Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Malta (PEVCA Malta) (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website at https://www.pevca.mt/, contact us, or engage with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

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

Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and organization, when you contact us or submit a form.
Newsletter & Event Data: details you provide to subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or participate in association activities.
Membership Information: information necessary for processing and managing membership applications.
Usage Data: including your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage statistics, collected via cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide requested information.
To manage event registrations and memberships.
To send updates, newsletters, or announcements (only if you have opted in).
To improve our website and user experience.
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations applicable to PEVCA Malta.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on one or more of the following legal bases under the GDPR:

Consent — when you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to communications.
Contractual necessity — to fulfil event or membership-related obligations.
Legitimate interest — to improve our services and maintain our online presence.
Legal compliance — to meet statutory or regulatory requirements.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage through tools such as Google Analytics.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. More details are available in our [Cookie Policy] (if you maintain one).

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not share or sell your personal data to third parties.
However, we may use trusted service providers (such as website hosting or email services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

Since our services are accessible internationally, data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), but we ensure adequate safeguards in compliance with GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the following rights:

To access, correct, or update your personal data.
To request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
To object to or restrict processing.
To withdraw consent at any time (for communications or marketing).
To request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@pevca.mt.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

10. External Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the “Last updated” date indicated above.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact us at:
info@pevca.mt
Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Malta (PEVCA Malta)
Valletta, Malta