Quartalyst Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

Quartalyst (`Quartalyst,` `we,` `our,` or `us`) is firmly committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy provides a comprehensive overview of how we collect, process, share, store, and protect your personal data (`Personal Data`) when you access and use our investor relations management platform (`Platform`).

By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to the practices described herein.

2. Personal Data Collected

Quartalyst may collect and process the following categories of Personal Data:

• Identification Information: Full names, usernames, and related identifiers.
• Contact Information: Email addresses, Telegram handles, social media handles (including but not limited to LinkedIn, Twitter, and other publicly available networks).
• Usage Data: Information regarding interactions with the Platform, including timestamps, log files, IP addresses, device identifiers, browser types, and operating systems.

Quartalyst does not collect sensitive personal or financial information.

3. Methods of Collection

Personal Data may be collected through:

• Direct interactions, such as when you register or communicate with us.
• Automated technologies or interactions, including cookies, web beacons, and tracking tools.
• Third-party sources, where publicly available information or information lawfully provided by third parties is utilized.

4. Purposes for Data Processing

Quartalyst utilizes Personal Data for the following specific purposes:

• To facilitate and optimize investor relations management services.
• To conduct marketing and promotional activities.
• To personalize and improve user experiences on our Platform.
• To perform data analytics, research, and to integrate third-party services.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Legal Grounds for Data Processing

Quartalyst processes Personal Data under the following lawful bases:

• Your explicit consent.
• Necessity to perform contractual obligations.
• Our legitimate business interests, balanced against your privacy rights.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

Quartalyst may disclose Personal Data to:

• Authorized service providers and third parties that support business operations (analytics, marketing, AWS for data hosting).
• Regulators, courts, law enforcement, or other authorities as required by law or legal process.
• Third parties in connection with corporate restructuring, merger, acquisition, sale, or business transfer.

7. International Data Transfers

Personal Data may be transferred internationally, including to jurisdictions outside your country of residence. Quartalyst ensures that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including adequate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

8. Data Retention

Quartalyst retains your Personal Data for up to two (2) years from your last interaction with the Platform. Personal Data is deleted or anonymized thereafter, except where retention is required by applicable law.

9. Data Security Measures

Quartalyst implements rigorous security measures, including encryption, access controls, data minimization practices, regular security assessments, and secure AWS infrastructure, to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

10. Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You retain the following rights in relation to your Personal Data:

• Right of Access: Obtain copies of your Personal Data.
• Right of Correction: Amend inaccuracies in your Personal Data.
• Right of Withdrawal: Withdraw consent previously granted.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your Personal Data under certain conditions.
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hi@quartalyst.on.

11. Age Restrictions

Quartalyst strictly restricts Platform usage to individuals aged eighteen (18) years or older. Quartalyst does not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals below this age threshold.

12. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Quartalyst utilizes cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking mechanisms to enhance user experience, improve functionality, analyze usage, and facilitate marketing initiatives. Users can adjust browser settings to limit or disable cookies; however, this may reduce Platform functionality.

13. External Links and Third-Party Services

Quartalyst may contain links to external websites or integrate with third-party services. Quartalyst is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security measures of such external entities.

14. Amendments to This Privacy Policy

Quartalyst reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Amendments will be effective upon publication on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform signifies acceptance of revised terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [insert jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts located in [insert jurisdiction].

16. Contact Information

For inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Quartalyst Privacy Officer
Email: hi@quartalyst.on

Quartalyst appreciates your trust and is committed to safeguarding your Personal Data.