Privacy Policy
Welcome to Funding Zone (www.funding-zone.com) (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you interact with our website, submit contact or funding application forms, subscribe to newsletters, or use related services (collectively, the “Services”).
1) Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Contact details: name, email, phone, company, role, message content.
- Funding application data: business legal name/DBA, EIN, ownership details, revenue, time in business, industry, requested funding amount, and supporting documents (e.g., bank statements, financials). If you choose to provide it, we may collect personal identifiers for underwriting (e.g., SSN of a guarantor, driver’s license copy).
- Marketing preferences: newsletter opt-in/opt-out.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: IP address, device/browser, pages viewed, referrer/UTM, timestamps, error logs.
- Cookies & similar tech: used for analytics, performance, and (if enabled) advertising/retargeting pixels.
c. Information from Third Parties
- Service providers & partners: identity verification, analytics, marketing platforms.
- Credit & fraud prevention sources: when you consent during an application, we or our funding partners may obtain consumer and/or business credit reports and related risk signals.
2) How We Use Information
- Provide, operate, and improve the Services, including evaluating funding options and facilitating introductions to lenders or finance partners.
- Review, verify, and underwrite applications (directly or via partners).
- Communicate with you (service notices, application updates, transactional emails).
- Send newsletters or promotional communications when you opt in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents; comply with legal obligations.
- Analyze usage to improve site performance and user experience.
3) Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)
If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under one or more of: (i) performance of a contract (e.g., processing your application); (ii) our legitimate interests (e.g., site security, business operations, analytics); (iii) your consent (e.g., marketing); and/or (iv) legal obligations.
4) Sharing & Disclosures
- Funding partners / lenders: to evaluate, underwrite, and provide financing offers you request or authorize.
- Service providers: hosting, cloud storage, analytics, email delivery, form processing, document collection, ID verification.
- Analytics/advertising partners: where cookies/pixels are enabled and to the extent permitted by law and your consent preferences.
- Corporate events: merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale.
- Legal: to comply with law, enforce terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.
5) Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, performance, and analytics. Where required, we will request your consent. You can manage preferences via your browser and any cookie banner controls.
6) Data Retention
We retain information as needed to provide Services (including underwriting records), comply with legal/regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of data and applicable law.
7) Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we process. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8) Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain personal data and to opt out of marketing. To exercise rights, contact us using the details below.
- California/US state privacy: you may have rights to know/access, delete, correct, and opt out of certain disclosures. We do not sell personal information as commonly defined, but we may “share” for cross-context behavioral advertising if you accept advertising cookies. You can opt out via cookie settings and by contacting us.
- EEA/UK: you may have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection; and the right to withdraw consent when processing is based on consent.
9) Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10) Cross-Border Transfers
We may transfer, store, and process information in countries other than where it was collected. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
11) E-Sign Disclosures & Communications
By applying online or providing your contact information, you consent to receive electronic communications and disclosures related to your inquiries and applications. You may withdraw consent by contacting us, though doing so may affect our ability to provide Services.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the revised Policy.
13) Contact Us
Questions or requests regarding this Policy or your data?
- Email:
Info@funding-zone.com - Mail:
Attn:Funding Zone, 228 Park Ave. S #154112, New York, NY 10003