Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PitchIT (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA).

POPIA exists to safeguard personal information and ensure it is processed lawfully, transparently, and for a specific purpose.

By using PitchIT, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Responsible Party & Information Officer

Company Name: PitchIT Global

Email: info@pitchitglobal.com

Information Officer: Akshay Singh

In terms of POPIA, we act as the “Responsible Party” for your personal information.

3. Personal Information We Collect

Founders:

• Full name, ID/passport
• Contact details (email, phone)
• Business information (startup idea, pitch deck, financial projections)
• Funding requirements

Investors:

• Name, contact details
• Investment preferences
• Financial capacity ranges

All Users:

• IP address, browser/device data
• Platform usage data
• Communications with us

POPIA requires that data collected must be relevant, limited, and for a defined purpose.

4. Purpose of Processing

• Match founders with investors
• Facilitate pitch opportunities
• Communicate platform updates
• Improve platform functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

We will not use your data beyond its intended purpose without consent.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity (platform use)
• Legitimate interests (platform functionality)
• Legal obligations

6. Sharing of Information

• Verified investors (if you are a founder)
• Verified founders (if you are an investor)
• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Regulators or legal authorities (if required)

We ensure all third parties comply with POPIA standards.

7. Data Security

• Loss
• Unauthorised access
• Data breaches

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

• Only as long as necessary
• Or as required by law

Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer needed.

9. Your Rights

• Access your personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

10. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content.

11. Cross-Border Transfers

If data is transferred outside South Africa, we ensure equivalent protection standards and safeguards.

12. PAIA Manual

PitchIT maintains a PAIA Manual outlining how users can request access to records.

To request access:
📧 info@pitchitglobal.com

13. Changes to Policy

We may update this policy. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance.