Privacy Policy

Hordges Investment Entities LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Hordges") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for funding, or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit a contact form or funding inquiry
• Complete a loan application
• Communicate with us via email or other channels
• Subscribe to updates or newsletters

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, mailing address)
• Business name and information
• Financial information (revenue, funding needs, bank details)
• Tax identification numbers and business registration details
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages viewed and links clicked
• Time and date of visits
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To process funding applications, communicate about loan products, and deliver requested services
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, send updates about your application or account, and provide customer support
• Improvement: To improve our website, services, and customer experience
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Marketing: To send promotional communications about our services, with your consent where required
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks

SMS & Text Message Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS or text messages from Hordges Investment Entities LLC, the following terms apply:

Consent: By providing your mobile number and checking the SMS opt-in box on our contact form, you expressly consent to receive recurring marketing and promotional SMS/MMS messages from Hordges Investment Entities LLC using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS). These messages may include offers, updates, and information about our financial products and services.

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 4 messages per month.

Costs: Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates from your wireless carrier will apply to all SMS communications.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed.

Help: For assistance or questions about SMS messages, reply HELP to any message or contact us at hodges@hordges-investment-entities.com.

Not a Condition of Purchase: Consent to receive SMS messages is NOT a condition of purchasing any goods or services from Hordges Investment Entities LLC.

Mobile Information Privacy: No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

How We Share Your Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, processing applications, or providing services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Exception for SMS Opt-In Data: As stated above, no mobile information or text messaging originator opt-in data will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Security

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

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of marketing communications or SMS messages at any time
• Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hodges@hordges-investment-entities.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. 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.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

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

Hordges Investment Entities LLC
2108 Riverwalk Dr
Little Elm, TX 75068
Email: hodges@hordges-investment-entities.com