1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Venturewave Group (hereafter “Venturewave,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal data when you visit our website(s), communicate with us, or use our services. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected.

2. Data Controller

Venturewave Group, headquartered at The Malting Tower, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed in connection with our website and core business operations. For any queries about this policy, please contact us at Data Protection Officer email info@venturewave.com.

3. Scope of this Policy

This policy covers personal data we collect: Through our website and its subdomains. Via email, phone, or in-person communications.From individuals who interact with our services (clients, prospective clients, partners, etc.).

4. Personal Data We Collect

4.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and organisation details (when you fill in forms or subscribe to newsletters).  Business Information: Where relevant to advisory or other services, such as professional history, corporate data, or financial details.  Correspondence: Messages or feedback you share with us (email communications, chat inquiries, etc.).

4.2. Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and Tracking: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site, gathered to improve website functionality and user experience.  Analytics: Aggregated usage metrics to help us understand site performance and user demographics (no direct personal identifiers included).

4.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive personal data from corporate affiliates, professional networks, or partners who refer our services, subject to relevant data-sharing agreements.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following GDPR-compliant bases to process personal data:

Consent: Where you have explicitly given permission (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or pre-contractual steps (e.g., delivering services).

Legitimate Interests: Where processing is in our legitimate interest (e.g., security, analytics) and does not override your fundamental rights.

Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

6. How We Use Your Personal Data

Service Provision: To deliver requested services, respond to inquiries, or arrange meetings.  Communication: To provide updates, newsletters, or information on relevant services (with an option to unsubscribe at any time).  Site Improvement: To analyse usage trends, manage technical infrastructure, and enhance user experience.  Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements, respond to lawful requests, or establish/exercise/defend legal claims.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data with affiliates or subsidiaries to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery across the Venturewave Group.  Service Providers: Third-party vendors under strict data-processing agreements (IT hosting, analytics, marketing support).

Regulatory Bodies and Law Enforcement: Where required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of third parties.  Business Transactions: Personal data may be transferred in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to confidentiality obligations.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to jurisdictions with different data protection standards. If transferring outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your data.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements. Once data is no longer needed, we securely erase or anonymise it.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR (and corresponding local laws), you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we have about you.  Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccuracies in your data.  Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of personal data if no lawful basis for retention exists.  Restriction: Restrict or object to processing under certain circumstances.  Data Portability: Receive data you have provided in a structured, commonly used format.  Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it anytime without affecting past processing.  Submit any requests to the Data Protection Office email info@venturewave.com. We will make every effort to address them promptly and in accordance with legal obligations.

11. Security Measures

We take technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Always review the privacy statements of external services.

13. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this policy periodically to reflect practice changes or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of our site after any updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@venturewave.com.