Privacy Policy
groupsolvex Investment Portfolio Platform
Last Updated: January 15, 2025Introduction and Overview
At groupsolvex, we understand that your privacy is fundamental to building trust in our investment portfolio optimization services. This comprehensive privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our platform at groupsolvex.com.
As an Australian-based financial services provider, we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection while helping you optimize your investment portfolio. We believe transparency about our data practices is essential for our relationship with you.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have control over your personal information. This policy applies to all services provided through our platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Full name and contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Date of birth and identification documents for verification purposes
- Financial information including income, assets, and investment experience
- Investment preferences, risk tolerance, and portfolio objectives
- Bank account details and payment information for transactions
Technical Information
When you use our platform, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- Device information including IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on platform, and click patterns
- Login times, session duration, and feature usage statistics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for platform functionality
Financial Data
To provide investment portfolio optimization services, we collect and process:
- Current investment holdings and portfolio composition
- Transaction history and trading patterns
- Risk assessment questionnaire responses
- Investment goals and time horizon preferences
How We Use Your Information
Purpose | Information Used | Legal Basis |
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Portfolio Optimization | Financial data, risk preferences, investment goals | Contract performance |
Account Management | Personal details, contact information | Contract performance |
Security and Fraud Prevention | All collected information | Legitimate interest |
Regulatory Compliance | Identity verification, financial records | Legal obligation |
Customer Support | Contact details, account information | Contract performance |
We use your information primarily to deliver our investment portfolio optimization services effectively. This includes analyzing your current investments, providing personalized recommendations, and helping you achieve your financial goals through our platform.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We maintain strict control over your personal information and only share it in specific circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These include:
- Cloud hosting providers for secure data storage and platform infrastructure
- Payment processors for handling transactions and financial operations
- Identity verification services for compliance and security purposes
- Analytics providers for platform improvement and performance monitoring
Financial Institutions
Where necessary for providing our services, we may share relevant information with:
- Banks and financial institutions for account verification and transactions
- Investment platforms and brokers for portfolio management
- Market data providers for investment analysis and recommendations
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, including:
- Compliance with Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) requirements
- Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations
- Court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes
- Protection of our legal rights and interests
Your Privacy Rights
Access Rights
You have the right to request access to all personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this information within 30 days of your request.
Correction Rights
If any of your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format that allows you to transfer it to another service provider.
Deletion Rights
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements that may require us to retain certain records.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team using the contact information provided at the end of this policy. We'll respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable privacy laws.
Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our security framework includes:
Technical Safeguards
- End-to-end encryption for all data transmission and storage
- Multi-factor authentication for account access
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Secure cloud infrastructure with redundant backup systems
- Advanced firewall and intrusion detection systems
Operational Security
- Strict access controls limiting staff access to personal information
- Regular security training for all employees
- Incident response procedures for potential security breaches
- Regular monitoring and logging of system access
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by law.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Our retention periods are:
Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
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Account Information | 7 years after account closure | Regulatory compliance |
Transaction Records | 7 years from transaction date | Tax and audit requirements |
Communication Records | 3 years from last contact | Customer service quality |
Technical Logs | 12 months | Security monitoring |
When the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information using industry-standard data destruction methods. Some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide personalized services. We use several types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our platform, including user authentication, security features, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Performance Cookies
We use performance cookies to understand how you interact with our platform, identify popular features, and improve our services. These cookies help us optimize the user experience.
Personalization Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide personalized investment recommendations based on your past interactions with our platform.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and your ability to access some features.
International Data Transfers
While our primary operations are based in Australia, we may transfer your personal information to other countries for processing by our service providers. When we do this, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- We only transfer data to countries with adequate privacy protection as recognized by Australian law
- We use standard contractual clauses approved by privacy regulators
- We ensure our service providers implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
- We regularly review and monitor international data transfer arrangements
You have the right to request information about any international transfers of your personal data and the safeguards we have implemented to protect your information.
Updates to This Policy
We regularly review and update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, and legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Notify you via email at least 30 days before changes take effect
- Display prominent notices on our platform highlighting the changes
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Provide a summary of key changes in plain language
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information. Your continued use of our platform after policy updates indicates your acceptance of the changes.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Address: 1/34 Westchester Rd, Malaga WA 6090, Australia
Phone: +61403491658
Email: info@groupsolvex.com
Privacy Officer: Available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST