Rialytix ("Rialytix," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and handled when you visit or use Rialytix.com and related Rialytix services, features, and communications (collectively, the "Service").
1. About Rialytix
Rialytix is an independent information and analytics platform focused on the registered investment adviser industry.
The Service organizes and analyzes information from publicly available regulatory filings and other sources, including information made available through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure ("IAPD") system.
Rialytix is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or operated by the SEC, FINRA, or any investment adviser displayed on the Service.
2. Information We Collect
Rialytix does not currently require users to create an account to access most of the Service.
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- your email address when you subscribe to the Rialytix newsletter;
- your email address and selected investment adviser firms or CRD numbers when you create or use a watchlist or alert subscription;
- communication and subscription preferences associated with those features;
- your name, email address, contact purpose, and message when you submit the Rialytix contact form; and
- other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with Rialytix.
When you use Rialytix, certain technical information may also be collected automatically, including:
- browser and device information;
- approximate geographic information derived from an IP address;
- pages viewed and features used;
- referring pages or websites;
- timestamps; and
- general usage activity.
3. Public Regulatory Information
A significant portion of the information presented by Rialytix originates from public regulatory records, including SEC Form ADV filings and related public disclosures.
This information may include information about investment advisory firms and individuals associated with those firms that is already available through public regulatory sources.
Rialytix does not represent that public regulatory information constitutes private information collected directly from the individuals or firms appearing on the Service.
4. How We Use Information
We may use information collected through the Service to:
- operate and maintain Rialytix;
- provide requested features and services;
- send the Rialytix newsletter to users who subscribe;
- send watchlist or alert notifications relating to RIAs or CRD numbers selected by a user;
- manage email preferences and unsubscribe requests;
- review and respond to contact form submissions and other inquiries;
- understand how visitors use the Service;
- improve website performance, functionality, analytics, and usability;
- develop new features, research tools, and analytics;
- detect technical problems, misuse, fraud, or security threats; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
Rialytix does not currently use email addresses collected for newsletter or watchlist subscriptions for unrelated marketing purposes.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to Rialytix emails, you may receive communications based on the subscription you selected.
- newsletter subscribers may receive periodic Rialytix research, industry insights, platform updates, and related content;
- watchlist subscribers may receive notifications when Rialytix identifies an update or flagged change associated with an RIA or CRD number selected by that user; and
- users may unsubscribe from newsletters or alerts at any time using the unsubscribe or preference controls included in the applicable email.
6. Contact Form Communications
If you contact Rialytix through the contact form, we may use the information you provide to review, respond to, and follow up on your inquiry.
Contact form submissions may relate to:
- RIA profile updates or corrections;
- business inquiries;
- sponsorship or partnership inquiries;
- technical issues or feedback;
- media or press inquiries; and
- other general communications.
7. Analytics and Similar Technologies
Rialytix may use analytics and similar technologies to understand aggregate website usage, measure performance, and improve the Service.
These technologies may collect information about how visitors interact with pages and features. Rialytix does not use this information to provide individualized investment recommendations.
Your browser may allow you to limit or disable certain cookies or similar technologies.
8. Sharing of Information
Rialytix does not sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of the term.
We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate the Service, including providers of:
- website hosting and infrastructure;
- databases and data storage;
- analytics;
- security;
- email delivery;
- newsletter management; and
- notification or alert delivery.
These providers may process information as reasonably necessary to provide services to Rialytix and are subject to their respective contractual and privacy obligations.
We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to:
- comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
- protect the rights, property, security, or integrity of Rialytix or others;
- investigate misuse, fraud, or security incidents; or
- complete a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or transfer of all or part of the Service.
9. Third Party Websites and Sources
Rialytix may contain links to third party websites, including SEC websites and websites operated by investment advisers.
We do not control the privacy practices, content, availability, or security of third party websites. Access to third party services is subject to their own privacy policies and terms.
10. Data Accuracy and Public Records
Rialytix attempts to organize regulatory information in a useful and accessible manner. However, regulatory filings may be:
- amended;
- delayed;
- incomplete;
- subsequently corrected; or
- interpreted differently.
Users should verify material information against the applicable original filing or regulatory source before relying upon it.
If you believe information displayed by Rialytix does not accurately reflect the underlying public record, you may contact us and identify the relevant record.
11. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information processed through the Service.
However, no website, database, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Service and provide requested features.
For newsletter and watchlist subscriptions, we may retain your email address and associated preferences while your subscription remains active.
Information submitted through the Rialytix contact form may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- review and respond to the inquiry;
- address follow-up communications;
- maintain appropriate business records;
- protect the Service; or
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
If you unsubscribe from newsletter or alert communications, we may retain limited records as reasonably necessary to:
- honor your unsubscribe preference;
- prevent unwanted future communications;
- comply with applicable law;
- maintain security and operational records; and
- resolve disputes.
Public regulatory information may remain available through Rialytix for historical and analytical purposes even when newer regulatory filings become available.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you reside, applicable law may provide rights concerning certain personal information, including rights to:
- request access to certain personal information;
- request correction of certain personal information; or
- request deletion of certain personal information.
These rights may not apply to information obtained from public government records or where another legal exception applies.
Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information provided on Rialytix.com.
14. Children's Privacy
Rialytix is intended for a general professional and adult audience and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page identifies the most recent revision.
Continued use of the Service after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.
16. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted using the contact information provided on Rialytix.com.