Trust & governance

Built for a confidential, conflicted industry.

M&A intent is highly sensitive. SONAR's credibility depends on members trusting how their data and signals are handled — end to end.

Member-controlled discoverability

You decide if and how you appear. Sensitive search criteria stay private until a mutual, double opt-in match.

Confidentiality & information barriers

Clean walls between mandates. The network never compromises an active advisory engagement.

GDPR-compliant data handling

Clear consent and purpose limitation for all profile and database data, with auditable controls.

Human conflict checks

Curation prevents tone-deaf, competitive or conflicted introductions before they ever surface.

Double opt-in on every match

Both sides confirm interest before identities are revealed — no surprise disclosures.

Right to withdraw

Members can pause discoverability or leave the network at any time; data is handled per our retention policy.

Questions on data handling?

Reach out — we'll walk you through our controls and answer anything specific to your organisation.