This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how FinCliq Inc. and its affiliates, including FinCliq Loan Services LLC ("FinCliq," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our services. It also explains your rights and how you can exercise them.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you interact with FinCliq, either directly or through a partner merchant, we may collect:
- Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, address, email, and phone number
- Financial Information: Linked bank account details, debit card information, transaction history
- Authentication Data: Login credentials, SSN (for verification)
- Customer Service Records: Call recordings, support messages, or email correspondence
- Marketing Preferences: Your communication settings
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
We may collect automatically:
- Device & Usage Data: IP address, device ID, browser type, operating system, geolocation, click behavior, and browsing activity
- Cookies & Tracking: Through cookies, beacons, and similar tools for analytics and personalization
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may collect information from:
- Bank data providers (e.g., Plaid) to verify account activity and deposits
- Cookies & Tracking: Through cookies, beacons, and similar tools for analytics and personalization
- Merchant partners to complete transactions and verify your purchase
- Advertising partners for analytics and personalization
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Verify your identity and eligibility
- Underwrite and offer payment plans
- Process payments and send notices
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized use
- Analyze service performance and user behavior
- Personalize your experience and marketing content
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Affiliates and subsidiaries (e.g., FinCliq Loan Services LLC)
- Service providers (e.g., data storage, payment processing, analytics, fraud prevention)
- Merchant partners to fulfill purchases and offer personalized services
- Banking and financial partners where required
- Advertising and analytics partners
- Government or law enforcement as required by law
- Corporate transactions if FinCliq is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
4. Your Choices & Rights
You may:
- Access or update your information via your account
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Merchant partners to fulfill purchases and offer personalized services
- Disable cookies via your browser
- Withdraw consent to data collection (which may affect your access to Services)
- Request deletion or restriction of your data, subject to legal exceptions
California and Oregon residents have additional rights outlined in our state-specific notices [available upon request].
5. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- As long as your account is active or as needed to provide services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- For fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and enforcement of terms
Retention periods vary by data type and regulatory requirement.
6. Security Practices
We use:
- Encryption and secure servers
- Role-based access control
- Monitoring and anomaly detection tools
However, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your account credentials and report suspicious activity.
7. Children’s Privacy
FinCliq does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If we learn we’ve collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted on our website with an effective date. Your continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes consent.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA).