Privacy Notice of NewstarAsset Capital
Update Date: September 20, 2023
Effective Date: December 1st, 2018
NewstarAsset Capital (hereinafter referred to as “the Company” or “we”) attaches great importance to the protection of your personal information and privacy. This privacy statement aims to explain how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, browse our StarMatrix Quant, systematic investments, and related content, or contact us through our official website, as well as your rights under applicable laws.
By accessing or using this website, you represent that you have read, understood, and agreed to the relevant practices under this privacy statement (within the scope required by applicable laws, we will obtain your explicit consent if necessary).
1、 Scope of application of this statement
This privacy statement applies to:
You visit the official website of NewstarAsset Capital and its subpages;
You provide us with information through the contact form, subscription function, event registration, or email link on the official website;
You, as a potential institutional client, partner, media or job seeker, engage in online interactions with us through our official website.
This statement does not apply to:
We sign independent contracts and terms with existing or potential clients and investors regarding specific products, accounts, or investment services;
Other websites or platforms operated by third parties but may be redirected through links on this website. For these third-party websites, we recommend that you review their privacy statements separately.
2、 What information do we collect
The types of personal information we collect will depend on the way you interact with us, generally including the following categories:
1. The information you voluntarily provided
When you contact or interact with us through the website, you may provide us with:
Basic identity and contact information: name, position, company name, email address, contact phone number, country/region, etc;
Career and institutional information: type of institution (such as asset management company, family office, fintech company, etc.), department, position, business focus direction;
Communication content: Any messages, questions, or attachments you fill out in the contact form, email, meeting reservation, or event registration.
2. Information we automatically collect (website usage data)
When you visit this website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies, log files, and similar technologies, including:
Device and browser information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identification, language settings;
Website usage information: visit time, duration of stay, source page visited, specific page path visited, click behavior;
Cookies and analytics data: anonymous or aggregated data used to count traffic, analyze content browsing, and improve website performance.
These pieces of information are usually not used alone to identify your true identity, but to help us understand website usage and reader structure.
3. Publicly or legally sourced information from third parties
Subject to compliance with applicable laws, we may also obtain information related to you through the following channels (especially in institutional business scenarios):
The contact information provided by your institution or colleague to us;
Business contact information provided by business partners, event organizers, or professional service agencies;
Publicly disclosed company or institution information in accordance with the law (such as official websites, public directories, etc.).
3、 How we use your information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
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Responding to your requests and communication needs
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Responding to your inquiries, meeting requests, or cooperation intentions submitted through the official website;
We provide you with information related to NewstarAsset Capital, StarMatrix Quant, or systematic investments (subject to compliance with marketing rules).
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Provide and improve websites and online services
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Analyze website access data to improve content structure and reading experience;
Monitor and prevent website functionality abnormalities, errors, or potential security threats.
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Market and business development (within the scope permitted by law)
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To contact you regarding our research findings, event information, news, or market views (if prior consent is required, we will comply with local legal requirements);
Understand which types of content are more relevant to different regions/types of institutions to optimize our communication strategy.
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Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations
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Maintain or provide relevant records as required under applicable financial regulatory, anti money laundering, sanction, or other compliance requirements.
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Protect the legitimate rights and interests of our company and related parties
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Used to prevent fraud, maintain network and information security, or as one of the evidence bases in case of disputes.
4、 Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies on our website to achieve the following purposes:
Remember some of your preference settings (such as language, region, etc.);
Statistics on website visit frequency, page dwell time, and click through path to improve content;
In some cases, it is used for website security and anti abuse.
You can refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that if some cookies are disabled, certain features of this website may not function properly.
5、 How do we share your information
We will not sell your personal information to unrelated third parties.
We may share your information with third parties in the following limited and necessary circumstances:
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Service Providers
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Third party providers used for website hosting, data analysis, email sending, system maintenance, and other services;
These suppliers are required in the contract to use the data only for the purposes specified by us and to take corresponding security measures.
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Professional consultants and partners
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When obtaining legal, compliance, audit, or other professional opinions, disclose necessary information to law firms, audit firms, or compliance consultants;
When jointly organizing events or conducting joint research with partners, process participant information with appropriate authorization.
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Legal or regulatory requirements
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We may disclose relevant information in accordance with the law, court orders, regulatory agencies or government agencies, or to protect the legitimate rights and interests of our company, customers or others.
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Changes in company structure
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In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset transfer, we may provide necessary personal information to relevant parties during the due diligence and transaction process, provided that the other party complies with data protection obligations consistent with this statement.
6、 Cross border data transmission
Given that NewstarAsset Capital may conduct business with global institutional clients and partners, your information may be transmitted and stored in countries or regions with different data protection standards.
When transferring across borders, we will:
Comply with applicable data protection laws and requirements;
Ensure reasonable protection of data through standard contract terms or other legal mechanisms when necessary.
7、 Data security and retention period
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, tampering, or loss, including but not limited to:
Access control and hierarchical authorization;
Secure communication and encryption technology (depending on specific scenarios);
Internal compliance and security training.
We will determine the data retention period based on the following criteria:
The period necessary to achieve the collection purpose;
The retention period required by applicable financial, tax, regulatory and other laws and regulations;
The reasonable period of time required to maintain legitimate rights and interests in the event of disputes, investigations, or litigation.
When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize the data in accordance with legal requirements.
8、 Your rights
According to the data protection laws in your jurisdiction (such as GDPR in some areas), you may have the following rights:
View: Request confirmation whether we hold personal information about you and obtain a copy of it;
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
Delete: Request to delete your personal information under specific conditions;
Restrictions on Processing: In certain circumstances, we may be required to restrict further processing of your personal information;
Objection processing: When processing based on legitimate interests, you have the right to raise objections (especially for direct sales/marketing purposes);
Withdrawal of consent: If we process information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time (without affecting the processing based on your consent before withdrawal).
If you wish to exercise the above rights, you can contact us through the contact information at the end of this statement. We will respond within a reasonable period of time and process your request within the scope permitted by applicable laws.
9、 Minors’ information
The content of this website is mainly aimed at institutional investors, professionals, and adult users interested in systematic investment.
We will not actively collect personal information from users who are minors, nor will we provide them with any investment product recommendations or solicitation activities.
If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information without the consent of their guardian, please contact us immediately and we will take appropriate measures to delete or anonymize it.
10、 This website does not constitute an offer or investment advice
Any content on this website (including research perspectives, strategic frameworks, or market analysis) is for general information and educational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or investment strategies.
If you make decisions regarding investment or asset allocation, please consult professionals on the website.
11、 Update to this Privacy Statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, technological environment, or business models. The updated version will be published on this website and marked with the “update date”.
If required by law, we will provide you with additional reminders or obtain your consent regarding significant changes.
12、 How to contact us
If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this privacy statement or our handling of your personal information, please contact our privacy and compliance team through the following methods:
NewstarAsset Capital – Privacy & Compliance Team
E-mail service@newstarasset.com
Mailing address: 4100 E Mississippi Ave Denver Colorado 80246
When submitting a request to us, please provide us with your identity, contact information, and request content as much as possible, so that we can respond efficiently while complying with legal requirements.