Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

FinCore ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us. We are a marketing consulting firm located at 1714 Park Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501, and we operate under the laws of the State of Mississippi, United States.

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information in connection with our website and services:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us, request a consultation, or engage our services, you may provide:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name and website
• Billing and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Any other information you choose to share in messages or consultations

2.2 Automatically Collected Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URLs
• Date and time of visits
• Device identifiers

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, manage, and improve our marketing consulting services and fulfill our contractual obligations.
• Communications: To respond to your inquiries, send service-related notifications, and communicate about your consulting engagement.
• Billing and Payments: To process invoices and payments for services rendered.
• Marketing: To send you informational content, newsletters, or promotional materials about our services. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Business Operations: To protect our rights, prevent fraud, and operate our business effectively.

4. Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe), email service providers (e.g., Resend), and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any such change.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years following the end of a consulting engagement in accordance with standard business record-keeping practices. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to any legal retention requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
• Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hintond613@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hintond613@gmail.com.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted to and from our website, secure storage practices, and access controls limiting who can view your personal information within our organization.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials you use to access our services.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. These sites are not operated by FinCore and are not subject to this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. FinCore is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: