Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: June 1, 2024
1. Introduction
Base Investment Group Limited, Inc. ("Base Investment Group Limited," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and investment services (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
2.1 Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you individually. This may include:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Identification information (date of birth, Social Security number, government-issued ID numbers)
- Financial information (bank account details, investment preferences, income information)
- Employment information (employer name, job title, employment history)
- Education information (level of education, field of study)
- Account credentials (username, password, security questions and answers)
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, features used)
- Location data (general geographic location based on IP address)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information from you in several ways:
- Direct Collection: Information you provide when you register for an account, complete forms, respond to surveys, or communicate with us.
- Automated Collection: Information collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies when you use our Services.
- Third-Party Sources: Information we receive from third-party sources, such as identity verification services, credit bureaus, and financial institutions.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Process and manage your account and investments
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Communicate with you about your account and our Services
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent where required)
- Analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience
- Protect our rights, property, and safety, and the rights, property, and safety of others
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
- Financial Partners: Financial institutions, custodians, and other partners necessary to provide our investment services.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Government agencies, law enforcement, and other parties when required by law or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
- With Your Consent: To other third parties with your explicit consent.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and employee training.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining the retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to delete your personal information under certain circumstances
- The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. Please note that some of these rights may be limited where we have compelling legitimate grounds or legal obligations to continue processing your information.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our Services. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you use our Services and allows us to improve our Services.
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Services may be inaccessible or not function properly.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
When we transfer your information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law. We use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.
12. 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Base Investment Group Limited, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer
123 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005
Email: privacy@Base Investment Group Limited.com
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0123