Privacy Policy

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Effective from 1 January, 2025

At Chilworth Venture Partners (CVP), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with care, transparency, and responsibility. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with us through our website or services.

1. Who We Are

Chilworth Venture Partners (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based private equity introducer service operating through www.chilworthventurepartners.co.uk. We facilitate introductions between business owners and investors and provide related services.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email address, telephone number)

• Business-related information (e.g., company name, investment preferences, business details)

• Correspondence and communications (e.g., emails, enquiry forms)

• Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited—via cookies)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to your enquiries

• Provide our introducer services

• Facilitate confidential introductions

• Manage our relationship with you

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent – where you have provided clear permission

• Contractual necessity – to provide services you have requested

• Legitimate interests – to operate and grow our business in a way that does not override your rights

• Legal obligations – where required by law or regulation

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is securely stored on UK or EEA-based systems. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• To fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

• To comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

Typically, this is up to 7 years after our last interaction, unless otherwise required.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Parties you request or consent to be introduced to

• Professional advisors (e.g., legal, financial) under confidentiality

• Service providers (e.g., email platforms, website hosts)

• Regulators or law enforcement if required by law

All third parties are subject to data protection obligations.

8. Your Data Rights

You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact: compliance@chilworthventurepartners.com

9. Cookies

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: hello@chilworthventurepartners.com

Website: www.chilworthventurepartners.co.uk