Introduction

Effective Date: June 24, 2025  

Mavka Capital ("Mavka," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is a limited liability company that provides financial and strategic consulting services, mergers and acquisitions services, fairness opinions, and other services to privately held businesses. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the limited personal information we gather in connection with our services and through our website at mavkacap.com.
We collect only the minimal personal information necessary to provide our services. We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws, and will notify clients of material changes via email.

Information We Collect

Limited Data Collection

Given the nature of our M&A advisory services, we collect only the following categories of information:
-Contact Information-
-Business Information-
- Communication Records: Records of meetings, calls, and correspondence related to our business engagements.
- Website Usage: Basic technical information when you visit our website, including IP addresses and browser information through standard web analytics.

How We Collect Information

Directly from Clients: Information provided during initial consultations, engagement agreements, and ongoing advisory services.
Website Visitors: Automatically collected technical information through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.
Professional Networks: Limited business contact information obtained through professional referrals and industry databases.

How We Use Information

Advisory Services

We use personal information solely for the following business purposes:
Client Services: To provide our services, communicate with clients, and manage our professional relationships.
Transaction Support: To facilitate introductions between buyers and sellers and support transaction processes.
Legal Compliance: To meet our professional obligations and respond to legal requirements.
Business Operations: To maintain client records, manage our practice, and improve our services.

No Secondary Uses

We do not use personal information for marketing to third parties, advertising, or any purposes beyond our direct advisory relationship with clients. We do not sell, rent, or lease client information under any circumstances.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing Practices

We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:
Professional Service Providers: With attorneys, accountants, and other professional advisors working on specific transactions, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Transaction Parties: With potential buyers or sellers, as specifically authorized by our clients during mergers and acquisitions processes.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
Business Protection: To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or address security issues.

Confidentiality Standards

All information sharing is governed by strict confidentiality obligations consistent with professional M&A advisory standards. We require all third parties to maintain appropriate data protection measures.

Data Security

Protection Measures

We implement reasonable security measures appropriate to the limited personal information we collect:
Secure Communications: We use encrypted email systems and secure document sharing platforms for sensitive communications.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to client information on a need-to-know basis.
Document Security: Physical and electronic client files are stored securely with restricted access.
Data Retention: We retain client information only as long as necessary for our advisory relationship and applicable professional standards.

Incident Response

In the unlikely event of a data security incident, we will promptly investigate, contain the issue, and notify affected clients as required by applicable law.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we maintain about you and to request corrections of any inaccuracies. Given our limited data collection, most clients are already aware of the information we maintain.

Communication Preferences

You may opt out of non-essential communications from us at any time by contacting us directly. However, we may still need to communicate with you regarding active advisory engagements.

Data Deletion

Upon completion of our advisory relationship and applicable retention periods, we will securely delete or destroy personal information unless legally required to retain it.

State Privacy Law Compliance

Threshold Analysis

Many state privacy laws, including California's Consumer Privacy Act, apply only to businesses exceeding certain revenue or data processing thresholds. As an M&A advisory firm with limited personal data collection, we may not meet the thresholds that trigger comprehensive state privacy law requirements.

Applicable Rights

Where state privacy laws do apply, residents have rights including access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights as specified under their state's legislation. We will honor such requests consistent with our professional obligations and applicable exemptions.

International Considerations

Cross-Border Transactions

When advising on M&A transactions involving international parties, we may encounter personal data subject to foreign privacy laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards and work with qualified legal counsel to ensure compliance.

Data Transfers

For any international data transfers, we utilize appropriate legal mechanisms, including standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions as recognized under applicable frameworks.

Website and Technology

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses standard cookies and web analytics tools to understand website usage and improve user experience. These tools collect basic technical information but do not track personal browsing behavior across other websites.

Third-Party Services

We use limited third-party services for website hosting, email communications, and document sharing. All service providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. Our services are directed exclusively to business professionals and entities.

Updates to This Policy

We will review this Privacy Policy annually and update it as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Material changes will be communicated to clients via email with at least 30 days’ advance notice.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Mavka Capital  
Privacy Inquiries  
Email: info@mavkacap.com  
Telephone: 1-650-468-2900  

Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days of receipt.
This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to protecting the limited personal information we collect while providing professional M&A advisory services. Our approach is tailored to the specific nature of our business and the minimal data collection practices inherent in M&A advisory work.