Privacy Policy of INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (IEF)

Personal Information We Collect:

At IEF, we collect Personal Information that uniquely identifies you, such as your name, email address, billing information, and other data that can be reasonably linked to you. We gather this information to effectively manage your accounts and enhance your experience with us.

Sources of Information:

Directly from You: You may provide us with Personal Information through interactions such as account creation, service registration, communications via phone or email, and participation in our surveys or newsletters.
From Third Parties: We receive information from consumer reporting agencies and identity verification services, among others, to assess your creditworthiness and protect your financial information.
Automated Collection: As you navigate through our website, we automatically collect information related to your device and browsing activity. This includes details like IP addresses, browser types, device settings, and interactions with our site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to personalize your browsing experience, and to analyze how our site is used. Cookies help us:
Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality, set in response to your actions such as logging in or filling forms.
Functional Cookies: Enhance website performance and personalization, possibly set by us or third-party providers.
Analytical Cookies: Monitor website usage and performance, helping us understand visitor interactions.
Marketing Cookies: Used in conjunction with our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
To manage cookies, you can adjust your browser settings, which may affect your site experience.

Opting Out and Preferences:

We respect browser settings such as "Do Not Track (DNT)" signals, which indicate a preference not to be tracked. For other preferences, including opting out of interest-based advertising, you can manage settings through your browser.

Use and Sharing of Information:
We use your Personal Information to:

Process transactions and maintain your account.
Improve our services and inform you of opportunities that might interest you.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Maintain the safety and security of our operations.

We may share information with:

Affiliates for market analysis and marketing purposes as outlined in our Corporate Privacy Notice.
Trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal and regulatory bodies when required for compliance, fraud prevention, and safety.

Personal Information about Children:

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not collect information from children under this age without appropriate adult consent. If you believe we might have information from a child under 13, please contact us.

Safeguarding Your Information:

We employ security measures that comply with federal laws to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access and misuse.

Contact and Preferences Management:

For any questions or to manage your preferences regarding advertising and marketing communications, or to address concerns related to our privacy practices, please contact us through the options available on our website.
This policy provides a comprehensive overview of how IEF handles privacy to reassure clients and comply with legal standards.