This Privacy Policy explains how BAN collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information collected through bdangels.co, including in connection with membership payments.
3.1 Information we collect
Identity and contact information: name, email address, phone number, and organization, provided when you register or submit a pitch.
Membership and transaction information: plan selected, billing history, and payment status.
Payment information: card or mobile-banking details are entered directly into aamarPay's secure payment page. BAN does not receive or store full card numbers, CVV, or banking credentials; BAN receives only confirmation of payment status and a transaction reference.
Usage information: pages visited, device and browser type, and similar technical data collected automatically through cookies and standard web logs.
Pitch and deal information: for founders, the startup information and pitch deck submitted through the Website.
3.2 How we use information
To create and administer member accounts and process membership payments.
To provide access to deal flow, data rooms, and showcases in line with a member's plan.
To communicate with members and founders about their account, transactions, and BAN programs (BWIN, Angel Academy, DeckVue, events).
To maintain the security and integrity of the Website.
To comply with legal, regulatory, and banking requirements, including those of our payment gateway and its acquiring bank.
3.3 Sharing of information
BAN shares information only as needed to operate the Website and process payments:
With aamarPay, our payment gateway, solely to process and confirm membership payments.
With service providers who support hosting, email delivery, or Website analytics, under confidentiality obligations.
With regulators, banks, or law enforcement where required by law.
BAN does not sell personal information to third parties.
3.4 Data security
BAN applies reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. Payment card data is handled entirely within aamarPay's PCI-compliant environment and is not transmitted to or stored on BAN's own systems.
3.5 Data retention
BAN retains account and transaction information for as long as an account is active, and thereafter for as long as needed to meet accounting, tax, and regulatory record-keeping obligations.
3.6 Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by writing to hello@bdangels.co. BAN will respond within a reasonable time, subject to any information BAN or aamarPay is required to retain by law.
3.7 Cookies
The Website uses cookies to keep you signed in and to understand how the Website is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit some Website functionality.
3.8 Changes to this policy
BAN may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
3.9 Contact
Privacy questions or requests: hello@bdangels.co.