Privacy Policy

The Gray Beard Investor is a personal brand and educational platform operated by Hashem Zahran. We offer online and offline masterclasses, advisory content, and founder resources focused on fundraising and investor readiness.

When this policy refers to "we," "us," or "our," it refers to The Gray Beard Investor and its operator. Our primary contact for privacy matters is available at the address listed at the end of this document.

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you enroll in a masterclass or join our waitlist
• Company name, role, and company stage to tailor the learning experience
• Goals and notes you share in enrollment forms
• Payment information processed securely through our payment provider
• City and region preferences when you join the offline cohort waitlist

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is used to improve the website experience and is not linked to your personal identity.

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your enrollment and deliver the masterclass program
• Send you confirmation emails, session details, and pre-read materials
• Add you to the private alumni community upon enrollment
• Notify waitlist members when offline cohort dates and cities are confirmed
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Improve our programs based on participant feedback
• Send occasional updates about new programs or content, with your consent

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating the platform, processing payments, and delivering email communications - bound by confidentiality agreements
• Video conferencing platforms used to deliver live sessions, where your name and email may be shared to grant access
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by applicable law

All service providers we engage are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our instructions.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to deliver our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Enrollment records are kept for a minimum of three years for accounting and dispute resolution purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

Our website uses essential cookies to function correctly. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain features on the site.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Payment transactions are encrypted and processed by our payment provider. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify enrolled participants by email. Continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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

The Gray Beard Investor
Operated by Hashem Zahran
Email: [email protected]