Privacy Policy
At Heartland Funding Inc., we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. Our goal is to provide transparency regarding your personal information while ensuring a secure experience when you interact with our services.
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect information from you when you engage with our website, whether by subscribing to our newsletter, filling out a form, or submitting property information. The types of information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
Personal Information
This may include your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. You may choose to visit our site anonymously; however, providing this information allows us to serve you better.
Technical Information
We may collect data about your computer, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type. This information is gathered through tools like Google Analytics to enhance your browsing experience without identifying any individual users. You can learn more about how data is collected through Analytics here.
If Heartland Funding Inc. is acquired by or merged with another company, we may transfer information about you. In such instances, we will notify you before any of your information is transferred and subject to a different privacy policy.
How Do We Use Your Information?
The information we collect from you can be used in the following ways:
To process transactions
Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason, without your consent. The only exception is for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service you requested.
To send periodic emails
The email address you provide may be used to send you information, respond to inquiries, and/or fulfill other requests or questions.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your data. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and other technologies designed to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Do We Disclose Any Information to Outside Parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. However, this does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may release your information when we believe it is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. As a result, we have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback regarding these sites.
Third Party Services
In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us. Certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we are required to provide them for your purchase-related transactions.
We recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand how your personal information will be handled by these providers. Additionally, remember that some providers may be located in, or have facilities that are located in, a different jurisdiction than either you or us. Thus, if you proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third-party service provider, your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.
For example, if you are located in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway located in the United States, your personal information used to complete that transaction may be subject to disclosure under U.S. legislation, including the Patriot Act.
Remarketing
At Heartland Funding Inc., we sometimes use third-party vendor remarketing tracking cookies, like the Google AdWords tracking cookie. This means we can show you ads across the internet, especially on the Google Content Network (GCN), based on your past visits to our website. We respect your privacy and want to reassure you that we don’t collect any identifiable information through Google or any other third-party remarketing systems.
These vendors, including Facebook and Google, place cookies in your web browser to serve ads tailored to your interests. So, if you’ve checked out our real estate services, you might see our ads popping up when you’re browsing other sites. It’s just our way of staying in touch and making sure you don’t miss out on any special offers that might interest you!
We also team up with certain third-party companies to help us create ads that resonate with our users. These companies can gather and use additional information about how you interact with our site, which helps them customize ads on other platforms. It’s all about delivering content and promotions that matter to you.
For instance, with Google’s “remarketing” service, we can target our ads to you based on what you did on our site. So, when you visit other websites within Google’s network, you might see our ads designed just for you, reminding you of the services we offer. This way, we can connect with potential customers while ensuring you see offers that truly align with your interests.
We’re committed to improving our advertising methods, all while keeping your privacy a top priority. If you ever want to manage or turn off cookies, you can do that through your browser settings. Just keep in mind that opting out might affect how you experience our site and limit the personalized ads you receive.
This website may use Google AdWords
This website utilizes the Google AdWords remarketing service to display advertisements on third-party websites, including Google, targeting previous visitors to our site. This means we can reach out to users who have interacted with our website but may not have completed a desired action, such as filling out our contact form or exploring our services in depth. Our advertisements may appear in various formats, such as banner ads on the Google Display Network or text ads on Google search results pages. Third-party vendors, including Google, employ cookies to track users’ browsing behavior and serve ads tailored to their past interactions with the Heartland Funding Inc. website. These cookies enable us to remind potential customers of our services and encourage them to return and engage with us. Rest assured, any data collected through this process will be handled following our Privacy Policy and Google’s Privacy Policy, ensuring that your information remains secure and confidential.
California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
We prioritize your privacy and have implemented comprehensive measures to comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). Our commitment to safeguarding your personal information means that we do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties without your explicit consent.
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
We strictly comply with the requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website, products, and services are designed for individuals who are at least 13 years old. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our users and promoting a safe online environment.
Personal, Financial, And Property Information
At our real estate services firm, we want to make sure we can help you as effectively as possible, which is why we might ask you for some specific information. This could include your contact details—like your name, email address, and phone number—along with information about your property, such as its address, type, and any unique features. We might also need some financial details, like your budget or mortgage information, to better understand your situation and provide the best options for you.
Rest assured, any information you share with us is kept completely confidential and is only for our internal use. We don’t share your personal or financial information with anyone outside our team unless it’s necessary to help you resolve your real estate needs. Your trust is important to us, and we’re committed to protecting your privacy while delivering the best service possible.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us with the information on our contact page.
Heartland Funding Inc.
Spring Valley, Illinois USA