Effective Date: September 12, 2026
Madrona Venture Group (“us,” “we,” or “our”) operates the www.madrona.com website, which includes our investor/partner portal (our “Website”). In this Privacy Policy, we describe how we collect, use, and disclose personal data — both online (such as when you use our Website or interact with us on social media platforms) and offline (such as when you attend events or engage with our team on venture capital investment matters) — and the choices you have associated with that data (collectively, our “Services”).
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you are a resident of California: Please refer to our California Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy below, which provides additional information about our data practices and your rights under California law.
If you are a resident of Washington or Texas: Please refer to the applicable state-specific sections at the end of this Privacy Policy for information about your additional rights.
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect information — including personal data — directly from you, from other persons, and automatically as you use our Services.
Information We Collect Directly From You
We collect information from you when you:
- Use our Website
- Interact with us on social media platforms
- Sign up for our newsletter(s)
- Attend or register for an event that we sponsor, co-sponsor, or otherwise support
- Contact us
- Engage with us regarding sourcing, formation of, or investing in startups
- Become an investor, creditor, or partner (including a limited partner or general partner) in one of our affiliated entities
- Request our assistance with job placement or career counseling
- Otherwise interact with our Services
The scope of information we collect varies based on your interaction with us but typically includes your email address and contact information (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter or register for an event). We may also collect information related to your interest in working with us or one of our portfolio companies (e.g., information of the type found in a resume, cover letter, or job application), your interests in startups and investment opportunities, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
Information We Collect Automatically
We automatically collect certain information through our service providers about how you use our Services, including:
- Device and Browsing Information. When you use our Services, we may collect your device’s IP address, browser type, browser version, unique device identifiers, diagnostic data, language settings, internet service provider, referring and exiting URLs, general location information, and similar device and browsing information.
- Activity and Usage Information. We collect information about your interactions with our Services, including the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, links clicked, features used, whether you view or download any reports, and similar activity data.
Information We Collect From Third Parties
We may collect or receive information about you from third parties, including:
- Your employment history, which may include employer name, contact information, job title, education, and general location.
- Analytics providers, operating systems and platforms, public databases, and similar entities. This information may include contact information, event timestamps, and information about your use of our Services (see also the Cookies section below).
- Other Sources. As permitted by applicable terms and conditions, we may collect information about potential and current founders, investors, employment candidates, and event invitees through: (a) social media platforms, including LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Instagram, and Facebook — we may collect information you post on our accounts and information you have made publicly available on those platforms; and (b) other platforms such as Affinity, Harmonic, Pitchbook, Foresight, Gatsby, Clay, and Signa, or through other sourcing agents or contacts. We may combine this data with information we already maintain about you. We use this information to source potential founders, startups, and investments; identify potential investors, acquirers, employees (for us or our portfolio companies), and event invitees; and to improve our recommendations and Services as described below.
2. Use of Data
Madrona Venture Group uses your information, including personal data, for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and communicate with you about our Services
- To notify you about changes to our Services
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Services when you choose to do so
- To provide founder, investor, and portfolio support
- To make recommendations to you and enhance your overall experience with us
- To gather analysis and insight so that we can improve our Services
- To monitor the usage of our Services
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To provide newsletters and emails, and to facilitate events
- To facilitate career placement services for potential employment with, or transitions to or from, our portfolio companies
- To manage visitors to our offices and protect our proprietary information and intellectual property
- To respond to user inquiries and fulfill user requests
- To protect against or deter fraudulent, illegal, or harmful actions and to maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our Services
- To comply with our legal or contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce appropriate use of our Website and any applicable terms, and to protect our rights and interests and those of other users
- To respond to law enforcement requests and as required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulations
- For auditing, reporting, and other internal operations, including financial, tax, and accounting audits, as well as assessments of our privacy, security, and financial controls, and for risk and compliance purposes
- To maintain our business records
- For general business and operational support
- For any other purpose stated when collecting your personal data, as set forth in applicable data privacy laws (such as the CCPA), or as otherwise permitted by law
3. Disclosure of Data
We disclose your data in the following circumstances and to the following recipients:
Service Providers
We share your personal data with service providers that assist us in delivering our Services, including the functions listed above. These may include companies that host our data, host our Website, perform analytics, assist with marketing and advertising, provide mailing services, and other vendors and professionals (such as auditors and counsel) that we engage as needed.
Affiliates
We share information with our corporate parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Investment Partners
We may share information with portfolio companies, founders, investors, creditors, and others who may have a legitimate interest in you or your business.
Business and Marketing Partners
We may share information with entities with whom we collaborate on joint activities, joint marketing relationships, or other joint ventures.
Professional Advisors
We may share information with lawyers, auditors, bankers, insurers, and other professional advisors where appropriate in connection with their services to us.
Business Transferees
We may share information with acquirers and other participants in business transactions — including negotiations and due diligence — involving a corporate divestiture, merger, consolidation, acquisition, reorganization, sale of all or any portion of our business or assets, or equity interests in Madrona Venture Group, our affiliates, or our portfolio companies (including in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding).
Portfolio Companies
We may share contact information of potential employment candidates, founders, or investors with our current or potential portfolio companies to assist with their recruitment or fundraising needs, as permitted under applicable law or as directed by you.
Platforms, Providers, and Networks
We disclose device and browsing data, activity and usage information, and similar information to platform providers and networks for the purposes of facilitating and providing our Services.
Law Enforcement and Legal Compliance
Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal data by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also disclose your personal data where we believe such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of Madrona Venture Group or other persons
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our Services
- Protect the personal safety of users of our Services or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security and Protection of Rights
Where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our Services, our rights and property, or the rights, property, and safety of others — for example, to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to fraud, unauthorized access, illegal activities, or misuse of our Services; to address situations involving potential threats to health, safety, or legal rights; or to enforce, investigate, and take action in response to violations — we may disclose personal information accordingly. We may also disclose personal information in connection with litigation, legal claims, and our internal accounting, auditing, compliance, recordkeeping, and legal functions.
Aggregate and De-Identified Data
We may use and disclose aggregate, de-identified, or otherwise non-identifiable data with third parties for quality control, analytics, research, development, and other purposes. Where we use, disclose, or process de-identified data, we will maintain and use it in de-identified form and will not attempt to re-identify it, except as necessary to assess the adequacy of our de-identification processes under applicable law.
Other Disclosures
We may disclose personal information in other ways not described above that we notify you of, for which we obtain your consent, or that are otherwise authorized or required by law.
4. International Transfer of Data
Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer your data, including personal data, to the United States and process it there. Your use of our Services and your submission of information to us constitutes your consent to that transfer.
5. Opting Out of Email Communications
We may use your personal data to contact you with newsletters, marketing materials, event invitations, promotional content, and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any or all such email communications at any time by contacting us directly or by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.
6. Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us. We strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track and collect information about your activity on our Services, including browsing activity, device information, and similar data as described in this Privacy Policy. We use this information to analyze how users access, use, and interact with our Services; to identify and resolve bugs and errors; to assess, secure, protect, optimize, and improve the performance of our Services; and for marketing and analytics purposes.
Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers transferred to your device through your web browser for recordkeeping purposes. We also use other tracking technologies, such as beacons, tags, and scripts, to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Services.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Services may not function properly.
We currently use the following types of cookies:
- Session Cookies. Used to operate our Services.
- Preference Cookies. Used to remember your preferences and settings.
- Security Cookies. Used for security purposes.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to track and report Website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor use of our Services, and may share this data with other Google services. Google may use collected data to personalize ads within its advertising network. You may opt out of having your activity made available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Additional Tracking Technologies
Our Website also uses Google Tag Manager and loads fonts via Google Static resources. These services may place cookies or similar identifiers on your device. Please refer to Google’s privacy documentation for further details.
8. Do Not Track
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (“DNT”) signals. DNT is a preference you can set in your browser to inform websites that you do not wish to be tracked. You can enable or disable DNT through your browser’s Preferences or Settings.
9. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. If you click such a link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate steps.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective upon posting.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 206.674.3000 or toll-free 888-716-5410
- Mail: 999 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
CALIFORNIA NOTICE AT COLLECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY
This section provides additional information for California residents as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and its implementing regulations, as amended (“CCPA”). To the extent you are a California resident and we collect “personal information” subject to the CCPA, the following applies. This section does not address information that is exempt under the CCPA, such as publicly available, de-identified, or aggregated information.
Categories of Personal Information Collected and Disclosed
The table below identifies the categories of personal information we may collect about California residents and may have collected in the prior twelve (12) months. We may disclose each category to service providers or contractors for business purposes as described in this Privacy Policy.
- Identifiers: name, email address, phone number, online identifiers, and IP address
- Professional or employment-related information: company affiliation, job title, role, and business contact details
- Internet or other electronic network activity information: information regarding your interaction with our Website, portal, or communications
- Geolocation data: general location information derived from IP address
- Inferences: drawn from the above to support our business activities and relationships
Sales and Sharing of Personal Information
The CCPA defines a “sale” of personal information as disclosing or making available personal information to a third party in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration, and “sharing” as disclosing or making available personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Madrona does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We may disclose limited personal information — such as identifiers and internet or network activity information — to service providers, including analytics providers, for business purposes pursuant to written agreements that restrict the service providers’ use of the information. We do not sell or share sensitive personal information, and we do not sell or share personal information of individuals we know are under the age of 16.
Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from the following categories of sources: directly or indirectly from you; your employer (e.g., to facilitate account or portal access); affiliates; business partners; vendors and service providers; analytics providers; operating systems, platforms, and devices; publicly available sources; and other third parties.
Purposes of Collection, Use, and Disclosure
As described in Sections 2 and 3 above, we may collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information for the following business or commercial purposes, and as otherwise directed or consented to by you:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Services and business operations
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and facilitating events, newsletters, and other business communications
- To administer professional, investor, portfolio, recruiting, and business relationships
- To conduct analytics, research, auditing, and internal operations
- To manage office access and protect our proprietary information, intellectual property, and business interests
- To maintain security, prevent fraud, and detect, investigate, and deter unlawful or harmful activity
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, respond to law enforcement requests, and enforce our terms and policies
Sensitive Personal Information
We do not collect, use, or disclose “sensitive personal information” beyond the purposes authorized by the CCPA. We only use and disclose sensitive personal information as reasonably necessary and proportionate to: (i) perform the Services you request; (ii) ensure security and integrity, including preventing and detecting security incidents; (iii) detect, prevent, and respond to malicious, fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal conduct; (iv) verify or maintain the quality and safety of our Services; (v) comply with our legal obligations; (vi) support our service providers performing services on our behalf; and (vii) achieve purposes that do not involve inferring characteristics about you.
Retention
We retain personal information only as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above or as otherwise disclosed to you at the time of collection. For example, we retain account information for as long as your account is active, and for an additional period as necessary to comply with our tax, accounting, and recordkeeping obligations and legal requirements — including to protect, defend, or establish our rights and defend against potential claims. In some cases, rather than delete personal information, we may de-identify or aggregate it in compliance with the CCPA.
California Residents’ Rights
Subject to certain limitations, California residents have the following rights under the CCPA:
- Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA; accordingly, this right is not applicable to our practices.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We only use sensitive personal information for purposes authorized by the CCPA; accordingly, this right is not applicable to our practices.
- Right to Deletion: The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Know/Access: The right to know the categories of personal information collected, the categories of sources, the business or commercial purposes for collection, the categories of third parties to whom we disclose it, and the specific pieces of personal information collected about you.
- Right to Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Non-Retaliation: The right not to receive discriminatory or retaliatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.
Submitting CCPA Requests
Right to Know, Delete, and Correct. California residents may submit requests by using our webform at https://www.madrona.com/ccpa/ or by calling toll-free 888-716-5410. We will take steps to verify your identity before processing your request. If we cannot verify your identity after a good faith attempt, we may deny the request and will explain the reason for denial.
You may also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. Authorized agents must provide proof of their authorization, and we may require you to directly verify your identity and the agent’s authority.
California Shine the Light
California’s “Shine the Light” law (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.83) permits California residents to request, once per year and free of charge, information about any personal information we have shared with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes. We typically do not share information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes. To submit a Shine the Light request, email us at [email protected] or write to us at:
Madrona Venture Group, Attn: Legal, 502 Waverly Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, or
Madrona Venture Group, Attn: Legal, 999 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104.
PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR WASHINGTON RESIDENTS
This section applies to Washington State residents and supplements the main Privacy Policy above. Washington residents have rights under the Washington My Health My Data Act and related state laws, to the extent applicable to Madrona’s activities.
Washington residents may have rights to: confirm whether we are processing their personal data; access and receive a copy of their personal data; correct inaccuracies; delete their personal data; and, where applicable, opt out of certain processing activities.
To exercise these rights, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 206.674.3000 or toll-free 888-716-5410. We will respond to requests as required by applicable law and will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR TEXAS RESIDENTS
This section applies to Texas residents and supplements the main Privacy Policy above, as required by the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA).
Texas residents have the following rights: to confirm whether we are processing their personal data; to access their personal data (including in a portable format where available in digital form); to correct inaccuracies; and to delete their personal data.
To exercise these rights, please call 206.674.3000 or toll-free 888-716-5410 or you may also email us at [email protected].
Madrona does not sell Texas residents’ personal data or process it for targeted advertising. We will fulfill each request as required by applicable law and will not discriminate or retaliate against Texas residents for exercising their privacy rights.
