Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 24 2024
G Thomas Associates Inc., doing business as Smart Funding Solutions ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and business information you provide to us through our website, consultations, and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and business-related information necessary to deliver our consulting services effectively. This includes:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
⦁ Name, phone number, email address
⦁ Business name, address, and contact details
⦁ Personal or business profile data for strategic analysis
⦁ Banking or financial details for consultation purposes only (not stored)
⦁ Information submitted via forms, emails, phone calls, or consultation meetings
B. Information Collected Automatically
⦁ Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited)
⦁ Cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
⦁ Provide and improve our consulting and document support services
⦁ Communicate with you regarding your consultation or service engagement
⦁ Create custom strategies for personal or business profile development
⦁ Refer you to strategic partners or third-party service providers (with consent)
⦁ Comply with legal and contractual obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes without your express consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Notice)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on:
⦁ Your consent
⦁ The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract
⦁ Compliance with legal obligations
⦁ Our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
⦁ With service providers who assist in executing your consulting plan (e.g., business registration, web hosting, directory listings)
⦁ With strategic partners, only when services align with your objectives, and only with your prior consent
⦁ As required by law in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process
⦁ To protect our rights or prevent fraudulent or unlawful activities
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
While we take all reasonable precautions, no system or method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
⦁ Enhance your browsing experience
⦁ Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
⦁ Enable website functionality and performance
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the site.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
⦁ Access or request a copy of the information we hold about you
⦁ Request corrections or updates to your information
⦁ Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual exceptions)
⦁ Object to or restrict the processing of your data
⦁ Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website and communications may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. Please review their respective privacy policies before providing any information.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal and business information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. Upon service completion or request, we will securely dispose of your data unless retention is legally required.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
G Thomas Associates Inc DBA Smart Funding Solutions
📍 4A Prosperity Ln, Palm Coast, FL 32164
📞 904-464-8176
✉️ gary@smartfundingsolutions.org
By using our website or engaging in our services, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.