Protecting Your Privacy
We value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, utilize, share, and safeguard your information when you use our website (“Site”) and services, including SMS text messaging programs. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
What We Collect
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Personally Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name, email, address, phone number, and any other details you directly provide, including through a text message.
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Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII): Technical data like your IP address, browser, device details, website usage, and information about how you use our text messaging services.
How We Use Your Data
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Service Delivery: To provide and enhance our services, including our text messaging programs.
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Communication: Responding to your questions (including those via text), and for marketing if you opt-in.
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Analytics: Understanding how you use our Site and text features to make improvements.
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Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal requirements.
SMS Text Messaging
By providing your mobile number and opting in (via our website, forms, or application process), you consent to receive text messages from Berkman Financial regarding your account, application status, funding updates, reminders, and customer support.
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Message Frequency: Messages may be sent periodically, and frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us.
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Message & Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply.
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Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. After you send the STOP message, we will send one final confirmation SMS to confirm your unsubscribe. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
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Help: If you need assistance with the messaging program, reply HELP or email us at info@berkmanfinancial.com.
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Carrier Disclaimer: Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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Marketing Messages: If you separately opt in to marketing communications, you may also receive promotional SMS messages about new products, services, or offers.
We Do Not Sell Your Data
Your information, including that shared via text, is never sold. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the stated categories in this privacy policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. End users can opt out of receiving further messages by replying STOP or ask for more information by replying HELP. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply
Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to protect your data against unauthorized access or misuse. However, no internet-based system is 100% secure.
Third-Parties
We only share your information when legally obligated or to provide necessary services. We ensure they handle your data securely and in line with this Privacy Policy.
Cookies, etc.
We may use cookies and similar technologies for better user experience, analytics, and personalization. You can manage these settings in your browser.
External Links
We may link to other websites. Please review their privacy policies as we are not responsible for their practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our services, including texting, are not for children under 13. We do not intentionally gather their data.
Updates
This Privacy Policy may change. The “Last Updated” date reflects revisions. Continued use of our services means you accept any changes.
Questions?
If you have questions about this policy or our data practices related to text messaging, contact us at: info@berkmanfinancial.com