Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Independent Force LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit a financing application or inquiry
- Contact us via email, phone, or through our website
- Subscribe to our communications
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, mailing address, phone number)
- Business information (company name, industry, revenue, funding needs)
- Financial information (bank account details, credit history, tax returns)
- Identification information (driver's license, Social Security number)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website or source
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and evaluate your financing applications
- To communicate with you about your account, applications, or inquiries
- To provide customer support and respond to your requests
- To improve our website, products, and services
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
- To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
3. SMS & Text Message Communications
If you opt-in to receive text messages from Independent Force LLC, we may send you SMS communications regarding your financing application, account updates, promotional offers, and other business-related information. By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to SMS communications, you agree to the following:
- Consent: You expressly consent to receive text messages from Independent Force LLC, which may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS). Consent is NOT a condition of purchase or a requirement to receive our financing services.
- Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary depending on your account activity and the services you use. You may receive multiple messages per week or month.
- Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier's plan. Please contact your carrier for details.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.
- Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any message, or contact us at mark@independent-force-usa.com.
- Supported Carriers: Our SMS service is available on major U.S. carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others. Availability may vary.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with vendors, contractors, and service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, data analysis, customer support).
- Business Partners: We may share information with trusted business partners to provide financing solutions or related services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
- The right to withdraw consent for data processing
- The right to request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at mark@independent-force-usa.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Independent Force LLC
14 Roxbury Drive
Athens, OH 45701
Email: mark@independent-force-usa.com