Pitch Gambit™ – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09 December 2025

Pitch Gambit (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy, securing your personal information, and ensuring transparent data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you interact with our services, website, social media pages, funnels, and digital platforms.

By using our services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and business information:

1.1 Personal Information

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Identification details (if required for funding or due diligence)

Address or location information

1.2 Business Information

Company name & registration details

Business financials submitted for funding analysis

Funding history and funding needs

Documents uploaded for review (business plans, financial models, statements, etc.)

1.3 Technical & Website Data

IP address

Device information

Browser type

Cookies and tracking pixels

User behaviour on our website, ads, and funnels

1.4 Lead Generation & Campaign Data

Collected from:

Facebook/Meta Lead Forms

Instagram and WhatsApp interactions

Landing pages and Calendly bookings

Email/WhatsApp submissions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal and business information strictly for legitimate business purposes, including:

2.1 Service Delivery

To assess funding readiness

To prepare business plans, pitch decks, and financial models

To deliver consulting services

To communicate updates or service progress

2.2 Funding Applications

To prepare and submit funding applications to DFIs, banks, grants, and private funders

To complete due-diligence, compliance, and supporting documentation

To liaise with funders, only with your permission

2.3 Marketing & Communication

To send emails, WhatsApp messages, or SMS updates

To deliver educational content, guides, newsletters, and offers

To send reminders and appointment confirmations

(You may opt out at any time.)

2.4 Platform Improvement

Improve our website, funnels, ads, and user experience

Analyse campaign performance

Enhance customer support and product features

3. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA + GDPR Aligned)

We process data based on:

Your consent (when you submit a form or contact us)

Legitimate business interests (consulting, funding readiness, service delivery)

Contractual obligations (when you sign up for our services)

Legal compliance (when required by law for funding submissions)

4. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

Encrypted storage systems

Restricted internal access

Secure payment gateways

Two-factor authentication on internal systems

POPIA and GDPR-aligned data protection protocols

We never sell your personal information.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share data only when necessary and with your consent:

5.1 With Funding Institutions

Including: IDC, NEF, SEFA, SEFA-backed funds, banks, private funders, and grant programmes.

5.2 With Service Providers

Developers

Analysts

Auditors

Advisors assisting with your application

These providers are strictly required to protect your data.

5.3 Legal Requirements

If required by law, regulation, or court order.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) to:

Improve marketing performance

Understand visitor behaviour

Optimise ad targeting

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary for:

Service delivery

Compliance and audit requirements

Regulatory or legal obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights (POPIA / GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal information

Request corrections

Request deletion

Withdraw consent

Opt out of marketing

Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
[email protected]

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or funnels may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 18. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

If your information is stored or processed outside South Africa, we ensure compliance with international data protection standards.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data access requests:

📧 [email protected]
📍 South Africa
🌐 www.pitchgambit.com