Privacy Policy

Last updated March 2025

Thank you for using our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy

1.⁠ ⁠Data Collection
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Fill out forms on our website (e.g., contact or pre-qualification forms)

Interact with us via email, phone, or chat

Respond to our digital outreach campaigns

Types of data collected may include:

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Business name and information (e.g., formation year, revenue, industry)

Personal credit score range (if voluntarily disclosed)

IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies and similar technologies

2.⁠ ⁠Data Usage
We use the information collected to:

Assess your eligibility for different products and offerings

Connect you with third-party lenders

Communicate with you regarding your inquiry

Improve our website functionality and user experience

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers solely for the purpose of processing your inquiry.

3.⁠ ⁠Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL encryption for data transmission

Secure cloud storage with access controls

Internal data access limited to authorized personnel

4.⁠ ⁠User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access a copy of your personal data

Correct or update inaccurate information

Request deletion of your data

Object to or restrict certain data processing activities

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@shield.credit.

5.⁠ ⁠Opt-In and Opt-Out
You may:

Opt in to receive updates or financing offers via forms on our site

Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly

If you no longer wish for your information to be shared with partner lenders, please email us at eli@shield.credit.

6.⁠ ⁠Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact us at:

Shield Credit
Email: eli@shield.credit
Website: https://www.shield.credit

7.⁠ ⁠Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top. If changes are material, we will notify users via email or prominent notice on our site.

8.⁠ ⁠Accessibility
This Privacy Policy is accessible via the footer on every page of our website. If you require the policy in an alternative format, please email eli@shield.credit and we will accommodate your request.

What information do we collect?

When you use our website, we may collect personal information that you provide, such as your name, email address, and other contact information. We may also collect non-personal information, such as your IP address and browser type.

How we use your information:

We use your personal information to provide you with our services, to communicate with you about our services, and to improve our website. We may also use your personal information to send you marketing emails or other promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving these emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.

How we protect your information:

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Sharing your information:

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to provide you with our services.

Disclosure of your information:

We do not sell your personal information to any third party. However, we may disclose your information to our service providers or partners, who may process your information on our behalf. We may also disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the Privacy Policy.

Your rights under the CCPA:

We collect, use, and disclose your personal information, in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Under the CCPA, you have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, and the right to request that we delete that information. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Contact us:

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us.

SMS Privacy Policy

SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not shared with any third parties or affiliate companies for marketing purposes.