Privacy Policy
Introduction
BV Holdings PLC (“BV Holdings“, “we“, “us“, or “our“) is a diversified investment and holding company operating across Africa in the sectors of Natural Resources, Logistics and Supply Chain, Real Estate and Infrastructure, and Industrial Processing. Our principal website is located at https://bvholdings-plc.com (the “Website“).
We are committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who interact with our Website, submit enquiries, or engage with us through digital channels. This Privacy Policy sets out how BV Holdings PLC collects, uses, stores, protects, and processes personal information, and describes the rights individuals have in relation to their data.
By accessing or using our Website, or by providing us with personal information through any channel described in this Policy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use our Website or submit personal information to us.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our Website and through direct communications initiated through the Website. It does not apply to information collected by BV Holdings PLC or its subsidiaries through other means, including offline business relationships, commercial contracts, or employment processes governed by separate data handling arrangements.
Information We Collect
We collect personal and technical information in the categories described below. We collect only the information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy.
We may collect the following personal information when you contact us through the Website or submit an enquiry:
| Data Type | Examples | When Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | First name and surname as submitted | Contact forms, investor enquiries, career applications |
| Email Address | Personal or business email address | Contact forms, direct email, applications |
| Phone Number | Mobile or office telephone number | Contact forms — optional in most cases |
| Company / Organisation | Name of employer or organisation | Contact forms — optional in most cases |
| Job Title or Role | Professional designation | Investor, partnership, and career enquiries |
| Message Content | Text of enquiry, application, or message | All form submissions and direct email |
| CV / Professional Profile | Links to profiles or attached documents | Career applications only |
When you visit our Website, certain technical information is automatically collected. Technical data we may collect includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address of the device used to access the Website
- Browser type and version (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
- Device type and operating system
- Date and time of Website access
- Referring URL (the page from which you arrived at our Website)
- Internet service provider or network connection type
Usage data describes how visitors interact with our Website and may include pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and session duration. This data is used to improve the quality and content of our Website.
How We Collect Data
Our Website contains forms through which visitors may submit general enquiries, investor requests, partnership enquiries, service enquiries, and career applications. Data submitted through forms is transmitted to our team and stored in our communication systems.
When you send us an email using contact details published on our Website, we collect the information contained in that communication, including your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect technical and usage data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Further information on managing cookies is provided in Section 9.
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to analyse technical and usage data. These services may use cookies and similar technologies. We use this data only in aggregated or anonymised form to understand Website performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes, processing personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so.
| Purpose | Description | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to Enquiries | To review, process, and respond to general enquiries and contact form submissions. | Legitimate interest; pre-contractual steps |
| Investor Communication | To respond to investor relations enquiries and manage ongoing investor communications. | Legitimate interest; consent; contract |
| Business Development | To assess partnership, supply, and commercial enquiries in the course of our business activities. | Legitimate interest; pre-contractual steps |
| Recruitment Processing | To review career applications and manage the recruitment process. | Consent; pre-contractual steps |
| Website Improvement | To analyse technical and usage data to improve the performance and content of our Website. | Legitimate interest |
| Legal Compliance | To comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to regulatory enquiries. | Legal obligation |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorised access. | Legitimate interest; legal obligation |
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. We do not use personal information for unsolicited marketing without your specific consent.
Sharing of Information
BV Holdings PLC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party for commercial purposes. We share personal information only in the limited circumstances below.
Personal information may be shared within the BV Holdings PLC group of companies — including its operating subsidiaries — where sharing is necessary to respond to an enquiry or manage a commercial or investor relationship.
We may share personal information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our Website or processing data on our behalf. These may include web hosting providers, analytics services, email delivery platforms, CRM software providers, and IT security providers. All service providers are required to process personal information only on our instructions and not for their own purposes.
We may disclose personal information to governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies where required by law, court order, or regulatory requirement.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal information may be among the assets transferred. We will notify affected individuals of any material change to how their personal information is handled, to the extent required by applicable law.
We may share personal information with third parties where you have given your express prior consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at the address in Section 13.
Data Security
BV Holdings PLC implements reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:
- SSL encryption on all pages where data is transmitted
- Access controls restricting access to authorised personnel with a legitimate need
- Password protection and authentication requirements for internal systems
- Regular review of information security practices and procedures
- Use of reputable, security-certified third-party technology platforms
- Staff awareness of data protection obligations and handling procedures
While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 13.
In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in risk to individuals, we will take appropriate remedial action and notify relevant parties in accordance with our legal obligations.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When no longer required, we securely delete, destroy, or anonymise it.
| Data Category | Typical Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| General enquiry / contact form data | 12 months from last communication | Sufficient to manage the enquiry and follow-up |
| Investor and commercial enquiry data | Up to 3 years from last communication | Legitimate interest in ongoing business relationships |
| Unsuccessful recruitment applications | 6 months from application date | Talent pipeline and dispute management |
| Technical and usage data (analytics) | Up to 26 months in aggregate form | Standard analytics retention for Website improvement |
| Legal or regulatory correspondence | As required by law (typically 5–7 years) | Legal obligation or defence of legal claims |
Your Rights
Subject to applicable data protection law in your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to personal information that BV Holdings PLC holds about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13. We may require identity verification before processing a rights request.
Cookies Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information about how sites are used.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the Website to function — page navigation, form submission, secure access. Cannot be switched off. | Session / persistent as required |
| Analytics | Enable us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve Website performance. All information is aggregated and anonymous. | Up to 26 months |
| Functional | Allow the Website to remember choices you make (e.g. language preferences) and provide enhanced features. | Session or up to 12 months |
| Performance | Collect information about how visitors use the Website, which pages are most visited, and whether error messages appear. | Session or up to 12 months |
You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. For guidance on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience only. BV Holdings PLC has no control over the content, privacy practices, or data handling policies of third-party websites.
Clicking on an external link will take you away from our Website. Your use of that external site will be governed by its own privacy policy — not by this one. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites linked from our Website.
The presence of a link does not imply endorsement or recommendation of that website by BV Holdings PLC.
International Data Transfers
BV Holdings PLC operates across multiple jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa and maintains relationships with third-party technology providers who may be based in other countries. Personal information we collect may therefore be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries other than the country from which it was submitted.
Where we transfer personal information internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, which may include:
- Transferring to countries determined to provide an adequate level of data protection
- Implementing contractual terms requiring recipients to protect personal information to a comparable standard
- Ensuring third-party processors apply security standards consistent with our requirements
- Relying on recognised legal mechanisms for international transfers where applicable
By submitting personal information to us, you acknowledge that it may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions other than your own, subject to the protections described above.
Policy Updates
BV Holdings PLC reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data processing practices, applicable law, regulatory guidance, or Website services. We will not reduce your rights under this Policy without your prior consent.
When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the “Last Updated” date shown at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also provide more prominent notice on our Website.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Website following the posting of any updated version constitutes your acknowledgement of the updated Policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or to how BV Holdings PLC handles your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all privacy-related enquiries promptly and in accordance with our legal obligations.
For requests to exercise your data rights (Section 8), please submit your request in writing, clearly identifying yourself and the right you wish to exercise. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.