PRIVACY
Privacy Policy
Artemis Ventures, Ltd.
1. Introduction
Artemis Ventures, Ltd. (“Artemis”, “we”, “our”) recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan (APPI) and other applicable laws and regulations.
We handle personal information appropriately in connection with our venture capital investment activities, including deal sourcing, investment execution, and investor relations.
2. Definition of Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable individual as defined under APPI, including but not limited to:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Company name, title, professional background
- Information contained in pitch materials or communications
3. Purpose of Use
We use personal information only to the extent necessary for the following purposes:
1. Deal sourcing and evaluation
- Reviewing business plans, pitch decks, and related materials
- Communicating with founders, management teams, and advisors
2. Investment execution and portfolio management
- Due diligence, monitoring, and governance activities
3. Investor relations
- Communication with existing and prospective investors
4. Event management and communications
- Invitations, newsletters, and industry updates
5. Compliance and internal administration
- Legal, regulatory, and internal recordkeeping requirements
We will not use personal information beyond these purposes without obtaining additional consent where required.
4. Acquisition of Personal Information
We may acquire personal information through:
- Direct submission (e.g., contact forms, email, meetings)
- Referrals from third parties
- Publicly available sources (e.g., company websites, LinkedIn)
- Data providers and industry databases
5. Provision to Third Parties
We do not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
- With the individual’s consent
- When required by law or regulation
- When necessary for business operations and provided to service providers under appropriate supervision
6. Use of Service Providers
We may entrust the handling of personal information to external service providers, including CRM systems, cloud storage providers, and other operational tools.
In such cases, we will:
- Select service providers with appropriate data protection standards
- Enter into necessary contractual arrangements
- Supervise them appropriately in accordance with applicable laws
7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Personal information may be stored or processed outside Japan, including in jurisdictions such as the United States or the European Economic Area.
In such cases, we will:
- Ensure that the recipient provides a level of data protection equivalent to that required under Japanese law, and/or
- Obtain consent from individuals where required under APPI
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss, destruction, or alteration of personal information
- Leakage of personal information
Access to personal information is limited to personnel who require it for business purposes.
9. Retention Period
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.
10. Requests from Individuals
Individuals may request:
- Access to their personal information
- Correction, deletion, or suspension of use
Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
11. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Artemis Ventures, Ltd.
Email: info@artemis-ventures.vc
Address: 3-17-3-415 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Updated versions will be published on our website.
