Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 12, 2026 Last Updated: May 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Cho Ventures ("Cho Ventures," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.cho.ventures (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us.

Cho Ventures is the parent organization for a portfolio of affiliated brands and ventures. References to "Cho Ventures" in this policy may include our affiliated entities where context applies.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information you provide directly. This includes information you submit through contact forms, newsletter signups, event registrations, membership applications, surveys, or other interactions. Examples include your name, email address, phone number, company, job title, mailing address, and any message content you choose to share.

b. Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and general geographic location derived from your IP address.

c. Information from cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, remember your preferences, and support marketing efforts. See Section 6 for details.

d. Information from third parties. We may receive information about you from service providers, marketing partners, analytics providers, social media platforms, or publicly available sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;

  • Respond to inquiries, requests, and communications;

  • Send newsletters, event announcements, marketing communications, and updates (where permitted);

  • Process registrations, applications, and transactions;

  • Personalize content and experiences;

  • Analyze usage and performance of the Site;

  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents;

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Affiliated entities. With brands and ventures affiliated with Cho Ventures, for purposes consistent with this policy.

  • Service providers. With vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email marketing, CRM, analytics, payment processing). These providers are contractually limited to using your information only to perform their services for us.

  • Legal and safety. When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Cho Ventures, our users, or others.

  • Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, in which case your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • With your consent. For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent.

5. Third-Party Services

The Site uses third-party tools and platforms, which may include analytics providers, email marketing platforms, customer relationship management systems, and content delivery networks. These third parties may collect information about your interactions with the Site under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of these providers.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep the Site functioning properly;

  • Remember your preferences and settings;

  • Measure and analyze Site performance and traffic;

  • Support marketing and remarketing efforts.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain Site features. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access — to request a copy of the information we hold about you;

  • Correction — to request that we correct inaccurate information;

  • Deletion — to request that we delete your information, subject to legal exceptions;

  • Opt-out — to opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or by contacting us;

  • Data portability — where applicable, to request your information in a portable format;

  • Withdrawal of consent — to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what categories of personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with similar laws may have rights under the GDPR or comparable frameworks, including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing, and data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Cho Ventures is based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Cho Ventures Email: [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL] Address: [INSERT MAILING ADDRESS] Miami, Florida, United States

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.