The Merchant Desk ("we," "us," or "our") operates themerchantdesk.com. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide when you visit our website or submit a form inquiry.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Information you provide directly: When you submit a form on our website, we may collect the following: Your name, email address, and phone number; Your business name, website, and location; Information about your business, products or services, and customer base; Your stated goals and preferences regarding financing programs; Any additional information you choose to share.
We collect this information solely to evaluate whether The Merchant Desk can assist your business and to respond to your inquiry.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we automatically receive certain technical information, including: Your IP address and general geographic location; Browser type and operating system; Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs; Device type.
This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and cookies. See our Cookie Notice for more detail.
We use the information you provide to: Evaluate your business and determine whether a financing program may be a fit; Respond to your inquiry and contact you about your submission; Research your business to prepare for our first conversation; Communicate with you about The Merchant Desk's services; Improve our website and services.
We do not use your information to: Sell or rent your information to third parties; Submit your information to finance companies without your knowledge and consent; Add you to automated marketing lists without your agreement
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your information with third-party finance companies only when you have engaged with The Merchant Desk and we are actively working with you to identify a financing program. Any such sharing is for the purpose of facilitating a merchant-lender introduction and is part of the service you requested.
We may also share information: With service providers who assist us in operating our website and business (such as website hosting, analytics, and email services), under confidentiality obligations; When required by law, regulation, or legal process; In connection with a sale, merger, or transfer of our business, in which case we will notify you.
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, comply with applicable legal obligations, and resolve any disputes. If you would like your information removed from our records, please contact us directly.
Depending on where you reside, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us at info@themerchantdesk.com. We will respond within 30 days.
California residents: You may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Contact us to make a request.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Our website and services are directed to business owners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this privacy policy may be directed to: The Merchant Desk Email: info@themerchantdesk.com