Privacy & Cookie Policy

This Privacy and Cookie Policy accompanies and must be read and adhered to by all the users of this website. This policy establishes the foundation for the processing of the personal data you provide us when using our website. In this Privacy Policy, we explain how Virtue Ventures handle personal information gathered during your use of our website. Virtue Ventures adheres strictly to the principles of personal data processing. Our commitment to protecting your privacy is in alignment with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Data Protection Act of Estonia. We take considerable measures to ensure the security of your personal information and prevent any potential discrimination or other issues that might arise from the processing of personal data.

1. Collecting user data

   Interacting with our services prompts us to collect specific personal information, including your full name, e-mail address, contact number, complete home address, bank account details, financial and investment details and a copy of your ID (both sides). This collection allows us to provide our services and fulfil our agreements effectively. In accordance with relevant regulations, we employ cookies to enhance your experience with our website. By using our website, you share information about your device, visits, and usage patterns, including details such as your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, referrer, and activity. This information helps us understand and respond to your needs and preferences better (for detailed information, please refer to our "Cookies" section).
   
   The processing of your personal data is carried out under Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the Council of 27 April 2016. This processing is necessary to fulfil our obligations under the agreements we enter with you.

2. Processing user data and its legal basis

   We collect information necessary to provide and manage our services. This includes personal details, your interactions with our website, and data from your device. We utilise your information to:

   • Provide and manage our services;
   • Improve and customise our services based on analysis and research;
   • Notify you of changes that may affect you;
   • Prevent fraudulent activities and protect other users;
   • Automate decisions for service optimisation;
   • Conduct analysis and produce statistics;
   • Protect our business and enforce our rights.

   We do not share your data with any organisation unless you consent to it, it is needed to fulfil an agreement, or to comply with legal obligations, or if we have a legitimate interest. We use third-party services for newsletters, payments, surveys, and other services to fulfil our agreement with you. We ensure these third parties adhere to the right technical and organisational steps to protect your data.
   
   You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, but it will not affect the legality of the data processed before the withdrawal, nor the processing based on other legal grounds. Please ensure your personal details provided to us are accurate and up-to-date. For any queries or statements regarding data processing, feel free to email us at [email protected].

3. Retaining data

   At Virtue Ventures, we retain the personal information provided by you only for as long as necessary to fulfil the specific purpose for which it was given or the law compels us. Once the purpose has been served, we ensure that your data is securely erased from our systems unless otherwise specified in law. We maintain records of the consents you have given us, as well as any withdrawal of such consents, for as long as we use your personal information in alignment with these consents.
   
   It's essential to note that our capacity to delete information pertains solely to the data that you have provided to us.

4. Access to personal data

   There may be instances where we need to share your data with trusted partners and affiliates to help us run this website.
   
   We may share information internally within our group of companies, solely for the purposes of internal management. All entities within our group adhere to the same stringent data protection standards and never process data outside of the EEA.
   
   We'd like to assure you that we do not share your personal data with our hosting providers. Your information is securely housed within our database and can only be accessed by Virtue Ventures' dedicated technical staff.
   
   Occasionally, we may have to disclose your personal information to law enforcement agencies. This would only be done if required by law or to guard against illegal or potentially harmful activities. These actions are carried out in compliance with legal obligations and our legitimate interest in safeguarding our business and others.

5. Cookies

   At Virtue Ventures, we utilise cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files of data that websites transfer to your computer to improve functionality and efficiency. The majority of web browsers allow for some degree of control over these cookies via your browser settings. On our website, we implement performance cookies. These cookies amass information about your interaction with the page. The collected data is consolidated and made anonymous, serving to optimise our page performance. We also incorporate third-party tracking cookies into our website for retargeting purposes. Our partners in this regard include Google Ads, Facebook, and others. These third parties assist us in delivering personalised advertisement content about our services, which we believe could be of interest to you. You may encounter these advertisements on other pages within Google's or other third-party display networks. Please note that Virtue Ventures does not gather identifiable information through these third-party remarketing services. To block cookies, you can adjust your browser settings accordingly. However, please note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of certain aspects of our website.

6. Information and Data Security

   Here at Virtue Ventures, we prioritise the security and privacy of our user data. Guided by Articles 5(1) and 32 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have developed stringent procedures to minimise the risk of unauthorised access or disclosure of personal information.
   
   Our data protection strategy employs a variety of technical and organisational measures, including the application of encryption and pseudonymisation processes, robust firewalls, and strict access controls. Moreover, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of our data processing systems and services. To ensure their effectiveness, we regularly test, assess, and evaluate our technical and organisational safeguards.
   
   Should any data breach occur, rest assured we have a comprehensive procedure in place to address it. Consistent with Article 33 of the GDPR, we will promptly inform any affected users and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of such a breach.

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

   Virtue Ventures may change this privacy policy from time to time. Virtue Ventures will notify users of any changes related to information it already holds about them, where practicable. Users should check this policy occasionally to ensure that they are aware of the most recent version that will apply each time they access this website.

8. Contact us

   If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or if you want to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
   
   Virtue Ventures
   Reg. no. 16719526
   Roseni 12, Tallinn 10111, Estonia
   [email protected]
   +372 640 0400