Minerva Global

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Minerva Global
Last Updated: 29 August 2025

1. Introduction

Minerva Capital Management Pty Ltd (ABN 41 669 662 266), trading as Minerva Global ("we", "us", "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website (https://www.minervaglobal.co/) and providing us with your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary for our business functions. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with us.

a) Information You Provide Directly:

We collect personal information when you voluntarily fill out our contact questionnaire, which is powered by Typeform. This information includes:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Company Name (optional)
  • Information in your responses to our questions.

Newsletter Consent: We also record your choice if you opt-in to receive our newsletter and marketing communications.

We do not collect any "sensitive information" (as defined by the Privacy Act) unless you voluntarily provide it in the free-text fields of our questionnaire.

b) Information Collected Automatically:

When you visit our website, we use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you, but may include:

  • Your device's IP address
  • The type of browser and operating system you use
  • Your general geographic location
  • The pages you visit on our site and the time you spend on them

3. How and Why We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the specific purpose for which it was collected. These purposes include:

To Respond to Inquiries: We use the details you provide in our contact form to communicate with you and address your questions.

To Send Marketing Communications: If you have explicitly opted-in, we will use your name and email address to send you marketing materials, fund updates, and other information about our services. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by using the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us directly.

To Improve Our Website: We use the anonymous data collected by Google Analytics to understand user behaviour, improve our website's functionality, and enhance the user experience.

4. Disclosure of Your Personal Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may disclose your information to third parties who assist us in operating our business.

a) Third-Party Service Providers:

Your information may be shared with or handled by our trusted third-party service providers, including:

  • Typeform: To power our contact questionnaire.
  • Google (Workspace and Analytics): For email communication and website analytics.
  • Vercel: For website hosting.

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

b) Cross-Border Disclosure:

Some of our third-party service providers (like Google and Typeform) are based overseas and may store your personal information in countries outside of Australia, including the United States. While we take steps to ensure your privacy is protected, you acknowledge that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these overseas entities.

c) Legal Obligations:

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, in connection with any legal proceedings, or to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for:

Analytics: To help Google Analytics collect data about website traffic.

Functionality: To ensure the proper functioning of our website, which may be managed by our hosting provider, Vercel.

When you first visit our site, you will be notified about our use of cookies via a consent banner. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorized access. Our website is hosted by Vercel, which provides a secure environment for our data.

We retain your personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once the purpose has expired, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify your information.

7. Your Rights and Access to Information

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you.

Access and Correction: To request a copy of your information or to ask us to update or correct it, please contact our Privacy Officer at the email address below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Complaints: If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us with details of your complaint. We will investigate the matter and work with you to resolve it. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Email: privacy@minervaglobal.co