Effective Date: 1 January 2025

1.     Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how VEA Capital Partners collects, uses, and protects personal information through our website (www.veacapitalpartners.co.za).

2.     What We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Full name, company name, email address, and phone number (if submitted via contact forms).
• IP address, browser data, usage patterns (automatically via cookies or analytics tools).
  We do not collect or store any financial information from the public on this website.

3.     How We Use Your Data

We may use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests
• Improve our website and content
• Analyse user behaviour for strategic insight
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4.     Legal Basis

We process your data based on legitimate interest, consent, or where necessary to comply with a legal obligation under POPIA and relevant South African law.

5.     Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share limited data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting or analytics tools)
• Legal/regulatory bodies when required

6.     Data Retention

Your personal data will only be retained as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations.

7.     Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and gather analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8.     Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.

9.     Your Rights

Under South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Correct or delete personal information
• Object to data processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

To exercise these rights, email us at: [email protected]

10.   Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically. The effective date will always be shown at the top.