Information We Collect
Account information: Your full name, email address, and password credentials when you register for an account.
Identity verification data: Government-issued identification, date of birth, address, and biometric data collected through our verification partner, Veriff, as required to comply with SEC regulations and anti-money-laundering (AML) / know-your-customer (KYC) obligations.
Suitability and risk assessment data: Your responses to the SEC-mandated suitability questionnaire and risk tolerance questionnaire, including income, net worth, investment experience, and investment objectives.
Investment and transaction data: Investment requests, subscription amounts, fund selections, and account activity processed through our custodian partner, Altruist Financial LLC.
Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and interaction data collected through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.
How We Use Your Information
- To verify your identity and comply with KYC/AML and SEC regulatory requirements.
- To assess your suitability and risk tolerance for private-market investments.
- To connect you with a financial advisor and facilitate investment placements.
- To process and maintain your investment transactions through Altruist Financial.
- To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
- To send service notifications, regulatory disclosures, and account updates.
- To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or unauthorized access.
- To improve our platform, services, and user experience.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Veriff (identity verification) and Altruist Financial LLC (custody, clearing, and investment placement) receive the information necessary to perform their respective services on your behalf.
- Fund managers: When you submit an investment request, relevant suitability and account information is shared with the applicable third-party fund sponsor to process your subscription.
- Legal compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or to protect our legal rights and the safety of our users.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred subject to the protections of this policy.
Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, you have the right to opt out of certain sharing of nonpublic personal information with non-affiliated third parties for marketing purposes. We do not engage in such sharing.
Data Security
We employ industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. These measures include encryption in transit and at rest, access controls limited to authorized personnel, regular security assessments, and secure data storage with our platform providers. While no system is completely secure, we continuously monitor and improve our security practices to protect your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Identity verification records, suitability assessments, and transaction records are retained for the periods mandated by SEC and FINRA regulations, which may extend beyond the closure of your account.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights under applicable consumer privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act):
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-out: Decline non-essential cookies and certain data processing.
- Non-discrimination: Receive equal service regardless of whether you exercise your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@altsprism.com. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze platform usage. For a complete description of the cookies we use and your choices regarding them, please review our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, including fund manager sites and regulatory resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended exclusively for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at support@altsprism.com or through our Contact page.
