Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Who We Are
Westline Funding ("Westline," "we," "us," or "our") provides working capital to small and medium-sized businesses through the purchase of future receivables. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at westlinefunding.com or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Application information: business name, owner name, phone number, email address, monthly revenue, time in business, and requested funding amount
- Financial documents: bank statements submitted as part of the underwriting process
- Contact information: name, email, and phone number when you contact us or submit a form
- Communication records: messages, emails, and call records when you communicate with our team
Information collected automatically
- Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and click patterns
- Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies to improve site functionality and analyze traffic
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your funding application and make underwriting decisions
- Communicate with you about your application, funding status, and account
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent), including information about funding options, renewals, and related services
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
- Detect and prevent fraud
4. SMS and Phone Communications
By providing your phone number and opting in to communications, you consent to receive SMS messages and phone calls from Westline Funding related to your funding application and account. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. You can opt out of phone calls by requesting removal during any call or by contacting us directly.
We will never share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: companies that help us operate our business, including payment processors, communication platforms, and cloud hosting providers
- Funding partners: as necessary to process and fund your application
- Legal and regulatory: when required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Financial records are retained in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@westlinefunding.com or call 848-600-6042.
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and improve your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
- Email: info@westlinefunding.com
- Phone: 848-600-6042