Privacy Policy

Vela Advisory Effective Date: April 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Vela Advisory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at velarising.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our Site:

Contact form submissions: First name, last name, email address, phone number, subject, and message content.
Usage data: Information about how you access and use our Site, including browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This data is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our services
Provide consulting and advisory services you request
Improve our website and user experience
Send relevant information about Vela Advisory, where you have opted in or where permitted by applicable law
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service providers: With trusted third-party platforms that help us operate our Site (such as Wix, our website hosting platform), who are contractually required to keep your information confidential.
Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site is hosted on Wix and may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. You may be able to adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

For more information on how Wix handles data, please refer to Wix's Privacy Policy.

6. Third-Party Links and Social Media

Our Site may link to third-party websites or social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for the duration needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain business records.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

If you are located in Canada, your rights are governed by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Vela Advisory Website: velarising.com Email: christina@velarising.com Phone: 604.366.6626