PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 16, 2024

1st & Main Growth Partners ("the Company"), and 1st & Main ("1st & Main" collectively referred to as "Advisers") are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information when you:

  • Visit our websites, associated sub-domains, or mobile applications (the "Sites");
  • Submit personal information to us;
  • Authorize us to obtain personal information from other sources;
  • Interact with us via email, telephone, online, or in person.

01 Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect personal information from the following categories of data. These categories also represent the types of personal information we may have collected over the past 12 months. Note that these categories are defined by Washington state law, and the inclusion of a category does not imply that we collect all information within that category from every customer.

Category Purpose of Processing
Identifiers: Real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, social security number, driver’s license number, passport number, or similar identifiers. This information is processed to manage your account or investment, respond to queries, facilitate transactions, and provide account statements. It's also used for legal compliance (e.g., verifying identity and preventing fraud) and may be used for marketing purposes.
Personal Information: Name, signature, social security number, physical characteristics, address, telephone number, passport number, driver’s license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information. Similar to identifiers, this information is used for managing accounts or investments, complying with legal obligations, and marketing purposes. It is also necessary for employment applications.
Protected Characteristics: Familial status, disability, sex, national origin, religion, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, age, or other similar categories. This information is processed for legal compliance and to manage accounts or investments.
Commercial Information: Records of personal property, products or services purchased, or considered. Used to manage accounts or investments, respond to queries, and for marketing purposes.
Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, interaction with a website or advertisement. Used to optimize the Site’s performance, detect security incidents, and for data analytics.
Geolocation Data: General location information. Used to optimize the Site’s performance and detect security incidents. Note that we do not collect precise geolocation data as defined under Washington state law.
Employment Information: Professional or employment-related details. Processed to manage accounts or investments, for legal compliance, and marketing purposes.

02 How We Use This Information

We use the personal information we collect to provide our products and services, fulfill legal obligations, and enhance your experience with us. This includes:

  • Operating our Sites, processing transactions, maintaining accounts, and communicating with you.
  • Analyzing and Improving Our Business: Evaluating and improving our Sites, troubleshooting, and conducting research.
  • Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions: Sending newsletters, offers, or identifying potential investors.
  • Securing and Protecting Our Business: Safeguarding operations, assets, and investigating potential threats.
  • Defending Legal Rights: Managing legal disputes and protecting our rights.
  • Auditing, Reporting, and Governance: Conducting financial audits and maintaining compliance with legal obligations.
  • Complying with Legal Obligations: Responding to legal requests and complying with regulations.
  • Investor Servicing: Managing client accounts, sending reports, and distributing information.
  • De-identifying personal information and creating aggregated data for analysis, research, and marketing purposes.

03 Who Has Access to Personal Information

Financial companies often need to share customers’ personal information to operate their business. We may share your personal information as follows:

  • Authorized Employees and Affiliates: With authorized employees and affiliates, who use personal information for the purposes outlined in this Policy.
  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers, such as auditors and consultants, who are bound by agreements to process information in accordance with this Policy.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or respond to valid legal processes.
  • Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring of our business.
  • Protect Our Rights: To defend against legal claims or protect our rights and interests.
  • Aggregated and De-identified Data: With third parties for research, analytics, or other purposes.

04 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Sites. Cookies set by us are “first party cookies,” while those set by others are “third party cookies.” These third-party cookies enable features such as advertising and analytics.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Manager or your browser settings. Note that some cookies are essential for the operation of our Sites and cannot be rejected.

05 Do Not Track

Our Sites currently do not respond to Do Not Track ("DNT") signals.

06 How We Protect Your Personal Information

We maintain internal policies, procedures, and safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no security system is foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

07 How Long We Retain Your Data

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

08 How to Exercise Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correct: If your information is inaccurate, you may request corrections.
  • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Object: You may object to our use of your data for marketing or other purposes.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the use of your data.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [contact information]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

09 Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10 Use of Site by Minors

Our Sites are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a minor, we will delete such information from our records.

11 Other Communications

From time to time, we may send you communications about our products, services, and promotions. You may opt out of these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directl

12 Compliance with Laws

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This includes adherence to data protection laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

13 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Advisers and their affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Sites or the information contained therein. This limitation applies to all damages including but not limited to those caused by loss of data, errors, omissions, or other issues.

14 Indemnification

By using our Sites, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Advisers and their affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or in connection with your use of the Sites or violation of this Policy.

15 Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated Policy will be posted on our Sites with the effective date.

16 Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

1st & Main Growth Partners
Email: communications@1standmain.co
Phone: (312) 855-6202