We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 (Ireland), and the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (SI 336/2011).
 
Who We Are
The Born Entrepreneur is a founder-led ecosystem supporting entrepreneurship through:

• The Founder Fund – investment in high-potential businesses.

• Invested Advisory – providing fractional executive support (CEO, CFO, CRO, CPO).

• Liquidity Fund – financial solutions for equity-rich, cash-poor founders.

• TBE Academy – education programmes inspiring Ireland’s next generation of entrepreneurs.

 
TBE acts as the data controller for personal data collected in connection with these services.
 
Contact Details:
The Born Entrepreneur
15-17 Earlsfort Terrace, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 YX28, Ireland.
Email: hello@thebornentrepreneur.ie
Web: https://www.thebornentrepreneur.ie/

Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of data:

• Identity Data – name, date of birth, gender, job title.

• Contact Data – email address, phone number, postal address.

• Business Data – company name, financial information, investment interests.

• Transaction Data – details of services purchased, investments made, or payments processed.

• Educational Data – student details and progress for TBE Academy.

• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device identifiers, website usage data.

• Marketing Preferences – your choices on how we contact you.

 
How We Collect Data

• When you interact with us directly (enquiries, sign-ups, investments, programme participation).

• When you visit our website (via cookies and analytics).

• From partners, advisors, and trusted third-party sources.
   

How We Use Data
We process personal data to:

• Deliver services (funding, advisory, liquidity, education).

• Manage relationships with clients, investors, and partners.

• Process payments and comply with financial regulations.

• Send marketing and event communications (only with your consent).

• Improve our website and offerings through analytics.

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

 
Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Contract – to provide our services.

• Consent – for marketing and cookies.

• Legal obligation – compliance with laws (e.g., tax, anti-money laundering).

• Legitimate interests – service improvement, security, business growth.
   

 
Sharing Your Data
We may share personal data with:

• Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors).

• Technology providers (hosting, CRM, analytics, payment services).

• Education partners (schools, training providers for TBE Academy).

• Regulators and authorities (where legally required).

• We do not sell personal data.

 
International Transfers
If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure protection via EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
 
Data Retention

• Business and investor records: 7 years.

• Student data (TBE Academy): 2 years post-programme.

• Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn.

• Website analytics: typically 12–24 months.
   

 
Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccuracies.

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restrict or object to processing.

• Request data portability.

• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

• Complain to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) Ireland.
   

Contact us at hello@thebornentrepreneur.ie to exercise these rights.