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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  |  GWE Investors  |  239 Dorchester Lane, Alamo, CA 94507  |  philip@gweinvestors.com

This Privacy Policy describes how GWE Investors ("GWE Investors," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 239 Dorchester Lane, Alamo, CA 94507, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at gweinvestors.com or communicate with us. By using our website or submitting an inquiry, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information we collect automatically when you use our website.

Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, and business name
  • Business information including industry, annual revenue, and funding needs
  • Communication preferences, including consent to receive SMS messages
  • Any other information you choose to include in your inquiry

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
  • Device identifiers and general location data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your funding inquiries and business communications
  • To evaluate your eligibility for our financial products and services
  • To send marketing and promotional communications you have consented to receive
  • To send SMS/MMS messages when you have provided express written consent
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

3. SMS Communications

GWE Investors may send SMS/MMS text messages to individuals who have expressly opted in to receive such communications. The following terms govern our SMS communications program:

Opt-In and Consent

By providing your mobile number and checking the SMS consent checkbox on our contact form, you expressly consent to receive recurring marketing and promotional SMS/MMS messages from GWE Investors. Messages are sent using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS). Consent is NOT a condition of purchase.

Message Frequency and Rates

Message frequency varies; you may receive up to 4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After sending STOP, you will receive a final confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications from GWE Investors. To re-enroll, you must provide express written consent again.

Getting Help

Reply HELP to any SMS message from GWE Investors for assistance, or contact us directly at philip@gweinvestors.com.

Important: Consent is NOT a condition of purchase. You are not required to consent to receive SMS messages in order to receive our financial services, submit an inquiry, or be considered for funding.

Information Sharing — SMS

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/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.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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 website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements. These providers are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to GWE Investors.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of GWE Investors, our clients, or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

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.

5. Data Security

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

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by emailing us or by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email.
  • SMS Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any SMS message to unsubscribe from text communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at philip@gweinvestors.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. GWE Investors does not sell personal information.

California residents may submit privacy requests by contacting us at philip@gweinvestors.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law.

9. Contact Us

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

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.