1. Information We Collect
When you use Best Investors, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, search queries, and features used.
- Contact Form Submissions: When you contact a financial advisor or firm through our platform, we collect the information you provide in the contact form (name, phone number, message).
- Reviews: When you submit a review, we collect your rating and review text.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device and browser you use to access our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our directory service
- Facilitate communication between users and financial professionals
- Improve our site and develop new features
- Send you important service updates
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
3. Public Data from SEC Filings
Best Investors displays publicly available information from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database. This information includes firm names, registration details, office locations, and individual advisor registrations. This data is public record and is freely available from the SEC.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help operate our platform:
- Google Sign-In: For authentication when you choose to sign in with Google
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): For hosting and data storage
- Resend: For sending transactional emails (password resets, notifications)
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- When you submit a contact form, your message is delivered to the relevant financial professional
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Best Investors, our users, or others
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption of passwords and secure transmission of data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You may:
- Access, update, or delete your account information at any time
- Unsubscribe from email communications
- Request deletion of your account by contacting us
9. Children's Privacy
Best Investors is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@bestinvestors.net.