Last Updated: March 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The Specialty Lending Network ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website, apply to join our network, or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account

• Complete an application to join our network

• Fill out forms on our website

• Contact our customer support

• Subscribe to our newsletters

• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, business address)

• Business information (business name, industry, number of employees, annual revenue)

• Financial information (financing needs, loan history, credit information)

• Account credentials (username, password)

• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log information (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages)

• Device information (hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers)

• Location information (based on your IP address)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Business partners

• Credit reporting agencies

• Public databases

• Social media platforms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services

• Process and evaluate applications to join our network

• Match borrowers with appropriate lenders

• Send administrative information, updates, and promotional materials

• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests

• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities

• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and other illegal activities

• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

3.1 Network Participants

If you are a borrower, we share your information with potential lenders in our network that match your financing needs. If you are a lender, we share your information with potential borrowers that match your lending criteria.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, and customer service providers.

3.3 Business Transfers

If we sell, merge, or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

4. Your Rights and Choices

4.1 Account Information

You can update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us.

4.2 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. You may still receive service-related communications.

4.3 Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, but this may affect the availability and functionality of our services.

4.4 Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals sent by web browsers.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal 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.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Specialty Lending Network