Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Beyond Ventures™ collects, uses, and protects your information as a subscriber to our newsletter and related content. By subscribing or interacting with our publication on Substack, you agree to this policy.

1. Who We Are

Beyond Ventures™ is a newsletter published by Steve Chaparro, focused on venture capital, AI-native startups, and founder-first investing. This newsletter is hosted on Substack, and some of your data is managed through Substack’s platform.

Please also review Substack’s Privacy Policy, which governs data collection and handling at the platform level.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect and store the following information when you subscribe or interact with the newsletter:

• Name and email address (when you sign up)

• IP address and device information (automatically collected by Substack)

• Subscription type (free or paid)

• Your responses to surveys, polls, or feedback forms (if you choose to participate)

• Email engagement data (e.g., opens, clicks—standard for most email platforms)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send you weekly newsletter content

• Notify you of new posts, surveys, or relevant announcements

• Respond to your questions or feedback

• Understand readership trends to improve content quality

• Optionally, gauge interest in related projects (e.g., roundtables, syndicate participation, or future fund launches)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

4. Third-Party Tools

As this newsletter is hosted on Substack, your data is also subject to their data handling practices.

We may occasionally use third-party tools (e.g., Google Forms, Calendly, Notion) to gather voluntary feedback or schedule conversations. In those cases, your participation is optional, and any data collected is used only for its stated purpose.

5. Syndicate-Related Privacy

If you express interest in the Beyond Capital Syndicate or Beyond Capital Ventures, any information you provide (e.g., accreditation status, investment interests) will be used solely to determine fit and manage private, regulatory-compliant communications. Your responses will be treated confidentially and never shared without your permission.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email. Your data will then be deleted from our active lists within a reasonable period.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections or deletions

• Unsubscribe from communications at any time

• Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns

To do so, email steve@stevechaparro.co.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, reach out anytime:
Steve Chaparro
✉︎ steve@stevechaparro.co