PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Funding Force AI (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website fundingforce.ai (the “Site”), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.
Funding Force AI is a business funding brokerage that connects small and medium-sized
businesses with capital providers, including but not limited to merchant cash advances, revenue-based financing, business lines of credit, equipment financing, and Small Business
Administration (SBA) loan referrals. By accessing or using our Site or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express interest in obtaining information about our services, when you submit a funding application, or when you otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect may include:
• Full name, including first and last name
• Business name, legal entity type, and DBA (doing business as) name
• Email address
• Phone number (business and/or personal)
• Mailing address and business address
• Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Date of birth
• Driver’s license number or state-issued identification number
• Business financial information, including monthly and annual revenue, bank account balances, and outstanding debts
• Bank statements and financial records
• Tax returns (business and/or personal)
• Business ownership percentage and partner/officer information
• Credit information and credit history
• Industry and type of business
• Length of time in business
• Desired funding amount and intended use of funds
• Any other information you choose to provide in connection with your application or
inquiry
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of the Site, including:
• IP address and geolocation data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type and unique device identifiers
• Referring website or source
• Pages viewed on our Site, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Date and time of your visit
• Click-through data and interaction with Site features
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our Site. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, customize content, serve targeted advertisements, and improve your experience.
The types of cookies we use include:
• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including security, session management, and accessibility features.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use tools such as Google Analytics to track and analyze Site usage.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These may be set by third-party advertising partners, including but not limited to Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel, Google Ads, and LinkedIn Insight Tag.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Site. For more information on cookies, please visit www.fundingforce.ai
2.4 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
• Lead generation partners and data providers
• Credit reporting agencies and bureaus
• Public databases and publicly available sources
• Referral partners, including accountants, bookkeepers, and business consultants who refer you to us
• Funding partners and financial institutions
• Social media platforms (if you interact with our social media content or ads)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To process and evaluate your funding application and connect you with appropriate funding partners
• To communicate with you regarding your application, funding options, and related services
• To submit your application and supporting documents to one or more funding partners on your behalf
• To verify your identity and business information
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations, including state and federal disclosure requirements
• To respond to your inquiries, requests, and customer service needs
• To send you marketing communications, including information about funding products, promotions, and industry updates (you may opt out at any time)
• To improve our Site, services, and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
• To enforce our terms of service and other agreements
• To recruit and communicate with prospective broker team members who apply through our careers page
• To comply with requests from law enforcement and regulatory authorities
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Funding Partners and Financial Institutions
When you submit a funding application through our Site or through one of our brokers, we share
your application information and supporting documents with one or more third-party funding
partners (including but not limited to merchant cash advance providers, lenders, and financial
institutions) for the purpose of evaluating your application and providing funding offers. By
submitting an application, you authorize us to share your information with these third parties.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
• Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
• Email and marketing automation providers
• Payment processors
• Data analytics and website analytics providers
• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• Communication and telephony platforms
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• Document management and electronic signature providers
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes for which it was disclosed and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4.3 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or
governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your
safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your
personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity or successor as part of the
transaction. We will provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a
different privacy policy.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your express consent.
4.6 No Sale of Personal Information
Funding Force AI does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary
consideration. We do not engage in the sale of consumer data as defined under the California
Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other applicable state privacy laws. We may share information
with advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes, which some jurisdictions may define
as “sharing” under applicable law. You have the right to opt out of such sharing as described in
Section 7 of this Policy
5. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards
designed to protect the personal information we collect and maintain. These measures include:
• Encryption of sensitive data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
• Access controls limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel who
require it to perform their job functions
• Secure storage of documents and financial records
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Employee and contractor training on data privacy and security practices
• Incident response procedures for potential data breaches
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the
Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute
security of your information.
In the event of a data breach involving your sensitive personal information, we will notify you in
accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it
was collected, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.
When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider:
• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which the information is processed
• Applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• Whether the purpose of processing can be achieved through other means
When your personal information is no longer needed for the purposes described in this Policy or
required by law, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data disposal
procedures
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer
Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific
pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources
from which the information was collected, the business purposes for collecting the
information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share the information.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we
have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal
information we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt Out of Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sharing of your personal
information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of
your privacy rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a
different quality of service because you exercised your rights
7.2 Residents of Other States
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional privacy rights under state law,
including but not limited to privacy laws in Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut
(CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), Texas (TDPSA), and other states with enacted consumer privacy
legislation. These rights may include the right to access, delete, correct, and opt out of certain
processing of your personal information. We will honor valid requests in accordance with
applicable law
7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your privacy rights, you may contact us by:
• Email: privacy@fundingforce.ai
• Website: Submit a request through the contact form at fundingforce.ai
• Mail: Funding Force AI, 3501 36th Avenue, Astoria, NY
We will verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask you to provide
additional information to confirm your identity. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests
within 45 days of receipt. If we require more time (up to an additional 45 days), we will inform
you of the reason and the extension period in writing
7.4 Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to submit a privacy request on your behalf. We may
require the authorized agent to provide proof of written authorization and may verify your identity
directly
8. Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing emails, text messages, or other communications about our
services, funding products, and industry information. You may opt out of receiving marketing
communications at any time by:
• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email
• Replying STOP to any marketing text message
• Contacting us at privacy@fundingforce.ai
Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you
transactional or service-related communications, such as updates about your funding
application or changes to this Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including those of our funding partners,
service providers, and advertising partners. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party
websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party
websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly
collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have
inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete
such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18,
please contact us at privacy@fundingforce.ai
11. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Our Site currently does not respond
to DNT signals. However, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as opt-out requests
where required by applicable law, including under the CCPA/CPRA
12. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Notice
To the extent that Funding Force AI is considered a “financial institution” under the Gramm
Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) by virtue of its activities in facilitating business financing transactions,
we provide this notice regarding the collection, use, and protection of your nonpublic personal
information (NPI):
• Categories of NPI We Collect: We collect NPI as described in Section 2 of this Policy,
including identification information, financial account information, business financial
records, tax returns, and credit information.
• Categories of NPI We Disclose: We disclose NPI to funding partners and financial
institutions for the purpose of processing your funding application, as described in
Section 4.1. We may also disclose NPI to service providers as described in Section 4.2.
• Confidentiality and Security: We maintain administrative, technical, and physical
safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of your NPI, as described in Section
5.
• Opt-Out Right: If we share your NPI with nonaffiliated third parties for purposes other
than processing your funding application or as otherwise permitted by law, you have the
right to opt out of such sharing. To opt out, contact us at privacy@fundingforce.ai.
• Former Customers: We apply the same privacy protections to the information of former
customers as we do to current customers
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices,
services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated”
date at the top of this Policy and, where required by law, provide you with additional notice
(such as posting a notice on our Site or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review
this Privacy Policy periodically
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy
practices, please contact us at:
Funding Force AI
Website: fundingforce.ai
Email: admin@fundingforce.ai
Phone: (516) 710-5272
Mailing Address: 3501 36th Avenue, Astoria, NY