LEGAL

Privacy Policy

Westlake IB LLC, doing business as Westlake Securities  |  Last updated: May 2026

Westlake IB LLC, doing business as Westlake Securities ("Westlake Securities," "we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at westlakesecurities.com (the "Site"), contact us, or engage with our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete a contact or inquiry form on our Site
• Schedule a call or meeting with our team
• Register for or purchase access to a webinar, masterclass, or other paid event
• Subscribe to our newsletter or insights content
• Submit a speaking or event inquiry
• Correspond with us by email or phone

This information may include your name, company name, title, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Payment Information

When you purchase access to a paid webinar, masterclass, or other event, payment transactions are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment credentials on our servers. We may retain transaction records including amount, date, and a reference to the product or event purchased.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type and operating system

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site. You may opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our services
• Process registrations and payments for webinars, masterclasses, and events
• Deliver purchased content or event access
• Send newsletters, insights, and updates you have requested (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Improve and optimize our Site and user experience
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other harmful activity

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (such as CRM platforms, email marketing services, payment processors, and event hosting platforms) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
• FNEX Capital, LLC: Investment banking services and securities transactions are offered through FNEX Capital, LLC, Member of FINRA and SIPC. Westlake Securities is not affiliated with FNEX Capital. Information relevant to securities transactions may be shared with FNEX Capital as required to facilitate those services.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Westlake Securities, our clients, or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our outreach (e.g., LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Ads).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us at info@westlakesecurities.com
• Request restriction of or objection to certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@westlakesecurities.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. International Visitors

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing it from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to such transfer and processing. For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your data on the basis of legitimate interests or, where required, your consent.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon, LinkedIn, and other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: