Privacy policy

As of September 30, 2024

Plainview Investment Management, L.P. (“Plainview”) is bound by federal regulations, including 16 CFR §313, to adopt procedures to safeguard nonpublic personal information of its investors from unauthorized disclosure. The firm is committed to ensuring the confidentiality and security of personal information collected from potential, current, and former investors. This Privacy Policy outlines the firm’s dedication to protecting such information, which is never sold to third parties.

Plainview collects only the information necessary to provide requested services and manage investors' accounts. Information is gathered through application forms or other documentation, which may include names, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, assets, income, net worth, and financial documents necessary to evaluate the financial status of investors. Information may also be collected through transactions with Plainview or its affiliates, as well as from external providers that facilitate financial transactions or planning services.

Plainview shares nonpublic personal information only when permitted by law and as necessary to provide services to investors. This may include sharing information with employees, securities clearing firms, financial institutions, insurance providers, or other service providers involved in managing investor accounts. Plainview may also share information to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. When working with third-party service providers, Plainview ensures that these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and use the information solely for the intended purpose. The firm does not disclose information to mailing list vendors or solicitors.

Access to investor information is restricted to employees with a valid business reason, and those employees are trained to comply with strict confidentiality and data protection standards. Plainview employs robust security measures, including encryption, to protect personal data during transmission and storage. The firm regularly updates these measures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

Plainview aims to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of investors’ personal information. Procedures are in place to ensure the timely correction of any inaccuracies. Communications sent to Plainview via email are shared only with employees or agents capable of addressing the investor’s inquiries. Plainview retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. Once the information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized for research or statistical purposes.

Plainview adheres to applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals within the European Union. Under GDPR, personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely, with individuals retaining the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of their personal data. Plainview also complies with data protection regulations in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Mauritius, and the Isle of Man.

In the Cayman Islands, Plainview complies with the Data Protection Law, 2017, ensuring that personal data is collected and processed in a secure and transparent manner. In the BVI, Plainview follows the Data Protection Act, 2021, which governs the processing and protection of personal data. In Mauritius, Plainview adheres to the Data Protection Act, 2017, implementing safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access. Similarly, in the Isle of Man, Plainview operates under the Data Protection Act, 2018, which aligns with GDPR standards to protect the rights of data subjects.

The firm collects and processes personal data to provide services to investors, fulfill business obligations, support IT and communications systems, prevent fraud, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering laws. Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to meet these purposes, and appropriate safeguards are applied when sharing data with third-party service providers or public authorities, as required by law.

Investors have the right to access their personal data, request corrections, or raise complaints about how their data is handled. Plainview respects these rights and complies with applicable laws, including the GDPR and relevant regulations in the Cayman Islands, BVI, Mauritius, and the Isle of Man.

Plainview takes data security seriously, employing firewalls, encryption, and regular security audits to protect personal data. Vulnerability assessments are conducted regularly to address emerging threats. For inquiries about personal data or to exercise rights regarding data protection, investors may contact the Chief Compliance Officer, at Plainview Investment Management, L.P., Attn: CCO, 100 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75201, or via email at cco@plainviewfunds.com.

Plainview reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to comply with changes in laws or business practices. The effective date of any updates will be clearly indicated at the top of the policy.