Privacy - Venture Exits

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Venture Exits LLC (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from users (“you” or “your”) of our website, http://www.ventureexits.com (the “Website”), and our consulting and professional services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541, and other applicable federal and state laws. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our Services, whether collected online or offline. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

1.1 Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2025, which is when our business first began collecting personal data from customers.

1.2 Scope of Services

Venture Exits LLC provides consulting and professional services to businesses and individuals. Our Services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

In accordance with the data minimization requirements of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541), we limit our collection of personal information to what is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.

2.1 Categories of Personal Information

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Basic Personal Information:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address

2.2 Methods of Collection

We collect personal information through the following methods:

Direct submission through our website forms
Email communications
Telephone communications
Business transactions and service agreements
Automated technologies, including cookies and similar technologies

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our Services. This information may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Date and time of visit
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Other standard web log information

This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies, as further described in Section 7 of this Policy.

We use your personal information in accordance with the processing purpose limitations established by the Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541. We do not sell your personal information or use it for targeted advertising purposes.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Primary Purposes

We use your personal information for the following primary purposes:

To provide and maintain our Services
To process and fulfill your requests for information or services
To communicate with you about our Services, including responding to your inquiries
To send administrative information, such as updates to our terms, conditions, and policies
To personalize your experience with our Services
To improve our Website and Services
To analyze usage patterns and trends
To protect the security and integrity of our Services
To comply with legal obligations

3.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract with you
Compliance with a legal obligation
Our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

3.3 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We also do not use your personal information for targeted advertising purposes.

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your personal information with third parties only as described in this section and in accordance with the Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541.

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

Website hosting and maintenance
Data analysis and processing
Customer service
Email delivery
Payment processing

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are prohibited from using or disclosing your information for any other purpose.

4.2 Analytics Partners

We specifically share information with Google Analytics, which helps us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about the use of our Services and to report on activities and trends. Google Analytics may itself collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Services.

For more information about Google Analytics, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your information to:

Enforce our agreements, policies, and terms of service
Protect the security or integrity of our Services
Protect ourselves, our users, or others from harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activity
Respond to an emergency that we believe in good faith requires disclosure

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, dissolution, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your personal information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER TEXAS LAW

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541), Texas residents have certain rights regarding their personal information.

5.1 Right to Know and Access

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell about you, and the right to access that information.

5.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of personal information that we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

5.3 Right to Correct

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.

5.4 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we provide your personal information in a readily usable format that allows you to transmit the information to another entity without hindrance.

5.5 Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information and the processing of your personal information for targeted advertising. However, as stated in Section 3.3, we do not sell your personal information or use it for targeted advertising.

5.6 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. This means we will not:

Deny you goods or services
Charge you different prices or rates for goods or services
Provide you with a different level or quality of goods or services
Suggest that you will receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services

5.7 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights described above, please submit a request to us by:

Emailing us at: hi@ventureexits.com

Your request must:

Provide sufficient information to allow us to verify you are the person about whom we have collected personal information
Describe your request with sufficient detail to allow us to properly understand, evaluate, and respond to it

We will respond to your request within [NUMBER] business days. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal information (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it.

5.8 Appeals Process

If we decline to take action on your request, you may appeal our decision by submitting an appeal request to hi@ventureexits.com. We will respond to your appeal within [NUMBER] business days. If your appeal is denied, we will provide you with information on how to submit a complaint to the Texas Attorney General.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement and maintain reasonable data security practices designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of your personal information in accordance with the Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541 and the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 521).

6.1 Security Measures

Our security measures include:

Encryption of sensitive personal information during transmission and at rest
Secure servers and networks with access controls
Regular security assessments and testing
Employee training on data security practices
Physical security measures for our facilities
Access restrictions limiting employee access to personal information
Regular monitoring for potential vulnerabilities and security incidents

6.2 Third-Party Security

We require our third-party service providers to implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect the personal information we share with them.

6.3 No Guarantee

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6.4 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for restricting access to your devices. If you believe that your account credentials or personal information have been compromised, please contact us immediately at hi@ventureexits.com.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website:

Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our Website. This helps us improve the way our Website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.

We specifically use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Website. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the Website, where visitors have come to the Website from, and the pages they visited.

7.2 Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

7.4 Universal Opt-Out Mechanism

In accordance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, effective January 1, 2025, we will recognize universal opt-out mechanisms that communicate your choice to opt out of the sale of your personal information or the processing of your personal information for targeted advertising. However, as stated in Section 3.3, we do not sell your personal information or use it for targeted advertising.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information in accordance with the data retention limitations established by the Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 541.

8.1 Retention Period

We will retain your personal information until:

You request deletion of your personal information
You close your account with us
The personal information is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed
As required by law

8.2 Data Deletion

When we no longer need to retain your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If secure deletion or anonymization is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

8.3 Retention for Legal Purposes

Notwithstanding the above, we may retain your personal information for a longer period when necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.

9.1 No Collection from Children

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

9.2 Parental Rights

If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at hi@ventureexits.com.

10. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

In the event of a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal information, we will take immediate steps to address the breach and notify affected individuals and authorities as required by law.

10.1 Notification to Affected Individuals

If we discover or are notified of a security breach involving your personal information, we will notify you without unreasonable delay, consistent with the legitimate needs of law enforcement and any measures necessary to determine the scope of the breach and restore the reasonable integrity of our systems.

10.2 Notification to Texas Attorney General

In accordance with Texas breach notification law, if a breach affects 250 or more Texas residents, we will notify the Texas Attorney General within 30 days of discovering the breach. The notification will include:

A detailed description of the nature and circumstances of the breach
The number of Texas residents affected
The measures taken regarding the breach
Any measures we plan to take in the future
Whether law enforcement has been notified

10.3 Content of Notification

Notifications to affected individuals will include:

A description of the incident in general terms
The type of personal information that was subject to the breach
The steps we are taking to protect your personal information from further unauthorized access
A telephone number you can call for further information and assistance
Advice to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports

10.4 Timing of Notification

We will provide notification to affected individuals within [NUMBER] days after we discover or are notified of the breach, unless a law enforcement agency determines that notification will impede a criminal investigation.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will only make updates when required by law or when there are major business changes.

11.1 Notice of Changes

If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by:

Posting a notice on our Website
Sending an email to the email address we have on file for you
Any other method as required by applicable law

11.2 Effective Date

The updated Privacy Policy will be effective as of the date specified in the notice. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11.3 Review Period

In accordance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice before making material changes to this Privacy Policy, giving you the opportunity to exercise your rights before the changes take effect.

11.4 Electronic Communications

By providing your email address to us, you consent to receive electronic communications from us regarding changes to this Privacy Policy in accordance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN), 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hi@ventureexits.com

Mailing Address: [To be completed]

Phone Number: [To be completed]

Website: http://www.ventureexits.com

12.1 Texas Attorney General Complaints

You have the right to file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General if you believe we have violated your privacy rights. Information on how to file a complaint can be found at: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

13. APPEALS PROCESS

13.1 Initial Request Response

If we decline to take action on your request to exercise any of your rights under this Privacy Policy, we will inform you of our decision and the reasoning behind it.

13.2 How to Appeal

If you disagree with our decision, you may appeal by sending an email to hi@ventureexits.com with the subject line “Privacy Rights Appeal.” Your appeal should include:

Your original request
Our response
The reason you believe our response was inadequate or incorrect
Any additional information that might help us process your appeal

13.3 Appeal Review Process

We will review your appeal and provide a written response within 7 business days of receiving your appeal. During our review, we may request additional information from you to verify your identity or to better understand your appeal.

13.4 Final Decision

If we deny your appeal, we will provide you with information on how to submit a complaint to the Texas Attorney General. Our response will include:

Contact information for the Texas Attorney General’s office
The reasons for our decision
Information about your right to submit a complaint to the Texas Attorney General