Privacy Policy

Multipolar Defense, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you visit our website, use the investor portal, interact with the marketplace, use the services fit configurator, or otherwise engage with our services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways across our Services:

• Voluntary Communications: If you contact us via email at info@multipolardefense.com, we collect your email address, name, and any other information you choose to provide in your message to facilitate a response.
• Marketplace Waitlist: If you join the marketplace waitlist, we collect your email address to notify you when the marketplace launches.
• Marketplace Vendor Submissions: If you submit a solution for consideration in the marketplace, we collect your name, email address, company name, solution name, and solution description.
• Services Fit Configurator: If you use the services fit configurator, we collect your assessment answers. If you submit a briefing request through the configurator, we also collect your name, organization, role, work email, preferred timing, and a description of your challenge.
• Investor Portal Registration and Use: If you are granted access to the investor portal, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely by our authentication provider). We may also collect information you provide through the portal, including investment intents (amount, type, and notes), profile information, and any other data you choose to submit.
• Automatic Log Data: Like most websites, our web hosting provider (e.g., Vercel) and database provider (e.g., Supabase) may automatically record standard internet log information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and date/time stamps. This data is used solely to maintain site security, analyze trends, and administer the Services.
• Cookies and Analytics: We may use basic cookies or server-side telemetry to optimize browser performance and understand website traffic flow. These tools do not collect personally identifiable behavioral profiles. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

2. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used strictly to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Services, including the investor portal and marketplace.
• Respond directly to your inquiries, briefings, and consultancy queries.
• Process and evaluate marketplace waitlist registrations and vendor submissions.
• Process and evaluate investment intents submitted through the investor portal.
• Provide you with access to the investor portal and its features, including the cap table, financial models, and data room.
• Monitor, detect, and prevent security threats or technical issues.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Services, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and secure. These providers include:

• Hosting and Infrastructure Providers: Vercel (web hosting) and Supabase (database, authentication, and storage) process data on our behalf to operate the Services.
• Analytics Providers: We may use analytics tools to understand website traffic and usage patterns.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by federal, state, or international laws, or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard any information collected, including encryption in transit, access controls, and authentication requirements for the investor portal. However, no database or transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your communications, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Marketplace waitlist and vendor submission data is retained until the marketplace launches and for a reasonable period thereafter, or until you request deletion.
• Services fit configurator submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for business purposes.
• Investor portal account data is retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter, or as required by applicable securities, tax, and corporate laws.
• Investment intent data is retained in accordance with applicable securities and corporate record-keeping requirements.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal and regulatory retention requirements.
• Portability: You may request that we provide your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
• Do Not Sell: We do not sell your personal information. If this changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the ability to opt out.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@multipolardefense.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

7. International Data Transfers

Our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and to the processing of your information in the United States.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable law. We will take reasonable steps to investigate the breach, mitigate any harm, and prevent future occurrences.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are directed strictly to professional, commercial, and government entities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete such information.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share your personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at info@multipolardefense.com.

11. European Economic Area and United Kingdom Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. Our legal bases for processing your personal information include your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations. To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at info@multipolardefense.com.

12. Governing Law and Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict of law principles. We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, including by posting a notice on the Services or sending an email to registered users.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Multipolar Defense, LLC
Email: info@multipolardefense.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Multipolar Defense, LLC recommends that you consult with qualified legal counsel regarding any questions you may have about this Privacy Policy or your rights and obligations hereunder.