Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice outlines how Woolly Bear Capital LLC ("WBC," "we," "our," or "us") handles personal information collected through business interactions. While our website does not collect personal information, we do gather data through various business activities. Our commitment to privacy is balanced with practical business needs and legal requirements.

Introduction and Scope

Woolly Bear Capital LLC provides this Privacy Notice to inform individuals ("Data Subjects") about our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information. This Privacy Notice applies to our interactions with:

• Directors, officers, employees, and representatives of companies in which WBC has invested or is considering investing.
• Individual representatives of third-party sellers, advisers, consultants, and service providers.
• Persons applying for or inquiring about employment with WBC.
• Potential investors and their representatives.
• Other individuals with whom we conduct business.

Information We Collect

Types of Personal Information

In the course of our business operations, WBC may collect various categories of personal information, including but not limited to:

• Identifying information such as name, postal address, email address, phone number, and similar identifiers.
• Professional information including employment history, current employer, and job title.
• Financial information such as bank account details, investment profiles, and tax information where relevant to our business relationship.
• Educational background and qualifications.
• Contact details and correspondence records.

Collection Methods

We collect personal information through various channels:

• Directly from you when you communicate with us, submit information, or enter into a business relationship with WBC.
• From third parties such as business partners, service providers, and publicly available sources.
• Through business transactions, due diligence processes, and professional networking.

While our website does not actively collect personal information, standard web traffic information may be automatically gathered through our web hosting services.

How We Use Your Information

WBC uses the personal information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Conducting business with current and prospective portfolio companies.
• Evaluating investment opportunities and performing due diligence.
• Managing relationships with service providers and business partners.
• Assessing employment applications and managing the hiring process.
• Communicating with potential investors.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Protecting our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

We process personal information when necessary for our legitimate business interests, to fulfill contractual obligations, or to comply with legal requirements.

Information Sharing Practices

Within Our Organization

Personal information may be shared among authorized personnel within WBC for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice.

With Third Parties

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as legal advisors, accountants, and IT service providers.
• Business partners, co-investors, and portfolio companies when necessary for business operations.
• Regulatory authorities, government agencies, or other third parties as required by law.
• Parties involved in potential business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or sales of assets.

WBC does not sell personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

WBC retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The duration of our business relationship with you.
• Legal obligations to which we are subject.
• Statutes of limitations under applicable law.
• Potential disputes or ongoing litigation.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under California law. WBC will comply with applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), to the extent such laws apply to our operations.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

WBC reserves the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Privacy Notice. We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

Legal Compliance Statement

This Privacy Notice describes our general personal information practices. WBC will handle personal information in accordance with applicable laws. However, we do not commit to taking any discretionary actions regarding personal data (such as deletion upon request) unless specifically required by applicable law.

Website Usage

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice. Our website may contain links to third-party websites. WBC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WBC disclaims any liability for any damages related to our privacy practices. Your use of our website and engagement with our business constitutes your acceptance of the limitations described in this Privacy Notice.