LAST UPDATE: April 29, 2024

Paladin Internet Properties, Inc. (Paladin, Paladin’s), doing business as Paladin Digital Marketing, is committed to protecting the privacy of consumers, investors, financial service professionals, and financial service firms (collectively Users) who use our tools, information, and services. This Privacy Policy explains the type of information that is collected and how it is used by Paladin.  If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact Paladin at info@paladindigitalmarketing.com.

1. CONFIDENTIALITY

Paladin will not disclose any personal information about individual Users, except as specified in this Privacy Policy. With the few exceptions that are explained here, Paladin does not give, rent, lend, or sell individual information. Paladin would only disclose personal information in the following instances: (i) with the Users’ consent; (ii) Paladin is required to by applicable law, or in response to legal due process to protect the rights or property of Paladin, or to protect the safety of Paladin, its Users, and others; (iii) a User’s request for particular Paladin services in particular locations, and (iv) with certain third-party contractors of Paladin who have entered into confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.

Paladin Digital Marketing does not share personal data (phone numbers) and consent with third parties/affiliates or partners.

2. SECURITY

Paladin is committed to protecting the personal information of Users. We store information provided by Users on our secure servers and information provided to a third-party service provider for processing the payment of any applicable User service fees is encrypted using SSL technology.

3. INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE

Paladin takes the issue of safeguarding privacy and confidentiality seriously as a User of Paladin services, tools, and information. Paladin exercises care to ensure that the personal information Users may provide to Paladin for the purposes set forth below is kept confidential. Paladin’s policy is to collect the minimum amount of information Paladin needs to provide services, tools, and information to Users. In addition, Paladin collects IP addresses for Paladin’s site security and provides Paladin with information regarding the Users of Paladin’s website to help Paladin improve the site’s performance and services.

Paladin collects the following types of personal information on Paladin websites: Name, e-mail, telephone number, firm name, and website URL. Paladin uses a device known as a “cookie.” A cookie is a piece of data stored on the User’s hard drive that contains information about a User. There are two types of cookies: persistent cookies and session cookies. Persistent cookies get written to a file called a “cookie jar” on the User’s hard drive and are retrieved every time a site is accessed. Session cookies are similar to persistent cookies except that the information does not get written to the hard drive and disappears when Users close their browser. Paladin does not link the information Paladin stores in cookies to any personally identifiable information that Users submit on Paladin websites.

Paladin uses session cookies. If Users do not accept cookies, Users may still use Paladin’s website services, tools, and information; however, some Users will not be able to use the internal, password-protected service sections. These sections require a cookie that is set to identify a particular computer to Paladin’s web servers. This cookie is called a Session ID and consists of a 32-digit sequence of random numbers and letters generated by Paladin web servers each time one of Paladin’s sites is called up.

The use of cookies by Paladin partners and third-party service providers is not covered by our privacy statement. Paladin does not have access or control over these cookies.  Paladin partners and service providers may use session ID cookies to make it easier for users to navigate our site.

In addition to cookies, Paladin may also use tiny electronic images (“single-pixel GIFs” or “Web beacons”), which allow Paladin to count Users who have visited specific pages or accessed certain cookies.  Paladin may use single-pixel GIFs in the following ways: (i) to count and recognize Users; (ii) to conduct research on behalf of some partners on their websites and for auditing purposes; (iii) to determine aggregate information about Users, including demographic and usage information. In general, any electronic image viewed as part of a web page, including an ad banner, can act as a web beacon. Paladin does not link the information Paladin stores in cookies to any personal information Users submit while using the services, tools, and information on Paladin websites.

As is true of most Websites, Paladin uses third-party tracking-utility partners to gather certain information automatically and store it in log files.  This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data.

Paladin uses this information, which does not identify individual users, to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements around the site, and gather aggregated demographic information about Paladin’s User base.

4. ADVERTISING

We may partner with a third-party ad network to either display advertising on our website or manage our advertising on other sites.  Our ad network partners use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information about User activities on this website and other websites so we can provide targeted advertising based on User interests.  If a User does not wish to have this information used for the purpose of serving up targeted ads, Users may opt- out by emailing info@paladindigitalmarketing.com.  This does not opt Users out of being served all advertising. Users will continue to receive generic ads.

5. SERVICE PROVIDERS

Paladin uses third parties to provide Web Hosting and other services for Paladin-managed websites. When Users submit data to Paladin for processing, Paladin will share User data, as necessary, with the designated third parties so they can provide their specific services. These third parties are prohibited from using Users’ personal information for any other purpose.

6. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Paladin collects personal information to provide Users with specialized services that contain relevant content. In addition, Paladin conducts research on investor and advisor demographics, interests, and behaviors based on information that is voluntarily provided to Paladin. This information is compiled and analyzed on a generalized basis and is not User-specific. Paladin does not share, sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal information to third parties for unknown reasons.

7. DIRECT MAILINGS/SERVICE-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Paladin sends Users strictly service-related announcements on rare occasions when it is necessary to do so. For instance, if a Paladin service is temporarily suspended for maintenance, Paladin may send Users an email. Generally, Users may not opt out of these communications, which are usually not promotional in nature. If Users do not wish to receive them, Users have the option of deactivating their accounts. To deactivate a User account, Users must notify Paladin via email (info@paladindigitalmarketing.com) or by phone at 601.666.6316. Paladin may also use User email addresses to send Users free special research reports, newsletters, and surveys that provide current information about financial professionals and related commentary. There is an opt-out function on each of the reports and newsletters.

8. TELL A FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER OR ASSOCIATE

If Users choose to tell a friend about Paladin services, we will ask Users for the User’s friend’s name and email address. We will automatically send a User’s friend a one-time email inviting him or her to visit this website.  Paladin stores this information for the purpose of sending this one-time email and free, informative newsletters, and research reports. A User’s friend may contact us at info@paladindigitalmarketing.com to request that Paladin remove the User’s contact information from Paladin’s database or use the opt-out function on the newsletter or research report.

9. CHANGES TO USERS’ PERSONAL INFORMATION

If Users want to modify, delete, or update personal information, Users should contact Paladin at info@paladindigitalmarketing.com.

Paladin will retain User information for as long as the User’s account is active or as needed to provide services to the User if the User wishes to cancel an account or request that Paladin no longer use the User’s information contact Paladin at info@ paladindigitalmarketing.com. Paladin will retain and use User information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

10. MINOR’S PRIVACY

Paladin sites are not intended for use by minors under the age of 18. The site is operated in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Act and will not knowingly collect or use personal information from anyone under the age of 18.

11. GENERAL

This Privacy Policy applies to sites that are operated and viewed in the United States of America. Paladin uses its best efforts to protect the privacy of Users; however, Paladin cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information that Users transmit over the Internet, and Users do so at their own risk. Paladin websites incorporate links to third parties for the convenience of Users. If Users use these links, each site has its own Privacy Policy and data collection practices. Paladin is not responsible or liable for the policies or practices of other sites, and Paladin does not review the policies or practices of other sites.

12. LEGAL DISPUTES

This Privacy Policy will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Arizona, excluding that body of laws known as choice of law or conflict of laws. Subject to the provisions of this Section, all disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through mandatory binding arbitration conducted in Scottsdale, Arizona before JAMS/ENDISPUTE or its successor (“JAMS”) pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. Section 1, et seq. (the “Act”); and (iii) this Agreement. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of JAMS’s Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures in effect at the time of filing of the demand for arbitration (the “JAMS Rules”), subject to the provisions of this Section. The terms set forth in this Agreement will control in the event of any inconsistency between such terms and the JAMS Rules. The parties will cooperate with JAMS and with each other in promptly selecting a single arbitrator from JAMS’s panel of neutrals. If the parties fail to select an arbitrator within thirty (30) days following the date of either party’s notice of demand to conduct arbitration, then JAMS will appoint an arbitrator in accordance with the JAMS Rules. The award of the arbitrator will be in writing and will set forth findings of fact and conclusions of law. Judgment on the arbitrator’s award will be final and binding upon the parties and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. If for any reason JAMS or its successor is no longer in business, then the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s fees will be shared equally by the parties and each party will initially bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees, but the prevailing party shall be reimbursed by the other party for all attorney’s fees, witness fees, and arbitration costs. All papers, documents, or evidence, whether written or oral, filed with or presented in connection with the arbitration proceeding will be deemed by the parties and by the arbitrator to be confidential information of both parties. The arbitrator chosen in accordance with these provisions will not have the power to alter, amend, or otherwise affect the terms of these arbitration provisions or the provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section shall prevent either party from applying for and obtaining from a court a temporary restraining order and/or other injunctive relief.

13. SOCIAL MEDIA WIDGETS

Paladin’s websites include Social Media Features, such as Facebook’s Like button [and Widgets, such as the Share This button or interactive mini-programs that run on Paladin’s site]. These Features may collect User IP addresses, which page Users are visiting on our sites, and may set a cookie to enable the Feature to function properly. Social Media Features and Widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on Paladin’s website. User interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Paladin reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. If Paladin makes material changes to this policy, we will notify Users here, by email, or by means of a notice on our home page prior to the change becoming effective.

To contact Paladin about website privacy issues, to report a violation of Paladin’s Privacy Policy, or to discuss any other issue, contact Paladin at info@paladindigitalmarketing.com, 602.666.6316, or Paladin Internet Properties, Inc., 32531 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 105-177, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85266.