Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

Ankaa Ventures (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website (ankaaventures.com).

This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Ankaa Ventures
42 Rue de Maubeuge, 75009 Paris, France
Email: info@ankaaventures.com

3. Information We Collect

Contact Information

When you submit a contact form on our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title. This information is provided voluntarily by you.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and timestamps of your visits.

Consent Records

We maintain records of any consents you provide, including the date and time of consent, the specific purpose, and the method through which consent was given.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our services.
  • To improve our website and the services we offer.
  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • To protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, and security threats.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information through our contact form.
  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services, ensure website security, and communicate with prospective clients.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services in connection with our website:

  • Hosting: Our website is hosted by Vercel Inc., which may process technical data to deliver our website to you.
  • Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website and to improve the user experience.
  • Email delivery: We may use third-party email services to process and respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

These third-party providers process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 24 months from the date of submission.
  • Consent records: Retained for up to 36 months to demonstrate compliance with legal requirements.
  • Technical logs: Retained for up to 90 days.

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ankaaventures.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is processed within the European Union where possible. Where transfers of data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are necessary, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are designed for business professionals and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

12. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses only essential cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of the site. We do not use marketing, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies.

Essential cookies may include those required for security, load balancing, and session management. These cookies do not track your activity across other websites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Supervisory Authority and Contact

If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes upon your rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the French data protection authority:

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertes (CNIL)
3 Place de Fontenoy, TSA 80715, 75334 Paris Cedex 07, France
Website: www.cnil.fr

You may also contact us directly with any privacy-related questions or concerns at info@ankaaventures.com.