Privacy Policy
At Fortify Funding ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal and business information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
To evaluate your business for funding, we collect several types of information:
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Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, and Social Security Number of business owners or guarantors.
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Business Information: Legal business name, EIN, industry type, and physical address.
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Financial Information: Bank statements, credit card processing statements, tax returns, and average monthly sales volumes.
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Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and browsing behavior collected via cookies and web beacons.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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Underwriting: To assess your business's eligibility for a merchant cash advance and determine funding amounts.
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Verification: To confirm your identity and prevent fraudulent applications.
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Servicing: To manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support.
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Communication: To send you updates regarding your application or promotional offers.
3. Sharing Your Information
Because we operate in the business financing space, we may share your information with:
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Funding Partners & Syndicates: We share your data with third-party funders to secure the best possible terms for your business.
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Credit Bureaus: We may pull credit reports from agencies like Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion to verify creditworthiness.
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, data analysis, and payment processing.
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose information to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory audits.
4. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your data:
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California Residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to know what data we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of the "sale" of your personal information.
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Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
5. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for business owners and individuals over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact at the number or email below.