Privacy and Cookie Policy of VK SPB LLC Website

 

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process data obtained from you on our website. Please review this information carefully to understand our approaches and practices regarding your personal data and how we process it.

If you have any comments regarding this Privacy Policy, please direct them to: events@vostockcapital.com.

2. Who we are

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), we, as the “data controller,” provide the following information:

3. Data we may collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

Under the GDPR, we ensure that your personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, respecting your rights. We process your personal data only if at least one of the following legal bases applies:
a) You have given explicit consent for processing for specific purposes.
b) Processing is required to fulfill a contract with you or take pre-contractual measures.
c) Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.
d) Processing is necessary to protect someone’s life.
e) Processing is necessary for a task carried out in the public interest.
f)  Processing is necessary for our or a third party’s legitimate interests, unless overridden by your rights.

4. Cookies

The website uses cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your access to the site. Cookies are pieces of information that include a unique reference code, which the website transfers to your device for storage and, in some cases, to track information about you.

Some cookies we use expire when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain on your device for longer (persistent cookies) to recognize you upon return.

All cookies on our website are set by us.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to block them or receive notifications when cookies are set. However, blocking or deleting cookies may limit your ability to fully use the website.

Our cookies are used for:

Essential Session Management:

Functionality:

Performance & Analytics:

OR

[We use cookies to distinguish users and enhance our website. Please see our Cookie Usage Policy for more details.]

5. How we use collected data

We use your information to:

Existing clients: We will only contact you electronically about services similar to prior purchases.

New clients: Contact occurs only with your consent.

To opt out of marketing, check the relevant box on our forms.

Note: We do not identify individuals to advertisers but provide aggregated audience data. You may object to data usage by emailing events@vostockcapital.com, though this may limit service quality.

Some data collection is legally or contractually required; non-provision may restrict services.

6. Where we store your data

We store and process personal data in Russia under Federal Law No. 152-FZ “On Personal Data.”
Data may exceptionally be transferred abroad to jurisdictions that:

We implement all legally required safeguards for such transfers.

Payments are encrypted. You must keep provided passwords confidential. While we strive for security, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed, and you acknowledge transmission risks.

Data is kept only as long as necessary (per Section 5) or with your consent. Regular reviews determine retention needs, and data is deleted when no longer required.

7. Disclosure of your information

We may disclose your data in the following cases:

We may contract with third parties to provide services to you on our behalf. This may include payment processing, search engine functions, advertising and marketing. In some cases, third parties may require access to some or all of your data. Here are the third parties that have access to your information:

Yandex.co.uk, Google.com

If your data is required for such purposes, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is processed safely, securely and in accordance with your rights, our obligations and the third party’s obligations under the GDPR and the law.

8. Your rights

You may opt out of marketing by checking relevant boxes or contacting us at:

LLC “VK SPB”
INN 7811748174
OGRN 1207800073062
192019, RUSSIA, St. Petersburg,
Khrystalnaya Street, 27, Liter A, Room 201, OFFICE 3
Email: events@vostockcapital.com

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

To exercise any of the above rights, or if you have any other questions about our website or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at events@vostockcapital.com.

9. Links to other sites

Our policies do not apply to third-party websites linked from ours. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing data.

10. Changes

Policy updates will be posted on this page. Email notifications may also be sent.

11. Automated decision-making & profiling

11.1 Where we use personal data for automated decision-making purposes and those decisions have legal (or similarly significant) consequences for you, you have the right to challenge such decisions under the GDPR, request human intervention, express your views and obtain an explanation of the decision from us.

11.2 Exceptions:
a) Decisions necessary for contract performance;
b) Legally permitted decisions;
c) Explicit consent given.

11.3 Profiling Practices:
a) Clear explanations of profiling’s purpose and consequences;
b) Appropriate statistical methods;
c) Measures to minimize errors;
d) Data safeguards to prevent discriminatory effects.

12. Governing law & dispute resolution

12.1 This Agreement is governed by Russian law.

12.2 Dispute resolution steps:

  1. Direct negotiations (30 calendar days from written claim);
  2. Mediation (if unresolved, using a mediator registered with the Russian Ministry of Justice).

12.3 Unresolved disputes go to arbitration court at the Respondent’s location per Russian Arbitration Procedure Code, unless exclusive jurisdiction applies.

12.4 Consumers (individuals) retain the right to file in court under Russian Consumer Protection Law.

12.5 Pre-trial claims are mandatory (30-day review period).

12.6 Evidence required for court:

12.7 Force majeure exempts parties from liability.