Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Effective Date: December 25, 2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you apply for a loan or use our services, we may collect:
- Name, address, phone number, and email address
- Social Security Number and date of birth
- Employment and income information
- Bank account and financial information
- Credit history and credit scores
- Property information and appraisals
- Tax returns and financial statements
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website and search terms
- Cookie and tracking technology data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process loan applications: Evaluate your eligibility, verify information, and underwrite your loan
- Provide customer service: Respond to inquiries, provide updates, and assist with your loan
- Comply with legal requirements: Meet regulatory obligations, prevent fraud, and verify identity
- Improve our services: Analyze usage patterns, enhance website functionality, and develop new products
- Marketing communications: Send promotional materials about products and services (with your consent)
- AI-assisted analysis: Use technology to extract and analyze document data to expedite loan processing
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Third parties who assist us in providing services, including credit bureaus, appraisers, title companies, and technology providers. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Lender Partners
When matching you with loan programs, we share your information with our network of lender partners to obtain loan offers and pricing. You will be notified before your information is shared with specific lenders.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
- Access Controls: Employee access to personal information is restricted on a need-to-know basis
- Secure Storage: Data is stored in secure, access-controlled facilities with regular security audits
- Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for unauthorized access or security breaches
- Training: All employees receive regular training on data security and privacy practices
While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you have concerns about the security of your information, please contact us immediately.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or certain types of cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
GDPR Rights (European Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object
Object to certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Your Rights
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
- Right to Limit: Limit the use of sensitive personal information
Categories of Personal Information
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers (name, address, email, SSN)
- Financial information (income, assets, credit history)
- Commercial information (loan applications, transaction history)
- Internet activity (browsing history, search queries)
- Professional information (employment, income sources)
To submit a CCPA request, call us at 1-800-555-LOAN or email [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Phone
(800) 555-LOAN
Mailing Address
NorthStar Funding - Privacy Department
[Your Business Address]
[City, State ZIP]
We will respond to your request within 45 days (or as required by applicable law).
