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Privacy notice

This privacy notice explains how personal data is collected, used and protected by Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited in connection with its professional activities and the operation of the website anglo-suisse.com.

This notice is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (EU GDPR).

Data controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this notice is:

Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited
168 Fulham Road
London SW10 9PR
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 20 3411 3210
Email: info@anglo-suisse.com

EU GDPR contact in the EU

The contact for service for EU GDPR in the EU is Charles Hancock, 223 Boulevard de a Source, Biot 06410 France chancock@anglo-suisse.com.

Categories of personal data

Personal data processed by Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited may include:

name and professional contact details
employer or organisation
business position or professional role
telephone numbers and email addresses
business correspondence and communications
information relating to investment interests or professional activities
identification information required for regulatory compliance
information contained in transaction documentation or due diligence materials
technical information relating to website use, including IP address and browser data
marketing and communication preferences

Sources of personal data

Personal data may be obtained from:

direct communications with individuals
corporate clients, investors or counterparties
professional advisers involved in transactions
publicly available sources including corporate registers
third party service providers and data suppliers
website interactions and online communications

Purposes of processing

Personal data may be processed for the purposes of:

providing investment banking services, corporate advisory mandates, capital raising mandates and mergers and acquisitions advisory services
facilitating investor introductions and investor communications
distributing information relating to potential transactions or investment opportunities
conducting transaction due diligence and managing data rooms and transaction documentation
preparing and circulating information memoranda, presentations and transaction materials
maintaining professional relationships with clients, investors and other business contacts
sending communications concerning the activities of Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited including corporate updates, personnel announcements, transaction announcements, joint ventures, press releases and seasonal greetings
organising professional events, meetings or conferences
managing professional engagements and maintaining records of communications
operating and maintaining the website and associated technology systems
administering the business and internal operations of Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited
obtaining professional advice, insurance or risk management services
establishing, exercising or defending legal claims

Regulatory and compliance processing

Personal data may also be processed to comply with regulatory obligations including:

anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements
sanctions screening and identification of politically exposed persons
regulatory reporting and compliance monitoring
fraud prevention and financial crime controls

These activities may be carried out in accordance with the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, including Regulation 28 concerning customer due diligence.

Lawful bases of processing

Personal data is processed on one or more of the following lawful bases under UK GDPR Article 6:

Article 6(1)(b) – processing necessary for the performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract
Article 6(1)(c) – processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
Article 6(1)(f) – processing necessary for the legitimate interests of Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited, including the conduct and development of its professional advisory activities and the maintenance of professional relationships

Marketing and professional communications

Personal data may be used to send professional communications relating to the activities and services of Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited, including transaction opportunities, corporate developments and other relevant information.

Such communications are conducted in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 where applicable. Recipients may request that such communications cease at any time.

Disclosure of personal data

Personal data may be shared with:

professional advisers including lawyers, accountants, auditors and consultants
technology providers and service providers supporting the operation of the business
corporate clients, investors and counterparties involved in transactions
regulatory authorities or governmental bodies where required by law
insurance providers and professional advisers
third parties involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring or sale of all or part of the business of Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited

International transfers

Personal data may be transferred internationally where this is necessary for the activities of Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited or its service providers.

Transfers may occur to jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland and the United States.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with UK GDPR Chapter V, including:

transfers to jurisdictions recognised as providing an adequate level of protection
contractual safeguards approved under UK data protection law
other lawful transfer mechanisms where applicable

Data security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse. Access to personal data is restricted to individuals who require such access for legitimate business purposes.

Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

In certain circumstances, personal data may be retained for longer periods where required for regulatory compliance, legal claims or record keeping obligations.

Data subject rights

Individuals have rights in relation to their personal data under the UK GDPR, including:

the right of access
the right to rectification
the right to erasure in certain circumstances
the right to restrict processing
the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
the right to data portability where applicable

Requests relating to these rights may be made using the contact details set out below.

Complaints

If an individual believes that personal data has been processed in a manner inconsistent with applicable data protection law, a complaint may be made to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

Contact

Questions concerning this privacy notice or requests relating to personal data may be directed to: