Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7/1/25

Fuse Accelerator, LLC (“Fuse Accelerator,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website or submitting your personal data via our application or contact form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Fuse Accelerator, LLC is a startup accelerator that provides programming, mentorship, and resources for scale-stage startups. We are the data controller of any personal data you provide through our website or other interactions.

Our contact details are:
Fuse Accelerator, LLC
info@fuseaccelerator.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Data You Provide Directly:

  • Application Data: name, email, phone number, company name, pitch deck, team bios, and any supporting documents you upload

  • Contact Form Data: name, email, and the message content

  • Marketing Preferences: if you opt in to receive updates from us

b. Data We Collect Automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, date/time stamps, and website usage through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): When you opt in to marketing communications or submit a contact form.

  • Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): When processing your application to participate in our accelerator program.

  • Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f)): For purposes such as improving our services, website analytics, and ensuring program integrity.

  • Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Where required to comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Review and evaluate accelerator program applications

  • Communicate with you regarding your application or inquiry

  • Deliver marketing communications if you have opted in

  • Improve and secure our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Program evaluators and mentors (under confidentiality obligations)

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, CRM, analytics tools)

  • Regulatory or legal authorities when legally required

If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or an adequacy decision.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Application materials may be retained for future cohort consideration unless you request deletion.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – request a copy of your personal data

  • Right to rectification – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – request deletion of your personal data

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU country of residence

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Email Address]

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how users interact with the site. Where required, we will request your consent to set non-essential cookies.

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner when first visiting the site.

9. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the "Effective Date" listed at the top. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent website notice.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us.