Thank you for visiting BusinessForts.com (the “Site”). Business Forts LLC (“BusinessForts,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Site, engage with our products or services, or otherwise interact with us.
This Policy applies to individuals located in the United States of America. The Site is not intended for use outside the U.S. If you access the Site from another jurisdiction, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to a particular consumer or device (“Personal Information”).
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identifiers | Full name, postal address, email address, telephone number, account username, password, Internet Protocol (IP) address, or other unique identifiers. |
| Professional / Employment Information | Business name, job title, industry, employer identification number (EIN), business license details. |
| Commercial Information | Records of services purchased or considered, order history, payment card type (last four digits), billing address. |
| Financial Information | Limited payment details processed via third‑party payment processors, bank account information if you request ACH or wire services. |
| Internet / Network Activity | Browser type, device type, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent, clickstream data, cookies and similar tracking technologies. |
| Geolocation Data | Approximate location derived from IP address. |
| Audio / Visual Information | Recordings of customer support calls (with notice) or images/documents you upload (e.g., business licenses). |
| Inferences | Preferences or characteristics drawn from the information above (e.g., service interests). |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive Personal Information such as precise geolocation, social security numbers, biometric data, or protected health information.
Information You Provide
- Completing registration or order forms.
- Requesting a quote or consultation.
- Posting reviews, filling surveys, or engaging via chat support.
- Communicating with us by email, phone, or social media.
Information Collected Automatically
We and our service providers automatically collect certain information through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies when you access or use the Site. See Section 4 (Cookies & Tracking Technologies).
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Payment processors confirming transactions.
- Business partners and referral programs.
- Publicly available databases or marketing vendors.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use Personal Information to:
- Provide Services – onboard customers, facilitate entity formation, file documents, and deliver other requested services.
- Process Payments – complete transactions and detect fraudulent activity.
- Customer Support – respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and send administrative messages.
- Marketing & Communications – send newsletters, promotions, and service updates you opt in to receive.
- Analytics & Product Improvement – operate, evaluate, and improve our Site and services.
- Security & Fraud Prevention – protect the Site, our business, and users.
- Legal Compliance – comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- Business Transfers – facilitate mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not rent or sell Personal Information for monetary value. We may share Personal Information with:
- Service Providers & Contractors – hosting companies, payment processors, filing agents, customer relationship management (CRM) vendors, analytics providers, email service providers, marketing agencies.
- Government Agencies – when filing corporate documents or when legally required.
- Business Partners – with your consent, e.g., registered agent partners, insurance providers, or banking partners if you choose linked offers.
- Legal Authorities – to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or similar legal requests, or to protect our rights or safety.
- Successors in Interest – in the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy.
- With Your Consent – at your direction or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.
We may share aggregated or de‑identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and improve our Site. Cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies – required for core Site functionality, login, and security.
- Analytics Cookies – to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies – to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
- Advertising Cookies – only if we engage in interest‑based advertising (currently not in use).
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Do Not Track Signals
We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals due to lack of industry standard.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your U.S. state of residence, you may have rights to:
| Right | Description |
| Access / Know | Request the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we hold about you. |
| Delete | Request deletion of Personal Information, subject to legal exceptions. |
| Correct | Request correction of inaccurate Personal Information. |
| Opt‑Out of Sale/Sharing | Opt‑out of the sale or sharing of Personal Information (we do not currently sell or share PI for cross‑context behavioral advertising). |
| Non‑Discrimination | Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights. |
To exercise these rights, contact us per Section 11 (Contact Us). We will verify your identity by matching information you provide with our records. You may designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights described in Section 12 (California Privacy Notice) below.
Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia
We will honor valid requests under applicable state privacy laws.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain Personal Information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from them. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third‑Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or services that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on the Site with an updated “Effective Date.” Material changes may be accompanied by additional notice (e.g., via email).
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@businessforts.com
- Phone: 1‑888‑123‑4567
- Mail: Business Forts LLC, 1200 Fort Avenue, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
12. California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, this section supplements the information above.
Categories of Personal Information Collected & Disclosed (Past 12 Months)
See Section 1 for categories collected. We disclose these categories to service providers for business purposes as detailed in Sections 2 and 3.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell or share Personal Information, including information of individuals under 16 years of age.
Your California Privacy Rights
- Right to Know – request categories and specific pieces of Personal Information collected, used, and disclosed.
- Right to Delete – request deletion of Personal Information, subject to exceptions.
- Right to Correct – request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.
- Right to Opt‑Out – opt‑out of sale or sharing of Personal Information (not applicable).
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive PI – not applicable as we do not collect sensitive PI.
- Right to Non‑Discrimination – receive equal service and price for exercising rights.
How to exercise these rights: Email privacy@businessforts.com or call 1‑888‑123‑4567.