Privacy & Cookies Policy
Introduction
Venture Capital Advisors Ltd (“VCA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you provide to us. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website. It also explains your rights under UK GDPR and data protection law.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:
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Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title when you submit enquiries via our contact form.
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Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system, pages visited, date and time of access.
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Cookies and tracking data: information collected via cookies and similar technologies (see the Cookies section below).
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your enquiries and provide requested information or services.
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To manage and maintain the website, including security, analytics, and performance improvements.
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To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
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To communicate important information regarding our services, where permitted under applicable law.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
VCA processes your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent – where you have given clear consent for us to process your data.
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Contractual necessity – to provide services you have requested.
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Legitimate interests – for purposes such as website security, analytics, and improving user experience.
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Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your personal data with:
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Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, IT support, email providers).
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Regulators or authorities, where required by law.
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Professional advisors, in the course of legal, accounting, or compliance matters.
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse website usage. Cookies may be:
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Essential cookies: necessary for website operation.
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Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors interact with our site and improve functionality.
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Marketing cookies: only used if explicit consent is provided.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function correctly if cookies are blocked.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
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Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure – request deletion of your personal data where no longer necessary.
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Restriction – request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
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Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
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Data portability – request transfer of your data to another controller in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@vcaltd.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Data Security
VCA implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. The most recent version will always be available on this website.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookies Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
Venture Capital Advisors Ltd
Email: info@vcaltd.com