We generally do not disclose or share personal information for profit. Under Nevada law, you have the right to direct us to not sell or license your personal information to third parties. To exercise this right, if applicable, you or your authorized representative may submit a request to NV Request Form. We will respond to your verified request as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than sixty (60) days after receipt. If circumstances cause any delay in our response, you will be promptly notified and provided a date for our response.

Contact Us

Nevada residents can contact us with questions about these Nevada Privacy Rights or to exercise your rights as described above, at NV Request Form.

Contacting Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or would like to update your preferences or information we have about you, please contact us at the information provided below. We will take reasonable steps to respond to your request.
Potomac Technology Ventures, LLC
1540 Broadway, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10036
privacy@potomactpl.com

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