World Business Council: Privacy Policy and Website Content
1. Introduction
World Business Council Sp. z o.o. (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of our clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the Polish Act on the Protection of Personal Data.
2. Data Controller
The entity responsible for your personal data is: World Business Council Sp. z o.o. Address: Aleje Jerozolimskie 85/21, 02-001 Warsaw, Poland KRS: 0000743854 | NIP: PL7010843353 | REGON: 381044982 Contact: office@worldbc.co
3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect data necessary for professional financial consultancy and deal management, including:
- Identity Data: Name, title, company affiliation, and professional credentials.
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone numbers, and office address.
- Financial & Due Diligence Data: Information provided in pitch decks, financial statements, and KYC (Know Your Customer) documentation.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies for security and analytical purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following:
- Performance of a Contract: To provide advisory services and manage fundraising processes.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and tax regulations.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, ensure website security, and maintain professional correspondence.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive our market insights or newsletters.
5. International Data Transfers
World Business Council operates globally, including in the Middle East and the United States.
- Outside the EEA: When data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure a similar degree of protection by implementing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- U.S. Operations: Pursuant to SEC Rule 15a-6, certain data may be shared with our U.S. FINRA-registered broker-dealer partners for the purpose of capital placement.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, financial and contractual records are retained for 5 to 10 years in accordance with Polish statutory limitations.
7. Your Legal Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data where legal grounds for retention no longer exist.
- Objection/Restriction: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another party.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at office@worldbc.co.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures, including SSL encryption, secure server protocols, and restricted access controls, to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.
9. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses essential and analytical cookies to enhance user experience. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use tracking cookies for behavioral advertising.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party websites. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements.
11. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint at any time with the Polish supervisory authority: Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych (UODO) ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland https://uodo.gov.pl
