Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

RIA First collects limited information necessary to operate and maintain the platform.

This may include:

• Basic usage data, such as aggregate site interactions or technical logs, collected to maintain service functionality and security.
• Account-related information, where applicable, for organizations or authorized representatives who create accounts to claim, verify, or manage firm profiles (for example, name, email address, and organizational affiliation).

RIA First does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information from individual consumers.

How We Use Information

Information collected by RIA First is used solely to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the platform
• Enable account access, profile claiming, and verification workflows
• Improve data quality, accuracy, and platform functionality
• Monitor usage patterns in aggregate to improve performance and reliability

RIA First does not use collected information for targeted advertising.

Cookies & Analytics

RIA First uses minimal cookies necessary for basic site functionality and security.

At this time:

• We do not use advertising cookies.
• We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking.
• Limited analytics tools may be used to understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the platform.

If additional cookies or analytics technologies are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Data Sharing

RIA First does not sell personal information.

Information may be shared only with:

• Service providers that support platform operations (such as hosting, infrastructure, or analytics providers), and only to the extent necessary to provide those services.

All such providers are required to process information in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards.

Public Data About Firms

Firm profiles on RIA First are based primarily on public regulatory disclosures, including filings such as Form ADV and Form CRS, as well as other publicly available sources.

This information:

• Relates to registered investment advisory firms and their disclosed operations
• Does not constitute personal consumer data
• Is presented for informational and reference purposes only

RIA First may structure, normalize, summarize, or enrich public information using automated or AI-assisted processes to improve clarity and usability.

AI and Automated Processing

RIA First may use automated systems or AI-assisted methods to:

• Normalize public disclosure data
• Generate summaries, classifications, or metadata
• Identify inconsistencies or gaps in public filings

These processes are designed to improve informational quality and accessibility and do not involve automated decision-making about individuals.

Your Choices

Where applicable, account holders may:

• Update account information
• Manage communication preferences
• Request account deactivation or deletion, subject to operational and legal requirements
• Submit requests related to firm profile information through the profile claim or correction process.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or RIA First’s data practices, contact us at support@riafirst.com.