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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how we handle and protect your personal information when you apply for investment through sixthform.vc ("the Website").

The Website is operated by Adams Winter Ltd (Company Number: 10089889), of which Tim Fouracre is a director. Adams Winter Ltd facilitates Tim Fouracre's personal angel investment activities through the Sixthform project.

Adams Winter Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under registration number ZB941055.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is:

3. Information We Collect

When you apply for investment, we collect:

• Personal details: Name, email address, date of birth
• Educational information: Current college, A-level grades (predicted or achieved)
• Business information: Your elevator pitch, project links, number of co-founders
• Supporting documents: Pitch deck (if provided)
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, referrer URL

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Assess your application for investment
• Communicate with you about your application
• Arrange interviews if your application progresses
• Conduct due diligence if investment proceeds
• Maintain records for legal and regulatory compliance
• Send you updates about the Sixthform project (only with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Legitimate interests: To assess investment applications and manage Tim Fouracre's angel investment activities
• Contract: To take steps at your request prior to entering into an investment agreement
• Legal obligations: To comply with financial regulations and tax requirements
• Consent: For any marketing communications (which you can opt out of at any time)

6. Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your information with:

• Network investors: Tim Fouracre and other investors in the Sixthform network who may independently review opportunities
• Co-investors: With your permission, we may share your information with network investors when their expertise or capital would be valuable
• Professional services: Our lawyers, accountants, or other professional advisors (bound by confidentiality)
• Service providers: Email service providers, cloud storage providers (all GDPR compliant)
• Legal authorities: If required by law or court order

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure disposal of data when no longer needed

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for:

• Unsuccessful applications: 2 years (in case you wish to reapply)
• Successful applications: Duration of the investment relationship plus 7 years for tax and regulatory purposes
• Email communications: Until you unsubscribe

9. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@sixthform.vc

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO
• Adequacy decisions
• Your explicit consent

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at hello@sixthform.vc. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office:

Terms & Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using sixthform.vc ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Website.

2. About Sixthform

Sixthform is an invite-only angel network founded by Tim Fouracre. The Website is operated by Adams Winter Ltd to facilitate the network's investment activities.

Key points about our structure:

• The Club: Sixthform is a personal initiative and community founded by Tim Fouracre
• Membership: Investment is invite-only, though founders may express interest through our application process
• The Investors: Tim Fouracre leads the Club. Paul Maunders and Pete Zaborszky are the founding investors in our Network
• Investment Process: Once invited founders accept, each investor conducts an independent review and decides whether to invest. If more than one investor commits, we streamline the legal work into a single, clean round

This structure keeps collaboration and co-investment possible while ensuring every investor's decision is made independently first. This is not a collective investment scheme, fund, or regulated financial entity.

3. Investment Applications

By submitting an application to express interest:

• You confirm all information provided is accurate and complete
• You understand that investment is invite-only and submitting an application is an expression of interest only
• You acknowledge that investment decisions are made independently by network investors
• You agree to respond promptly to any follow-up communications if invited

4. Eligibility

To apply for investment, you must:

• Be 18 years old at the time of application
• Have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
• Be truthful in all representations made to us

5. Investment Terms

If your application is successful:

• Specific investment terms will be agreed separately in writing
• All investments are subject to due diligence
• You will need to enter into a formal investment agreement
• Legal advice is recommended before accepting any investment

6. Risk Warning

Important: Starting a business is high-risk. Most startups fail. Any investment you receive should be considered at risk of total loss. This warning is not just a formality – it reflects the reality of early-stage ventures.

7. Intellectual Property

When you submit an application:

• You retain all rights to your intellectual property
• You grant us a limited right to review and assess your submission
• We agree to treat your submission as confidential
• We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality if similar ideas are independently developed

8. Website Content

All content on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute:

• Financial advice
• An offer or solicitation to invest
• A recommendation to start a business
• Professional advice of any kind

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We provide the Website "as is" without warranties
• We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages
• Our total liability is limited to £100
• Some jurisdictions don't allow these limitations, so they may not apply to you

10. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Submit false or misleading information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the Website's operation
• Scrape or copy content without permission

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to the Website immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Website.

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on sixthform.vc for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies (With Your Consent)

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our service.

3. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to choose whether to accept cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies: Use the website with all functionality
• Reject analytics cookies: Use the website with essential cookies only
• Delete cookies: Remove cookies through your browser settings

4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

5. Updates to Policies

We may update these policies from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

For any questions about these policies or how we handle your data: