Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Ciliad (“Ciliad”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards personal data in connection with:

• Your visit to our website

• Your submission of a contact or inquiry form

• Your communication with us via email or linked social media channels

Our services are designed for businesses and decision-makers. Ciliad acts as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

We are committed to processing personal data transparently, responsibly, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies globally, subject to applicable local laws.

We collect personal data in two ways:

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A. Information You Provide

When you submit a form or contact us, we may collect:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Company or brand name

• Website URL

• Information about your role in decision-making

• Business stage (e.g., early-stage, growing, scaling)

• Strategic priorities or challenges

• Revenue range and investment range

• Timeline for potential collaboration

• Any message or additional information you choose to provide

Providing this information is voluntary but necessary for us to evaluate and respond to your inquiry.

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B. Automatically Collected Data

When you access the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type and operating system

• Referring website

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• Interaction data (such as clicks or navigation patterns)

• Analytics and performance data

This information is used for performance monitoring, analytics, marketing measurement, and security purposes.

We use personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and contact requests

• Assess strategic fit and evaluate potential collaborations

• Provide consulting or advisory services

• Communicate regarding potential or ongoing engagements

• Improve website functionality, analytics, and performance

• Maintain security and prevent misuse

• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We may use information provided in inquiry forms to assess alignment, evaluate potential collaboration, and prioritize responses. Decisions are not made solely by automated means.

Where applicable under EU law, we process personal data based on:

• Consent (e.g., when you submit a form or accept cookies)

• Contractual necessity (when entering into or performing a service agreement)

• Legitimate interest (e.g., evaluating potential collaboration, communication, website improvement, analytics, and security)

• Legal obligation (where required by applicable law)

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

Where processing is based on legitimate interest, you may have the right to object, as described in the “Your Rights” section.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure proper website functionality, analyze usage, and measure marketing performance.

These may include:

• Necessary cookies (essential for website operation)

• Analytics cookies (to understand usage patterns and improve performance)

• Marketing cookies (to measure advertising effectiveness and support remarketing)

Analytics and marketing cookies are used only with your consent, where required by applicable law.

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers (such as analytics or advertising partners) acting on our behalf. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate our business and website, such as:

• Website hosting providers

• Analytics providers

• CRM platforms

• Scheduling or communication tools

These providers process personal data solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations. We may also disclose personal data where required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. In the event of a business transfer, merger, or restructuring, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards. We do not sell personal data. We do not share personal data for commercial resale purposes.

Some of our service providers may operate outside the European Union. As a result, personal data may be processed in countries outside the EU. Where such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (where applicable)

• Contractual and technical security measures

We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data remains protected.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Inquiry Data:
Personal data submitted through inquiry forms is typically retained for up to 12 months for communication and evaluation purposes. Certain information may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for internal analysis, business planning, and statistical purposes.

Client Data:
Where a formal service engagement is established, personal data is retained for the duration of the contractual relationship and thereafter as required by contractual obligations, applicable law, or legitimate business purposes. Upon termination of a client relationship, personal data may be deleted upon written request, unless retention is required by law or necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion (right to erasure)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request data portability

If you are a resident of the United States, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable state laws, including the right to:

• Request disclosure of collected personal data

• Request deletion of personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Obtain information regarding data sharing practices

• Opt out of certain types of data processing, where applicable

We do not sell personal data and therefore do not offer an opt-out of sale mechanism.

To exercise any rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures may include secure hosting environments, controlled access to personal data, encryption where appropriate, and the use of trusted third-party service providers that maintain industry-standard security practices.

Access to personal data is limited to individuals or service providers who require it for legitimate business purposes.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Our website and services are intended for business professionals and individuals over the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that personal data has been submitted by a minor without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

If you believe that a minor has provided personal data through our website, please contact us using the details below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

If material changes are made that significantly affect how personal data is processed, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.

Your continued use of the website after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, where permitted by applicable law.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

privacy@ciliad.com

We may request additional information to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

We will respond to valid requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.