BizBee Funding

Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Rights and Our Commitment to Data Protection

Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, services, and platforms operated by BizBee Funding, LLC ("BizBee," "we," "us," or "our"). By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

As used herein, "BizBee Funding," "BizBee," "we," "us," or "our" refers collectively to BizBee Funding, LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and associated entities operating under the BizBee Funding brand.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our

practices, please do not use our services.

BizBee Funding, LLC

California Marketing Lead Generator

2667 Moorpark Road, Suite 111

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Privacy Requests: [email protected]

Phone: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]

1. Information We Collect

BizBee Funding collects various categories of information necessary for providing business financing connection services, evaluating funding opportunities, and improving our platform. The information we collect includes:

Personal Information

  • Name, address, email address, phone number

  • Date of birth, Social Security Number

  • Driver's license and government ID information

  • Employment and income information

Business Information

  • Business name, EIN, structure, and address

  • Annual revenue and time in business

  • Industry type and business operations

  • Bank account and financial information

Financial Information

  • Bank statements and transaction history

  • Tax returns and financial statements

  • Credit card processing statements

  • Accounts receivable and payable information

Technical Information

  • IP address and device identifiers

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Website usage and navigation patterns

  • Cookies and tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

BizBee Funding uses the information we collect for various business purposes related to our financing connection services and

platform operations. Information may be used for the following purposes:

Primary Service Uses

  • Match you with potential lenders and funding providers based on your business profile and financing needs;

  • Process and evaluate financing applications and requests;

  • Facilitate communication between you and our network of funding partners;

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries;

  • Monitor and track application status throughout the evaluation process.

Marketing and Communication

  • Send marketing and promotional communications about relevant financing products and services;

  • Deliver newsletters, educational content, and industry updates;

  • Provide information about new features, products, and special offers;

  • Conduct surveys and gather feedback about our services.

Platform Operations and Improvement

  • Analyze website performance and user behavior to improve services;

  • Enhance user experience and platform functionality;

  • Conduct research and analytics to understand market trends;

  • Test and develop new products and services.

Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements;

  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities;

  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of BizBee Funding, our users, and others;

  • Enforce our terms of service and other agreements.

3. Information We Share

BizBee Funding shares your information with various third parties to provide our services, facilitate financing connections, and operate our business. We may share your personal and business information with the following categories of third parties:

Lenders and Funding Providers

We share your application information with lenders and funding providers in our network who may be interested in providing financing to your business. This includes banks, alternative lenders, equipment financing companies, merchant cash advance providers, and other commercial finance institutions.

Service Providers and Business Partners

We engage third-party service providers to help us operate our platform and deliver services, including:

  • Technology and hosting providers;

  • Credit bureaus and financial data verification services;

  • Background check and identity verification companies;

  • Payment processors and financial institutions;

  • Customer support and communication platforms.

Marketing and Advertising Partners

We may share information with advertising networks, marketing companies, and analytics providers that help us reach potential customers, deliver targeted advertisements, and understand user behavior.

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose information to government entities, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, and safety, or that of our users and others.

Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, sale of company assets, or transition of service to another provider, your information may be transferred as part of such a business transaction.

4. Third Party Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BizBee Funding and our partners use various tracking technologies, including cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, to collect information about your use of our website and services. These technologies help us understand user behavior, deliver personalized content and advertising, and improve our platform.

Cookie Usage

Notwithstanding anything else in this policy, we and/or our partners may place or read use cookies to enable you to receive customized ads or content. These cookies contain no personally identifiable information. The cookies may reflect de-identified demographic or other data linked to data you voluntarily have submitted to us, e.g., your email address, which we may share with a data provider solely in hashed, non-human readable form.

Opt-Out Options:

• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out platform: www.aboutads.info/choices

• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out platform: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

Personalized Advertising Emails

We and/or our partners may also use cookies for delivering personalized advertising emails. These cookies are used to identify the visitors of our advertisers' websites and send personalized emails based on the visitors' browsing experience.

Web Beacon Technology

We and/or our partners use cookies and web beacon technology to associate certain Internet-related information about you, such as your Internet Protocol address and what Web browser you are using, with certain of your online behaviors, such as opening emails or browsing websites. Such information is used to customize ads or content and may be shared with our partners.

5. California Consumer Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights are subject to certain limitations and exceptions under applicable law.

Your CCPA/CPRA Rights Include:

  • Right to Know: Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you;

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions;

  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you;

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising;

  • Right to Limit: Limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information;

  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, you may:

  • Email us at: [email protected]

  • Call us at: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]

  • Submit a request through our website privacy form

We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by California law. You may be required to verify your identity before we process your request. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf by providing written authorization.

6. Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

BizBee Funding implements reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage;

  • Secure servers protected by firewalls and access controls;

  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only;

  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments;

  • Employee training on data privacy and security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

BizBee Funding retains your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it is used:

  • Personal Information: Retained for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations;

  • Business Information: May be retained indefinitely for legitimate business purposes and regulatory compliance;

  • Marketing Data: Retained until you opt-out or request deletion, subject to legal requirements;

  • Technical Data: Typically retained for 2-3 years for analytics and security purposes.

7. Your Choices and Controls

You have various choices and controls regarding how we collect, use, and share your personal information:

Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of promotional emails and marketing communications by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email;

  • Emailing us at [email protected];

  • Calling us at [INSERT PHONE NUMBER];

  • Updating your preferences in your account settings.

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or service-related messages regarding your account or application.

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies;

  • Delete existing cookies from your device;

  • Receive notifications when cookies are set;

  • Adjust privacy settings for specific websites.

Note: Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality and affect your user experience.

Targeted Advertising

You can opt-out of interest-based advertising through the following platforms:

8. Other State Privacy Rights

In addition to California, several other states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that provide residents with specific rights regarding their personal information:

Virginia (VCDPA)

Virginia residents have rights to access, delete, correct, and opt-out of certain data processing activities, including targeted advertising and profiling.

Colorado (CPA)

Colorado residents can access, delete, and correct personal data, and opt-out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

Connecticut (CTDPA)

Connecticut residents have rights similar to CCPA, including access, deletion, data portability, and opt-out rights for targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling.

Utah (UCPA)

Utah residents can access and delete personal data and opt-out of targeted advertising and sales of personal data.

To exercise any of these state-specific privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this Privacy Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

Important Information About International Data Transfers:

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where BizBee Funding, our affiliates, or service providers maintain facilities. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when it is transferred internationally. These measures may include implementing standard contractual clauses, ensuring adequate safeguards are in place, and complying with applicable data protection frameworks.

10. Children's Privacy

COPPA COMPLIANCE

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

BizBee Funding's services are designed for business owners and professionals who are at least 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BizBee Funding reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, which may include:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date;

  • Sending email notification to registered users when required by law;

  • Providing prominent notice on our website for significant changes;

  • Obtaining your consent if required by applicable law.

Your continued use of our services following any modification to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below:

General Inquiries:

Phone: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]

Privacy Requests:

Mailing Address:

BizBee Funding, LLC

2667 Moorpark Road, Suite 111

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

United States of America

For California privacy rights requests, data deletion requests, or other privacy-related inquiries, please use our dedicated privacy email address for faster processing. We respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.

Mailing Address

BizBee Funding, LLC

2667 Moorpark Road, Suite 111

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

United States of America

Contact Information

Website: www.bizbeefunding.com

We respond within 24 hours

Document Information: Privacy Policy Version 1.0

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Business financing is provided through a network of independent third-party lenders. BizBee Funding, LLC is not a lender and does not make credit decisions, loan

commitments, or funding guarantees. All loan terms, rates, and approval are determined solely by participating lenders.