Privacy Policy | Five Star Financial

Introduction
Five Star Financial ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect
The information we collect includes but is not limited to:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, business details, social security number, and other information you provide through forms or inquiries.
Automated Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage details collected via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:

Process financing applications and inquiries
Improve our website and services
Communicate with you about financing options and updates
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

How We Share Your Information
We will never sell your information. We may share it with:

Service providers assisting in business operations
Regulatory or legal authorities when required
Business partners when necessary for financing services

Your Choices and Rights
You may:

Opt out of marketing emails
Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
Manage cookie preferences via your browser settings

Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

California Privacy Rights

Under California’s “Shine the Light” law, California residents have the right to request certain information about how a business shares their personal data, as defined by the law, with third parties or affiliates for their direct marketing purposes.

We do not share personal information, as defined under this law, with third parties or affiliates for their own direct marketing purposes. California residents may request details about our compliance by contacting us via email or mail at the address provided below. Requests should include “California Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line or first line of the message, along with your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Please note that we are only required to respond to one request per customer each year, and we can only process requests submitted through the specified email or mailing address.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below and indicate the specific right you wish to exercise. We will respond within 30 days and may request additional information to verify your identity. Please be aware that we retain information as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and may continue to store and use it for legitimate business reasons, such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, preventing fraud, and enforcing our agreements.

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