Last updated: April 2026
Who We Are
Search Fund Insider is an independent online publication covering search fund investing and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). This website is operated from the United Arab Emirates.
For any privacy-related queries, please contact us via our Contact page.
What Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Your name and email address if you submit a contact form
- Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us
Information collected automatically
When you visit Search Fund Insider, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Search terms used to find the site
This information is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how readers use the site and to improve content and user experience. It is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
Essential cookies — Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies — Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand which content is most useful and improve the site accordingly.
Advertising cookies — Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. These cookies may track your browsing behaviour across other websites to show you relevant ads.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience of the site.
For more information about how Google uses data, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver the newsletter you have subscribed to
- To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
- To analyse site traffic and improve content
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party under any circumstances.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to the Search Fund Insider newsletter, your email address will be stored securely via our email marketing provider (Mailchimp). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
We do not send unsolicited emails. We do not share your email address with third parties.
Third-Party Services
Search Fund Insider uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site traffic analysis | Link |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Link |
| Mailchimp | Email newsletter | Link |
| Hostinger | Website hosting | Link |
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months
- Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default settings
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
Children’s Privacy
Search Fund Insider is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our Contact page.