Privacy policy

Last updated: 26/01/2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how BlackWood Ventures ApS and BlackWood Capital Partners ApS (together, “BlackWood”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you visit or interact with our website www.blackwood.vc (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and lawful manner in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

BlackWood is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.

Legal entities:

  • BlackWood Ventures ApS

  • BlackWood Capital Partners ApS

Address: Bredgade 65A, 3rd floor, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark

Email: info@blackwood.vc

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Information you provide voluntarily

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name and role

  • Investor profile or investment interests

  • Any information you submit via contact forms, applications, or email correspondence

b) Automatically collected data (Usage Data)

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs

  • Approximate location (country/city level)

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis, including:

  • Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. newsletter signup)

  • Contractual necessity – to respond to inquiries or manage relationships

  • Legitimate interests – such as operating, improving, and securing our Website

  • Legal obligations – where required by law

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Evaluate investment or partnership interest

  • Communicate relevant updates, insights, or events (where permitted)

  • Analyze Website usage and improve performance

  • Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email tools) acting as data processors under contractual safeguards

  • Affiliates within the BlackWood group

  • Professional advisers (legal, financial, compliance)

  • Authorities where required by law

  • Third parties in connection with a merger, financing, or asset transfer

Personal data is shared only where necessary and subject to appropriate protections.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure Website functionality and to understand usage patterns.

Types of cookies used:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for Website operation

  • Functional cookies – remember preferences

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand Website usage

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only with your consent.

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Criteria used to determine retention include:

  • Nature and sensitivity of the data

  • Purpose of processing

  • Legal and regulatory obligations

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside Denmark or the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the EU Commission

10. Your Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request rectification or erasure

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact info@blackwood.vc.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet).

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

📧 info@blackwood.vc