Last Updated: 02.25.2025
HSD Advisors, LLC ("HSD Advisors," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting nonpublic personal information. This Privacy Notice describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or engage with our services.
Scope
This Privacy Notice applies to information we collect through our website, forms, communications, and any investor onboarding or account-related materials. This Privacy Notice does not apply to third-party websites or portals that you may access through links on our website (including any third-party investor reporting portal).
Information We Collect
In connection with providing our services, we may collect nonpublic personal information about you, including:
- Information you provide in inquiries, subscription/onboarding documents, questionnaires, agreements, or other forms (such as your name, contact information, identification details, and financial information as applicable).
- Information regarding your relationship with us and/or our affiliates, including account-related or investment-related information, as applicable.
- Website usage information collected automatically when you access our website (such as IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, and interactions).
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Coordinate onboarding and provide services
- Verify identity and comply with legal, regulatory, and anti-money laundering ("AML") requirements
- Maintain records and improve our operations
- Provide access to reporting through third-party infrastructure, where applicable
- Maintain website security, prevent fraud, and protect our rights
Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our website. We may also use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage and improve content and user experience.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. You can also learn more about Google's opt-out options through Google's tools and browser add-ons.
Information We Share
We do not sell your nonpublic personal information. We may share information only as permitted by law and as necessary to operate our business, including:
- With service providers that perform services on our behalf (such as administrators, accountants, attorneys, consultants, technology providers, or other professional advisers) and who are required to maintain confidentiality.
- With affiliates, as applicable and permitted by law, for operational and servicing purposes.
- To comply with legal obligations (including subpoenas, court orders, regulatory requests, or law enforcement inquiries), or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
How We Protect Information
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect nonpublic personal information. Access to sensitive information is limited to personnel and service providers who need it for business purposes.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and to resolve disputes.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If you end your relationship with us, we will continue to adhere to the privacy practices described in this Privacy Notice with respect to information we maintain.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact us.