Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11th June, 2025
Last Updated: 15th June, 2025
AcquiMerge LLP (“AcquiMerge,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal, business, and transactional data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services, website, or reach out for M&A-related assistance.
This policy complies with applicable data protection regulations across:
India (Information Technology Act, 2000 and SPDI Rules, 2011)
United States (including state-level laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act – CCPA)
European Union (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
 

1. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to:
Clients, prospects, investors, and advisors interacting with AcquiMerge LLP
Users of our website and any digital services
Participants in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or capital-raising facilitated through our firm

 

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information
Name, contact number, email address, job title, business affiliation
Identification documents required for due diligence or compliance (e.g., KYC, AML)
b. Business and Financial Information
Company name, structure, financial statements, transaction history, investor criteria, and documents relevant to M&A evaluations
c. Website and Usage Data
IP address, browser type, pages visited, session history, and cookies to improve platform experience and ensure security
d. Sensitive Personal Data
We may collect sensitive or financial data only with your explicit consent and only where required for compliance, legal checks, or advisory execution

 

3. Legal Bases for Processing
For users in the EU (GDPR), our legal bases include:
Performance of contract (e.g., M&A engagement agreements)
Consent (e.g., marketing communications, advisory profiling)
Legitimate interest (e.g., fraud prevention, internal analytics)
Legal obligation (e.g., tax laws, anti-money laundering regulations)
In India and the U.S., we follow consent- and purpose-based collection and usage standards per applicable national and state laws.

 

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Facilitate M&A matchmaking, outreach, and negotiations
Conduct identity verification, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance
Enable secure communication and document sharing between parties
Improve website performance and user experience
Send service-related notices, updates, or follow-ups

 

5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. Your data may be shared only with:
Counterparties and advisors upon mutual agreement or NDA
Financial, legal, and strategic advisors assisting in a transaction
Hosting and IT service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) under contractual safeguards
Government or legal authorities when required by law
All third parties must adhere to confidentiality, data protection, and processing limitations.

 

6. International Data Transfers
If you are located in the EU/UK, we ensure that your data is protected when transferred to jurisdictions outside the EEA using:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions (where applicable)
Explicit consent, if required
Indian and U.S. user data may be processed in secure infrastructure located in compliant international jurisdictions.

 

7. Data Retention
AcquiMerge LLP retains your data only as long as:
Necessary to fulfill contracts and engagements
Required for tax, regulatory, or audit purposes
Necessary for potential legal claims or dispute resolution
After this, data will be securely archived or erased in accordance with our internal policies.

 

8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access, update, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent for marketing or data use
Object to processing (e.g., for profiling)
Request data portability (GDPR users)
Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (DPA)
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the information below.

 

9. Security Measures
We employ strong administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your data:
SSL encryption for data in transit
Secure access control and user authentication
Data room protections with role-based permissions
Regular system audits and vulnerability checks
However, no system is immune to risk. You are advised to use strong passwords and report any suspicious activity.

 

10. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and tracking tools to:
Analyze user behavior and site performance
Enhance functionality and navigation
Manage session security
You may disable cookies via browser settings. Consent will be sought where legally required.

 

11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

 

12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or notice on our website. Your continued use of our services implies agreement with the latest version.

 

13. Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
AcquiMerge LLP
Surya Towers, 4th Floor
Opposite RTC Bus Stand
Thullur – 522237, Guntur District
Andhra Pradesh, India
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