AetherStax Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02/21/25
AetherStax (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website (aetherstax.com), communicate with us, or interact with our services. As a financial services broker—not a lender—we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our clients, business partners, and website visitors.
1. Why This Policy Exists
Federal and state privacy laws give you rights regarding the use and disclosure of your personal information. As a broker facilitating services with financial institutions, it’s essential that we explain:
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What information we collect
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How we collect it
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Why we collect it
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How it may be shared
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How we protect it
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Your privacy rights
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal and sensitive information:
| Category | Examples |
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| Identifiers | Name, email address, phone number, business name, IP address, cookies, unique user IDs |
| Financial Information | Income, bank details (for verification), transaction history (as provided by you or your financial partner) |
| Digital Data | Browsing behavior, interaction with our website, usage patterns |
| Geolocation Data | Approximate device location via IP |
| Professional Data | Business ownership status, role/title, industry affiliation |
| Communications | Messages or inquiries sent through our contact forms or email |
| Third-Party Info | Data shared by partner financial institutions or service providers (with your consent) |
We do not knowingly collect biometric, sensory, or protected classification characteristics unless voluntarily provided or required for legal or compliance purposes.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect data from:
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Direct input by you (forms, emails, scheduling, documents)
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Cookies and web tracking tools
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Communication with financial partners or service providers (only with authorization)
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Public sources (e.g., business registration databases)
4. Why We Collect and Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Match you with financial service providers
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Facilitate applications and document sharing
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Comply with regulatory obligations (e.g., KYC)
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Communicate relevant service updates
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Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
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Improve website performance and user experience
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Who We Share Information With
We may share your information with:
| Recipient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Banks & Lending Partners | To evaluate your business for financing or services (only with your consent) |
| Service Providers | To help us deliver secure web experiences, manage records, or send communications |
| Legal/Regulatory Authorities | If required by law, subpoena, or regulatory compliance |
| Internal Affiliates | If relevant to the services you request (e.g., for underwriting coordination) |
We do not allow marketing access to your data by non-affiliated third parties.
6. Your Privacy Choices
You have the right to:
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Request access to personal data we store
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Request deletion of data, subject to compliance and legal requirements
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Opt-out of communications not essential to service delivery
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Limit sharing where permitted under applicable law
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@aethermind.com | 833-873-6755
7. How We Protect Your Information
We apply industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:
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Encrypted storage and transmission
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Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
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Internal access controls and secure authentication
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Periodic risk assessments
8. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools
Our website may use:
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Essential cookies for core functionality
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Analytics cookies to improve user experience
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Third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) with anonymized data
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
9. California and State-Specific Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may request:
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Categories and sources of personal information collected
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Business purpose for collecting
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Details of third parties shared with
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Deletion of your data
We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA. To request a report or deletion, contact us at [Insert Privacy Contact or Web Form Link].
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or service offerings. When we do, the “Effective Date” at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of these changes.
12. Contact Us
For questions, data requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy:
privacy@aethermind.com | 833-873-6755