4TheBold

Data Deletion Policy

At 4TheBold, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines your rights and our procedures regarding the deletion of your account and associated data, in compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy regulations.

1. Requesting Data Deletion

You can request the permanent deletion of your account and personal data at any time. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your 4TheBold account.
  2. Navigate to your Profile.
  3. Select the Settings tab.
  4. Click the Delete Account button and follow the prompts.

2. The Deletion Process

Upon requesting account deletion, the following actions occur immediately:

  • Your account status is marked as pending deletion.
  • Your public profile and associated startups are hidden from the platform.
  • Any active subscriptions are canceled.
  • Your session is revoked, and you are logged out.

30-Day Grace Period

We provide a 30-day grace period from the time of your request. During this period, your data remains safely stored on our servers but is inaccessible to other users. If you change your mind, you can cancel the deletion request simply by logging back into your account before the 30 days expire.

3. Permanent Deletion

Once the 30-day grace period concludes, your account undergoes permanent (hard) deletion. This action is irreversible.

What gets deleted:

  • Your user profile, settings, and credentials.
  • Your roles as an Investor, Enabler, Market participant, or Founder.
  • Any bookmarks, connections, and personal notes.

Data Retained for Legal & Analytical Purposes

Some data cannot be fully deleted due to legal, security, or platform integrity requirements. In these cases, the data is anonymized:

  • Financial Transactions: Records of payments or subscriptions are retained and anonymized to comply with tax and accounting laws.
  • Startups: Startups you created are retained on the platform for historical continuity but are downgraded to 'draft' status and stripped of your personal ownership identifiers.
  • Platform Analytics: Aggregated, non-identifiable usage data may be retained for analytical purposes.

4. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy, or if you encounter issues deleting your account through the platform, please contact our privacy team at:

privacy@4thebold.com

Last updated: February 2026