Last Updated: December 2025
Arete Capital Partners, LLC (“Arete,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and business partners. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the Arete Capital Partners website (the “Site”).
By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information from you in various ways, including:
A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal identification information only if you voluntarily submit it to us. This may occur when you:
- Fill out a “Contact Us” or inquiry form.
- Subscribe to a newsletter or market insight distribution list.
- Submit a resume or employment application.
- Engage with our services directly.
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and any other details you choose to provide in your correspondence.
B. Non-Personal & Technical Data
When you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect non-personal technical data. This helps us understand how visitors use our Site and allows us to improve the user experience. This data may include:
- Browser type and version.
- Operating system.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Referring/exit pages and click patterns.
- Date and time stamps of your visit.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Arete Capital Partners, LLC uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small text file placed on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about your activities on our Site.
- Functionality: We use cookies to remember your preferences and facilitate navigation.
- Analytics: We may use third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) to aggregate data on site traffic and interactions.
Your Choice: You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that some parts of the Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect and utilize Users’ personal information for the following legitimate business purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Services: To respond to your inquiries, fulfill your requests, and provide the professional services you seek.
- To Communicate: To send emails regarding updates, industry insights, or news related to Arete, provided you have not opted out of such communications.
- To Process Applications: To evaluate candidates who submit resumes or job applications through the Site.
- Site Administration: To monitor system performance, analyze trends, and ensure the security of our Site.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others.
We may share your information only in the following specific circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., IT support, hosting services, email platforms), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with state and federal laws or a court order.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by Arete Capital Partners, LLC. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Arete Capital Partners, LLC has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.
9. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at admin@aretecp.com.