Privacy Notice (GDPR Compliance)

Elite Valuation Authority

Last updated: 2025.12.01.

Elite Valuation Authority ("we", "our", "the Company") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable data-protection laws.

1. Data Controller

Elite Valuation Authority

Budapest XI. discrit Kondorosi road
Hungary
Email: info@elitevaluationauthority.com
Phone: +36-30-880-880-6

We are the Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

B. Automatically Collected Data

C. Data Received from Third Parties

We collect only the minimum amount of personal data necessary for each purpose.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

A. Performance of a Contract (Art. 6(1)(b))

• Performing valuation and professional services• Preparing reports, analyses, and advisory deliverables• Communicating with clients regarding assignments

B. Legal Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c))

• Compliance with accounting and tax laws• Record-keeping and audit requirements• Anti-money laundering (AML) checks where applicable

C. Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f))

• Ensuring quality of service• Preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access• Internal analytics and business management

D. Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))

• When subscribing to newsletters or marketing materials• When accepting website cookies (if applicable)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal information strictly for:

• Conducting valuation, M&A advisory, and consulting engagements• Preparing financial models and expert reports• Maintaining client relationships• Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks• Enhancing website functionality and security• Internal quality control and operational management

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who support our operations (secure IT, hosting, accounting)• With auditors or legal/regulatory authorities when legally required• With third parties only with your explicit written consent• With courts or authorities in case of legal obligations or dispute resolution

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data-processing agreements.

6. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfer will only occur when:

• the destination country has an EU adequacy decision; or• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place; or• equivalent GDPR-compliant safeguards exist.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• the purposes described above, and• compliance with legal obligations.

Typical retention periods:

• Client files: 5–10 years• Accounting and billing records: 8 years• Communication and correspondence: 2–5 years• Cookies and website logs: 6–24 months

After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of data under certain conditions.

• Right to Restriction of Processing

Limit how your data is used.

• Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

• Right to Object

Object to certain uses based on legitimate interests.

• Right to Withdraw Consent

When processing is based on consent.

• Right to Lodge a Complaint

You may file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

9. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard data, including:

• Encrypted communication channels (SSL/TLS)• Secure servers and restricted access• Password-protected systems• Regular security audits and backups• Staff confidentiality obligations

Only authorized personnel can access client information.

10. Cookies & Website Tracking

If your website uses cookies:

• A cookie banner must request consent• A cookie policy page should list types and purposes of cookies• Users may disable cookies at any time

I can create a full Cookie Policy if needed.

11. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in laws or our practices.
The latest version will always be available on this website.

12. Contact

For any questions or GDPR-related requests, contact:

Data Protection Officer / GDPR Contact:
Elite Valuation Authority
Email: info@elitevaluationauthotrity.com
Phone: /36-30-880-880-6