Privacy Policy
Introduction
Every Securities LLC ("Every Securities," "we," "us," or "our"), a registered investment advisor, considers the protection of your information to be a most important priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our application, or engage with any of our services (collectively, the "Services").Our privacy policy and practices are designed to support this objective. We want you to understand what information we collect and how we use it. We would be unable to provide our Services to you without the personal data you provide us, which is why we take our responsibility to protect your personal data very seriously.
If you do not want us to collect personal data from you or share personal data with any third parties or otherwise disclose your personal data, you should not access our website, download or use our application, or use our Services.
1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect non-public, sometimes personal, information about our clients and parties who engage our firm to participate in certain securities transactions from the following sources:Information we receive from you on applications and other formsInformation we receive from you in order to provide certain investment banking advisory servicesInformation concerning your transactions with us, our affiliated persons, or othersInformation from a consumer-reporting agency or vendor providing anti-money laundering or Know Your Customer compliance servicesThis information generally falls into the following categories:IdentifiersExamples: First and last name, email address, mailing address, username, password, account credentials, device fingerprintSources: Directly from you (forms you complete, services you obtain from us)Purposes: Managing your account informationHelping you access and restore access to your accountPreventing unauthorized accessSending administrative informationProviding our investment advisory servicesCustomer RecordsExamples: Bank account details, bank routing and account numbers, social security numbers, government-issued identification, credit information, investment objectives and historySources: Directly from youPurposes: Verifying your identity to comply with anti-money laundering lawsProcessing transactionsComplying with applicable securities regulations and consumer protection lawsProviding our investment advisory servicesInternet Activity InformationExamples: IP address, device ID number, browsing history, interaction with our website/applicationSources: Indirectly from your activity on our platformsPurposes: Analytics and performance monitoringSecurity monitoringService improvement
2. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:Providing Our Services: To deliver the services you've requested, process transactions, and maintain your accountCommunication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send important noticesSecurity: To verify your identity, protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activityImprovement: To analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and enhance our ServicesMarketing: To inform you about products, services, or promotions that may interest you (subject to your preferences)Legal Compliance: To fulfill our legal obligations and respond to legitimate requests from authorities3. Information Sharing PracticesWe do not disclose any non-public information about you to anyone, except as permitted or required by law.We restrict access to non-public personal information about you to those employees, affiliated persons and registered representatives who need to have access to such information in order to provide securities related services to you. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your non-public personal information.In limited circumstances permitted by law, we may share your personal data with:Service ProvidersThird-party vendors, consultants, contractors, and other service providers who help us provide the Services and who need access to such information to do their workExamples include identity verification services, cloud hosting providers, and customer support toolsAll sharing is conducted under appropriate data protection agreementsBusiness TransfersIf we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transactionThe acquiring company would continue to be bound by this Privacy Policy until it is changedLegal RequirementsTo comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements (including SEC and FINRA regulations)To respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processTo protect our rights, privacy, safety, or propertyTo detect, prevent, or address fraud, security or technical issues
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:Authenticate users and maintain your login sessionsRemember your preferences and settingsUnderstand how you navigate through our websiteAnalyze the performance of our website and servicesDeliver relevant advertisingPrevent fraud and enhance securityYou can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though blocking certain cookies may impact your experience and the functionality of our Services.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:For California Residents (CCPA Rights)Right to Know: Request what personal information we've collected, used, disclosed, or soldRight to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we've collectedRight to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not currently sell personal information)Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rightsFor All UsersAccess: Request access to your personal dataCorrection: Request correction of inaccurate dataRestriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstancesObjection: Object to processing of your personal dataData Portability: Request transfer of your data to you or a third partyTo exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your privacy email]. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
6. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:Encryption of sensitive informationSecure access controlsRegular security assessmentsEmployee training on data protectionContractual safeguards with third-party processorsHowever, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy PolicyComply with legal obligationsResolve disputesEnforce our agreementsWhen personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website and application may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy only applies to our Services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of any third-party sites or services.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The revised Privacy Policy will be effective as of the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.11. Contact UsIf you have any questions regarding this policy or our data practices, please contact us:Every Securities LLC Phone: (650) 719-1492 Email: support@Everysecurities.io