Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Roven Capital Limited (“Roven Capital”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at roven-capital.com (the “Website”) or engage with our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Website or use our services.

2. Who We Are

Roven Capital is a transaction advisory firm specializing in African markets. We provide advisory services including deal origination, deal structuring, transaction advisory, mergers and acquisitions advisory, project advisory, and capital solutions strategy.

Important Notice: Roven Capital is NOT a regulated financial services provider, investment advisor, broker-dealer, fund manager, or bank. We do not provide investment advice, manage client assets, execute securities transactions, or accept deposits. Our services are limited to strategic transaction advisory only.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete contact forms or inquiry submissions
• Register for our client onboarding process
• Subscribe to our newsletter or market insights
• Apply for employment opportunities
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or WhatsApp
• Attend events or meetings organized by us

This information may include:

• Identity Data: Full name, title, job position
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, WhatsApp number, physical address
• Professional Data: Organization name, industry sector, role, LinkedIn profile
• Transaction Data: Details of inquiries, project descriptions, investment interests
• Employment Data: CV/resume, cover letter, work history, qualifications (for job applicants)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral source
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Technical Data: IP address, time zone settings, browser plug-in types

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. These may include essential cookies required for site functionality, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns, and preference cookies to remember your settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, process your requests, and provide our advisory services
• Communication: To send you relevant updates, market insights, and newsletters (with your consent)
• Business Development: To assess potential client relationships and transaction opportunities
• Employment: To evaluate job applications and manage recruitment processes
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our Website functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and other security threats

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities, such as marketing communications
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take pre-contractual steps at your request
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and conducting business development activities
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and other operational services, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Professional Advisors: Legal counsel, accountants, and consultants as necessary for our business operations
• Business Partners: With your explicit consent, we may share relevant information with potential transaction counterparties or co-advisors
• Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority
• Corporate Transactions: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities
• Data processing agreements with service providers
• Encryption and other technical security measures

8. Data Retention

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

• Contact Inquiries: Retained for 3 years from last contact, unless an active business relationship exists
• Client Onboarding Data: Retained for 7 years after the conclusion of any engagement, as required for regulatory and legal purposes
• Job Applications: Retained for 2 years from the date of application, unless you request earlier deletion
• Marketing Preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
• Website Analytics: Retained for 26 months in aggregated, anonymized form

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
• Right to Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Data 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 using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure hosting infrastructure with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures for data breaches

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

15. Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions

15.1 Kenya

If you are located in Kenya, this policy is intended to comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019 and its implementing regulations. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner if you believe your rights have been violated.

15.2 European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR respectively. The legal bases for our processing activities are described in Section 5 above.

15.3 United Arab Emirates

If you are located in the UAE, this policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data.