LAST UPDATE:  SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

Privacy and cookie policy

This Privacy Policy constitutes a legal agreement between you, as the user of the Website https://www.thejfcompanyltd.com/investment and THE JF COMPANY LIMITED as the owner and operator of the Website. Throughout this Privacy Policy we will refer to you as "you", and we will refer to THE JF COMPANY LIMITED as "we", "us", “Our Site” or "Angel Investment Network".

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy sets out:

1. How we collect and use the personal data you submit to https://www.thejfcompanyltd.com/investment
2. Your options with respect to our use of your personal data and how you can access and update this information (see "Your rights" section for more details).

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT FROM YOU

We may collect and process the following data about you provided at the time of requesting services or information from us:

• Information that you provide to us by completing forms on Our Site https://www.thejfcompanyltd.com/investment and any mobile applications ("Our Site"). This includes contact information such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number; background information such as experience and expertise; unique identifiers such as user ID and password; and preferences information such as shortlists, investment criteria and deal history. If you choose to list a pitch on Our Site, we will ask for information about your business such as company name, company size, business type and team members.
• Information that you provide to us when you write to us (including by email).
• Information that you provide to us when we speak to you by telephone. We may make and keep a record of the information you share with us.
 

As is true of most web sites, we gather certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. We use this information, to analyze trends, to administer Our Site, to track users’ movements around Our Site and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information as follows:

• To carry out our obligations arising from (i) legal obligations and/or (ii) any contracts entered into between you and us to provide information, products or services that you have requested and notify you about changes to our goods and services.
• To send you information, products or services that may be of interest to you.
• To present content from Our Site in the most suitable way for you and your device.

Please contact us on thejfcolimited@outlook.com if you do not want your data used in one or more of the ways described above. There is further guidance on this in the ‘Your Rights’ section of this policy.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share your data with third parties only in the ways outlined in this privacy policy.

We may also disclose your personal data to third parties in the following situations:

• If we sell or buy any business or assets, we may disclose your personal data to the prospective seller or buyer of such business or assets. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your personal data, as well as any new choices regarding your personal data, by email or prominent notice on Our Site.
• If THE JF COMPANY LIMITED or substantially all of its assets are acquired by a third party, the personal data held by it about its customers will be one of the transferred assets.
• If we are, or believe that we are, under a duty to disclose or share your personal data to comply with any legal obligation; or permitted by law to enforce or apply our Terms and Conditions of Website Use and other agreements; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

We may provide your personal data to companies that provide services to help us with our business activities such as processing payments and to our financial and legal advisors.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to access information that is held about you. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before providing copies of any relevant materials in order to protect your privacy and security.

You may be entitled to ask us:

• to amend or delete your information;
• for a copy of your information;
• to transfer some of this information to other organizations;
• to restrict or stop the processing of information;
• to withdraw consent (where we have previously asked for your consent to process your data)

In some situations – for example, where we can prove a legal right to process your data – your rights may be limited. In some cases, we may be able to retain your data even if you withdraw your consent.

Where we require information to comply with legal or contractual obligations, then provision of such data is mandatory: if such information is not provided, then we will not be able to meet obligations placed on us or manage your transactions on Our Site. In all other cases, provision of requested information is optional.

In the interests of transparency, we are happy to answer any queries relating to how we process your information and resolves any complaints you may have. You are entitled to raise any matter with the relevant data protection authority, but we encourage you to approach us first.

How to exercise your rights

You can correct, change or delete your information in your ‘Account Settings’ page. You can stop receiving our emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or accessing the email preferences in your ‘Account Settings’ page.

Or to access any of the other above rights, email  thejfcolimited@outlook.com.

HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR INFORMATION

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, which in some cases involving the collection and processing of financial data may require a retention period of 7 years (or longer if required by law).

COOKIES and Other Tracking Technologies

Technologies such as: cookies, beacons, tags and scripts are used by THE JF COMPANY LIMITED and our partners, including marketing partners affiliates, or analytics service providers and business process service providers. These technologies are used in analyzing trends, administering Our Site, tracking users’ movements around Our Site and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. We may receive reports based on the use of these technologies by these companies on an individual as well as aggregated basis.

We use cookies to estimate our audience size and usage pattern; to store information about your preferences, and so allow us to customize Our Site according to your individual interests; to speed up your searches; and to recognize you when you return to Our Site. Users can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use Our Site, but your ability to use some features or areas of Our Site may be limited.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember your preferences and actions over time to improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Wix website:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functioning of our website, such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas. These cookies always enable the website to work properly and cannot be turned off.

• Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns and performance. This helps us improve the site.

• Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and choices (such as language settings or login details) to provide a more personalized experience.

• Advertising/Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They may also track your browsing across other websites.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Improve user experience and website performance

• Analyze how visitors use our website

• Personalize content and advertising

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third-party services used to provide features such as analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising (e.g., Facebook Pixel). These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them for more information on their data practices.

Managing and Opting Out of Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and usability of our website. Non-essential cookies on our Wix site require your consent before they are placed. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.

Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that explains our use of cookies and allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

HOW WE STORE, PROCESS AND SECURE YOUR INFORMATION

The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination inside or outside Barbados. It may also be processed by staff operating inside or outside Barbados who work for us or for one of our supplier. Access to your information is limited to those who have a need to manage it. Where your information is transferred from Barbados to a country that is not subject to an adequacy decision by the Barbados Data Protection Commissioner, we will seek to ensure that it is adequately protected by (i) ensuring that approved standard contractual clauses, an appropriate certification or a vendor's Processor Binding Corporate Rules are in place or (ii) relying on derogations (e.g. contractual necessity). A copy of the relevant mechanism can be provided for your review on request, using the contact details provided below.

Security

We use secure servers to store all information you provide to us via email or Our Site.

The password you choose upon registration will grant your access to certain parts of Our Site. You are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone.

The security of your personal data is important to us. When you enter sensitive on Our Site, we encrypt the transmission of that information using secure socket layer technology (SSL).

We follow generally accepted standards to protect the personal data submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have any questions about security on Our Site, you can contact us on  thejfcolimited@outlook.com.

ADDITIONAL PRIVACY INFORMATION

Links to 3rd Party Sites

Our Site may, from time to time, contain links to and from the websites. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites should have their own privacy policies and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies or the content or operation of these websites. Please check these policies and the terms of the websites before you submit any personal data to these websites.

Profiles

The profile you create on Our Site will be publicly accessible unless otherwise indicated.

Social Media Widgets

Our Site includes Social Media Features, such as the Facebook Like button. These Features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on Our Site, and may set a cookie to enable the Feature to function properly. Social Media Features and Widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on Our Site. Your interactions with these Features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.

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CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email (sent to the e-mail address specified in your account) or by means of an advanced notice on Our Site. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

CONTACT

We welcome any queries, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy.

You can reach us via email on thejfcolimited@outlook.com. 

PART III SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

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Optimizing a website in 2025 involves improving its performance, usability, visibility, and conversion capability using both traditional and modern strategies. Key areas to focus on include:

User-Centered Optimization

Understanding what users want and aligning the site experience with their intent is critical. This means collecting data through surveys, interviews, heatmaps, and session replays to identify user behavior and pain points, then adjusting the website accordingly to reduce friction and enhance usability.

Technical SEO and Core Web Vitals

Optimizing technical SEO is essential for search engine indexing and user experience. Focus on improving:

• Loading speed (Largest Contentful Paint)

• Interactivity (First Input Delay)

• Visual stability (Cumulative Layout Shift)
  Other technical SEO actions include fixing broken links, avoiding duplicate content, building a clear site structure, optimizing crawling, and using XML sitemaps.

Mobile Optimization

Since mobile-first indexing is standard, ensuring your site is responsive and mobile-friendly is crucial. Use adaptive design, optimize images for mobile, enable lazy loading, and simplify navigation to provide a smooth mobile experience.

Site Speed

Fast page loading time is a ranking factor and affects user retention and conversions. Techniques to improve speed include:

• Minifying CSS, JavaScript, and HTML

• Using Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Enabling browser caching

• Compressing images and using efficient file formats like WebP

• Reducing third-party scripts.

Security and Privacy

Implement SSL certificates to ensure secure user connections, multi-factor authentication where needed, and comply with current data privacy regulations. Security boosts user trust and supports better search ranking.

Content Optimization

Create clear, relevant content tailored to user intent and leverage SEO best practices like keyword research, meta descriptions, and structured data to enhance visibility and authority.

Embracing AI and Predictive Tools

Use AI-powered tools for predictive testing, personalized user experiences, and optimizing for AI search engines that focus on understanding user context rather than just keywords.

In summary, website optimization today is a holistic, data-driven process that combines user understanding, technical excellence, mobile focus, speed, security, content alignment, and AI tools to deliver a seamless, effective digital experience.

 

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the practice of optimizing web pages to rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs) like Google and Bing. Its primary goal is to increase organic (non-paid) traffic by improving a website's visibility for relevant search queries. SEO involves various techniques such as keyword optimization, creating high-quality content, improving site performance, building authoritative backlinks, and ensuring a positive user experience.

In 2025, SEO focuses more on understanding and matching search intent across diverse platforms, including social media and AI-driven search results. It has evolved to emphasize content quality, technical site optimization (like speed and mobile-friendliness), brand authority, and adapting to new search behaviors such as voice and visual search. SEO is a long-term marketing strategy that complements paid search efforts (SEM) but is centered on attracting users organically through relevant and valuable content.