Privacy Policy

1. Overview

ARC ("we," "us," or "our") operates arcfund.ai (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site or submit your email address for early access.

ARC is not a registered investment fund, investment company, or investment adviser. The Site is an informational and community access platform only.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Email address (when you submit a request for early access or contact us)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or correspondence

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and approximate location (country/region)
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account information, or payment information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process early access requests and manage our waitlist
• Send communications about ARC, including updates and announcements (with your consent)
• Analyze Site traffic and improve user experience
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Protect against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing your personal data is:

• Consent: When you submit your email address for early access
• Legitimate interests: Site analytics and security
• Legal obligation: Compliance with applicable law

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (including Google LLC for analytics, email delivery providers, and hosting services), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not share personal information with investment advisers, brokers, or financial institutions.

6. Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about Site usage and report on Site activity. Information generated by Google Analytics (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google uses this information to evaluate use of the Site, compile reports on Site activity, and provide other services related to Site usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; some Site features may not function properly if you do.

For more information on Google's data practices, see Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral tracking across third-party sites beyond the analytics described above.

7. Data Retention

We retain email addresses and related information for as long as necessary to operate the waitlist and communicate with you, or until you request deletion. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information ("right to be forgotten")
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EEA/UK users)

To exercise any of these rights: Contact us at legal@arcfund.ai.

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of sale (we do not sell personal information).

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us for deletion.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For privacy inquiries:

Clean Core, LLC, a California limited liability company
legal@arcfund.ai