Who we are
Company Information
Contact Email: info@vanneckpartners.com
Legal Entity: Vanneck & Partners SAS
SIREN: 934 775 016
SIRET (Head Office): 934 775 016 00017
Legal Form: Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS)
VAT Number: FR61934775016
Registered with RCS Paris under 934 775 016 / Registered with RNE
Registered Office: Paris, France
Introduction
Welcome to Vanneck & Partners SAS (“Vanneck & Partners”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with us — whether through our website, email, phone, or as a client or partner.
By continuing to interact with us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Legal Framework & Compliance
We operate globally, and in doing so, we comply with:
– GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU) for individuals in the European Union / EEA;
– CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents;
– And other applicable data protection laws in jurisdictions where we operate.
Our data handling practices are governed by transparency, fairness, purpose limitation, data minimization, and accountability principles.
What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:
– Identity & Contact Data: name, title, company, position, email address, phone number, postal address.
– Business & Professional Data: information provided in proposals, contracts, due diligence materials, project documentation.
-Communications Data: content of emails, messages, calls, and any information you submit to us. Technical & Website Data (if applicable): IP address, device type, browser, cookies, analytics data.
Purpose of Processing & Use of Data
We use personal data for purposes essential to delivering our services and maintaining relationships, including:
-Provision, management, and optimization of consulting, advisory, strategy, finance, and design services;
-Responding to inquiries, preparing proposals, and client onboarding;
– Fulfilling contractual, legal, compliance, or regulatory obligations;
-Communication and updates related to our collaboration or services (with consent where required);
-Improving our website, technical infrastructure, analytics, and user experience.
Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases when processing your data:
Consent — where explicitly required (for example, for certain marketing communications or cookies).
Contractual necessity — to perform our agreements or take steps before entering them;
Legal obligation — to satisfy legal or regulatory requirements;
Legitimate interests — for internal operations, service improvement, client support, marketing (balanced against your rights);
Sharing Data & International Transfers
We do not sell, rent or lease personal data.
However, we may share data under strict conditions with:
-Service providers, technology partners, or contractors operating under confidentiality and security obligations;
-Affiliated entities within the Vanneck & Partners network (France & California) when needed;
-Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities, when required by law.
When transferring data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections, to maintain compliance with GDPR.
Security Measures
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access is limited to authorized team members bound by confidentiality agreements.
These measures include encryption, secure hosting, access controls, audits, and continuous monitoring.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy or as legally required. Retention periods depend on the nature of our relationship, applicable laws, and contractual obligations.
Cookies & Tracking (Website Use)
Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to:
-Improve site performance and user experience;
-Collect analytics and traffic data;
-Support functionality (e.g. login, forms, preferences).
You may restrict or disable cookies from your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain website functionalities.
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You are entitled to certain rights regarding your data:
–Right of access to know what data we hold;
–Right to correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
–Right to deletion (erasure) when permissible
–Right to restrict or object to processing under certain conditions;
–Right to data portability — receive your data in structured, machine-readable format;
–Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
–CCPA-specific rights (for California residents): request disclosure of data categories collected, request deletion, and opt out of data “sales” (note: we don’t sell personal data).
You can make any request via info@vanneckpartners.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal deadlines.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. The updated version, with a new Effective Date, will always be available on our website.
Contact & DPO
Data Protection Contact / DPO
Aubin Akpro
Vanneck & Partners SAS
Email: info@vanneckpartners.com