Privacy Policy
Merchant Trend Funding Privacy Policy
Merchant Trend Funding (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and business information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, submit an application, communicate with us, or use our services.
By using our website or submitting information to Merchant Trend Funding, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal and business information including, but not limited to:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Government-issued identification
- Social Security Number (when required)
- Banking information
Business Information
- Business name
- Business address
- Industry type
- Revenue information
- Time in business
- Tax identification numbers
- Business bank statements
- Financial statements
- Processing statements
- Ownership information
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Process funding applications
- Evaluate eligibility for funding programs
- Verify identity and business information
- Conduct credit and background reviews
- Communicate regarding applications and services
- Provide customer support
- Improve our products and services
- Detect fraud and maintain security
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Send marketing communications, promotional offers, and updates
Information Sharing
Merchant Trend Funding may share your information with:
- Funding providers
- Lenders
- Financial institutions
- Underwriting partners
- Credit reporting agencies
- Service providers assisting with business operations
- Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities when required by law
By submitting an application, you authorize Merchant Trend Funding to share your information with funding sources and financing partners for the purpose of evaluating and obtaining funding offers.
SMS and Communications Policy
By providing your telephone number, you consent to receive calls, emails, and text messages from Merchant Trend Funding regarding your application, funding opportunities, account information, customer service matters, and marketing communications.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of marketing text messages at any time by replying STOP.
SMS Consent
SMS consent and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and enhance website functionality.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal and business information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended solely for business owners and individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request information regarding data collection practices
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Merchant Trend Funding reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Merchant Trend Funding
Phone: 1-800-674-8486
Email: info@MerchantTrendFunding.com
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information above.