Privacy Policy

Knight Capital B.V. ("Knight Capital," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who interact with our services. This privacy policy explains how we gather, utilise, share, and protect personal data in connection with our website, communications, and business activities.

1. Information We Gather and How We Use It

We may obtain personal data through several channels:

Data you provide directly

When you reach out to us through contact forms on our website, by email, telephone, or other means of correspondence, we receive the information you choose to share. This may include your name, email address, phone number, professional affiliation, and any details contained in your messages.

Data gathered automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically. This includes your browser type, operating system, IP address, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the duration and pattern of your browsing activity. We use this information to maintain and improve the performance of our site and to understand how visitors engage with our content.

Data obtained from other sources

We may also receive personal data about you from third-party sources, including publicly available databases, industry events, business partners, and professional networks, where permitted by applicable law.

How we use your data

We process personal data for the following purposes: responding to enquiries and maintaining business relationships; evaluating potential investment opportunities; administering and improving our website; complying with legal and regulatory obligations; and protecting our legitimate business interests.

If you apply for a position with Knight Capital, we process your application data (such as your CV, cover letter, and references) on the basis of our legitimate interest in evaluating candidates, and where required, on the basis of your consent. Career-related data is handled in accordance with applicable employment and data protection legislation.

2. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and understand visitor behaviour. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, how they function, and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with the following categories of recipients when necessary:

• Affiliated entities: companies within our corporate group for internal administrative and business purposes.
• Business partners: trusted partners and co-investors where sharing is relevant to a transaction or business relationship.
• Service providers: third-party IT, hosting, analytics, and professional service providers who assist in operating our business, subject to appropriate data processing agreements.
• Legal and regulatory bodies: where disclosure is required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or where necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions, or other legally recognised mechanisms, to provide a level of protection consistent with European data protection standards.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current best practices and evolving security threats. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention period depends on the nature of the data and the context in which it was obtained. When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you and obtain a copy.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request erasure of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Request portability of your data to another service provider, where technically feasible.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by Knight Capital. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of these third-party websites and accept no responsibility or liability for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date. Where appropriate, we will also notify you of significant changes via email or other direct communication.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data processing practices, you may reach us through the contact section of our website, or by writing to:

Knight Capital B.V.

Apollolaan 76

1077 BD Amsterdam

The Netherlands