We value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, utilize, share, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services, including SMS text messaging programs. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
What we collect
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) — Your name, email, address, phone number, and any other details you provide directly — including through a text message or our application forms.
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
- Service delivery. To provide and enhance our services, including our text-messaging programs.
- Communication. Responding to your questions (including those via text), and for marketing if you opt in.
- Analytics. Understanding how you use our site and text features to make improvements.
- 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.
Message frequency
Messages may be sent periodically, and frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us.
Message & data rates
Message and data rates may apply.
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. After that, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
Help
If you need assistance with the messaging program, reply HELP or email us at info@berkmanfinancial.com.
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 or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the categories stated 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 our partners handle your data securely and in line with this Privacy Policy.
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 to this policy
This Privacy Policy may change. The "Last Updated" date reflects revisions. Continued use of our services means you accept any changes.