Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Invst Ventures ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Financial information for investment qualification
• Identity verification documents
• Investment preferences and history
• Communication records and support interactions

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage patterns and platform interactions
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our platform services
• Process investment transactions and subscriptions
• Verify your identity and investment eligibility
• Communicate with you about your account and investments
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including:

• Super Amplify (SOC 2 Type II compliant platform infrastructure)
• DocuSign (document signing services)
• AWS (cloud storage and services)
• Identity verification providers
• Payment processors

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure (Super Amplify platform)
• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
• Contract: To perform our contractual obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA, AML/KYC)
• Legitimate Interest: For fraud prevention, security, and service improvement

7. Your Rights and Choices (GDPR)

Under GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through your account settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the platform or at the contact information provided on our website.