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1. Introduction
This Privacy Statement explains the data practices of Horizon Capital Club, a brand of LA Story Studio (“we,” “us,” “our”) concerning the collection, utilization, and protection of personal and non-personal information on the Horizon Capital Club investment platform (“Platform”). This statement outlines how we adhere to U.S. regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Information We Collect
When engaging with the Platform, we gather an array of information that exclusively serves the purpose of facilitating transactions and fulfilling our legal obligations specific to our industry, as well as for account creation. This information encompasses:
Personal Identification Information: We meticulously collect pertinent personal details such as your complete name, email address, telephone number, residential address, and date of birth. These details are collected to generate legally mandated contracts and relevant documents during the initiation of contractual agreements, as well as for the creation of your account.
Financial Information: Our repository of financial data is maintained primarily for comprehensive record-keeping and to meet the precise compliance requirements stipulated by our industry. This repository encompasses data concerning your investment preferences, historical transactions, prevailing account balances, and an extensive history of financial interactions within the Platform.
Identity Verification Information: The collection of identity verification documents, often government-issued IDs, is of utmost importance for adhering to rigorous anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. This verification process is meticulously undertaken at the inception of contractual agreements and serves as an integral component that supports legal compliance.
Communication Information: Effective communication is essential in our interactions with you. Interactions through emails, messages, and other forms of correspondence provide a comprehensive record of your inquiries, feedback, and interactions with our services. These records constitute the core of proficient customer support, accurate issue resolution, and a comprehensive historical archive of our interactions.
Usage and Technical Information: Our commitment to a seamless and secure digital experience entails the collection of technical data. This encompasses your IP address, device specifications, browser type, and patterns of interaction with the Platform. Leveraging technologies like cookies, this technical framework enables us to optimize Platform performance, tailor user experiences, and strengthen the security infrastructure that safeguards your information.
These distinct categories of information, collected with due diligence and meticulously protected, singularly serve the overarching purpose of ensuring legal compliance, fostering secure transactions, and seamlessly facilitating contractual commitments in full alignment with the requirements of industry regulations.
3. How We Use Your Information
We utilize your information for various essential purposes, including:
Account Management: Your information is instrumental in establishing and managing your account, as well as facilitating necessary transactions.
Communication: Your information is important for responsive and effective communication. This encompasses addressing your inquiries, providing comprehensive support, and transmitting important notifications related to your account and the Platform.
Enhancement: We analyze usage trends and assimilate feedback and data analysis to improve user experiences and enhance our services.
Regulatory Compliance: Your information is essential for complying with legal and regulatory mandates, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) checks, as well as responding to legal obligations and government requests.
Marketing: With your explicit consent, we may send you promotional materials and updates about our services. Your permission facilitates the communication of marketing materials that are aligned with your preferences.
These applications of your information align with legal requirements and contribute to the functional efficiency of the Platform.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may, under specific circumstances, share your information with various entities as outlined below. It’s important to note that these disclosures are governed by stringent confidentiality and security protocols to ensure the protection of your data.
Service Providers: In the effective operation of the Platform, we engage third-party service providers. These entities, which encompass payment processors and customer support services, play an essential role in facilitating seamless transactions and maintaining exceptional user experiences. We ensure that our agreements with these service providers encompass stringent contractual obligations to uphold the secure handling of your data. This ensures that your information remains safeguarded even as it is utilized to enhance the functionality of the Platform.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities: There are circumstances where we may find ourselves compelled by legal requirements, court orders, or the need to fulfill our legal obligations. In these cases, we may disclose specific information to legal and regulatory authorities. Rest assured, such disclosures are executed with a rigorous adherence to legal processes and protocols, respecting the bounds of applicable laws.
Affiliated Entities: The LA Story Studio group of companies, to which we belong, forms an integrated network of entities. In line with our pursuit of operational efficiency and coherence, we may share information within this affiliated group. This sharing of information serves the precise purposes elucidated within this Privacy Statement, fostering an integrated approach to our services while adhering to established legal standards.
Business Transfers: In scenarios involving mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, there might be a transfer of your information to the acquiring entity as an integral part of the transaction. These transfers are meticulously conducted, ensuring that your data remains protected and is handled in conformity with established data protection principles.
These disclosures, guided by legal considerations, contractual commitments, and our dedication to ensuring data security, collectively underscore the operational dynamics of our data sharing practices.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You possess specific rights concerning your personal information, as detailed below:
Access, Correction, and Updating: You retain the authority to access, rectify, and update your personal information. This can be achieved by logging into your account or by contacting our dedicated support team.
Withdrawal of Marketing Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for receiving marketing communications. If you wish to stop receiving promotional emails, clear instructions on how to opt out are provided within the emails we send you.
Account Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account, subject to relevant legal requirements. This means that if you decide to terminate your association with our Platform, we will take necessary measures to erase your account and associated data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Objection to Data Processing: In situations where it’s relevant and aligned with the parameters of applicable laws, you have the right to object to certain data processing activities. This means that if there are specific ways in which we are processing your data that you disagree with, and if the law permits, you have the right to express your objection, and we will assess and respond to it according to legal standards.
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6. Security Measures
Ensuring the security of your information is a significant commitment, and as such, we have diligently instituted comprehensive technical and organizational measures to strengthen its protection. While these measures are rigorously implemented, no data transmission or storage system is entirely impervious to potential security breaches.
Our dedication to data security encompasses robust technical frameworks and meticulous organization of security protocols. These measures are meticulously aligned with data protection regulations, ensuring your information remains shielded from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
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Security Measures
Ensuring the security of your information is a significant commitment, and as such, we have diligently instituted comprehensive technical and organizational measures to strengthen its protection. It’s important to note that while these measures are rigorously implemented, no data transmission or storage system is entirely impervious to potential security breaches.
Our dedication to data security encompasses robust technical frameworks and meticulous organization of security protocols, all in strict alignment with intricate data protection regulations. These measures are meticulously aligned with data protection regulations, ensuring your information remains shielded from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
However, the digital security landscape is dynamic, and despite our steadfast efforts, no security infrastructure can provide an absolute guarantee against all forms of potential breaches. We remain resolute in our commitment to data integrity.
7. International Data Transfers
It is essential to acknowledge that your data may be subject to transfer and subsequent processing in jurisdictions located outside your country of origin. To comply with the pertinent provisions of applicable data protection laws, we are firmly committed to implementing appropriate measures that ensure the diligent protection of your data throughout this international transfer process.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is exclusively intended for individuals who have attained the age of 18. We rigorously adhere to a policy that explicitly prohibits the collection of personal information from individuals under the age of 18. In the rare circumstance that an account belonging to a minor is inadvertently created, we shall promptly undertake the necessary steps to effectuate its immediate cancellation.
9. Changes to This Statement
We may revise this Privacy Statement periodically. Significant changes will be communicated, and we will obtain your consent if legally required.
10. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please reach out to us at privacy@horizoncapitalclub.com.
By utilizing the Horizon Capital Club Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the data collection, usage, and sharing practices detailed herein.
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Horizon Capital Club,
LA Story Studio
Date 30/08/2023
