Privacy Policy

Meridian Venture Partners ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal and financial information of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity Information: name, date of birth, Social Security number, government-issued identification
• Contact Information: email address, phone number, mailing address
• Financial Information: income, net worth, investment experience, account balances, tax information
• Employment Information: employer name, occupation, employment status
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage data collected through our website

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide investment advisory services
• To open and maintain your accounts
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To communicate with you about your account and our services
• To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
• To improve our website and services

Advisor Applications

When you apply for an advisory role, we collect your contact details, self-reported examination or designation status, resident state, any CRD number you provide, optional estimates of transferable assets, and your resume or professional profile link. You may also optionally report your recruiter or introducer and your current or former UW connection, including no UW connection or a preference to discuss. We use this information for recruitment review, relationship history and application follow-up. Where appropriate, we match your supplied email and optional UW agent code to an existing profile so our team can review the recorded history; a profile link alone does not verify UW affiliation. UW affiliation is not required for outside advisor applications. Submitting an application does not establish adviser registration or authorize advisory services.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: with third-party firms that assist us in delivering services (e.g., custodians, clearing firms, technology providers), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court orders, regulatory examinations)
• With Your Consent: when you have provided express authorization

Regulation S-P Compliance

In accordance with Regulation S-P (Privacy of Consumer Financial Information), we maintain policies and procedures to safeguard your nonpublic personal information. We provide initial and annual privacy notices to clients as required.

Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, access controls, and employee training.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Use the Cookie preferences link in the website footer to review or change your choices at any time. After you save your choices, the floating control is hidden. You may also adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to regulatory retention requirements)
• Opt out of certain marketing communications

Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable regulatory record-keeping requirements (typically a minimum of five to seven years after the client relationship ends).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to clients through our website or direct communication. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@meridianvp.com.