Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Site. This may include:

• Information you provide: your name, business name, email address, phone number, industry, time in business, revenue ranges, and funding preferences submitted through our forms or application.
• Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use It

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and respond to your funding application or inquiry;
• Match you with appropriate funding products and advisors;
• Communicate with you about your application and our services;
• Improve and personalize the Site and our offerings;
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues;
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings and through our on-site cookie banner. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

4. Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Funding partners and underwriters who help evaluate and fulfill your application;
• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, communications);
• Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information, including bank-grade 256-bit encryption in transit. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain communications. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for business owners and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page from time to time to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@northwindlending.com
• Phone: (800) 555-0199
• Mail: Northwind Lending, LLC, 200 Harborview Plaza, Suite 1400, Boston, MA 02110