Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Northbridge ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, founders, limited partners and co-investors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit northbridge.com or interact with us in any capacity.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address and contact details when you submit a pitch or enquiry

• Professional information including company name, role and LinkedIn profile

• Communication history including emails and meeting notes

• Financial information relevant to investment discussions under NDA

We also collect information automatically when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type

• Pages visited and time spent on site

• Referring URLs and device information

• Cookie data and analytics identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct due diligence

• Communicate with founders, LPs and co-investors

• Send relevant updates about Northbridge including fund news and portfolio announcements

• Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Protect the security and integrity of our operations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate interests — evaluating investment opportunities and managing relationships

• Contractual necessity — fulfilling obligations to LPs and portfolio companies

• Legal obligation — complying with applicable financial regulations

• Consent — where you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from us

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers — including CRM platforms, analytics tools and email providers who process data on our behalf

• Legal and regulatory bodies — where required by law or regulation

• Co-investors and advisors — only with your explicit consent and under appropriate confidentiality agreements

• Professional advisors — including lawyers and accountants bound by confidentiality obligations

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

• Pitch and founder information — up to 5 years from last contact

• LP and investor records — for the duration of the fund plus 7 years

• Website analytics data — up to 26 months

• Email communications — up to 3 years from last interaction

7. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These include:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function

• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site

• Preference cookies — remember your settings and choices

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you

• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data

• Erasure — request deletion of your data where no legal obligation to retain exists

• Restriction — request we limit how we process your data

• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights please contact us at privacy@northbridge.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data including:

• SSL encryption across all data transmission

• Access controls limiting data to authorised personnel only

• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing

• Secure cloud infrastructure with regular backups

10. International Data Transfers

As a global fund operating across eleven countries, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. Where we transfer data internationally we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities.

11. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites including portfolio company sites and co-investor platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns or requests relating to this Privacy Policy please contact:

Northbridge Data Privacy Team privacy@northbridge.com legal@northbridge.com