Online Privacy Policy
Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC (“Banyan Tree”) developed its online privacy policy to serve those who are concerned with how their personally identifiable information' (“PII”) may be used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read the online privacy policy below to get a clear understanding of how Banyan Tree may collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with its website.
Banyan Tree maintains a regulatory privacy policy compliant with Regulation S-P that is applicable to current, prospective and former clients that is separate from this online privacy policy.
How does Banyan Tree use your information?
Banyan Tree may use the information it collects from you when you surf this website or use certain other site features.
How does Banyan Tree protect visitor information?
This website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to Banyan Tree’s site as safe as possible. This site is also regularly scanned for malware.
Your PII is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
Banyan Tree implements a variety of security measures when a user enters or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
Does Banyan Tree use “cookies?”Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web-browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. Cookies may be used to help Banyan Tree understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables Banyan Tree to provide improved online services.
The site use cookies to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. Banyan Tree may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Chrome) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser's Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you disable cookies, then some features may be disabled.
Third Party Disclosure
Banyan Tree does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.
Third party links
Banyan Tree links to a secure client login website.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post an online privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy.
See: http://consumercal.org/about-cfc/cfc-education-foundation/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa-3/>
In accord with CalOPPA, Banyan Tree agrees to (i) permit you to visit its site anonymously, and (ii) notify users of any changes to its online privacy policy on this page.
How does Banyan Tree’s site handle “do not track” signals?
Banyan Tree honors so-called “do not track” signals and does not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a “do not track” browser mechanism is in place.
Does Banyan Tree site allow third party behavioral tracking?
There is no third-party behavioral tracking on Banyan Tree’s website.
COPPA (Children Privacy Protection Act)
Banyan Tree complies with all provisions of COPPA.
Fair Information Practices Principles (FIPP)
FIPP form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding FIPP and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to comply with FIPP Banyan Tree should a data breach occur, it will notify the users via in site notification within seven (7) business days.
Banyan Tree agrees to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
Contacting Banyan Tree
If there are any questions regarding this online privacy policy you may contact Banyan Tree using the information below:
| By Mail | Banyan Tree Asset Management, LLC 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1850 Los Angeles, CA 90025 United States |
| By Phone | (866) 255-1800 |
| By Email | info@banyantree-llc.com |