Privacy Policy
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Vested Surplus Claims ("Vested," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website or services, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you. By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information you provide
- Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address;
- Information about a property, foreclosure, or tax sale relevant to a potential surplus funds claim;
- Documentation you submit to support a claim or to verify your identity or entitlement;
- Any other information you choose to share with us through our forms, by email, or by phone.
Information collected automatically
- Device and browser information, IP address, and general location;
- Usage data such as pages visited and links clicked, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Evaluate whether you may be entitled to surplus funds and assess your eligibility;
- Locate, prepare, file, and pursue surplus funds claims on your behalf;
- Communicate with you about your inquiry, claim status, and our services;
- Verify identity and prevent fraud;
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements;
- Improve our website and services.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to provide our services or as required by law, including with:
- Attorneys in our network who are engaged to handle your claim (see Section 4);
- Service providers who support our operations (for example, hosting, communications, and document processing), subject to confidentiality obligations;
- Courts, county offices, and government agencies as necessary to pursue or verify a claim;
- Other parties when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights.
4. Sharing With Network Attorneys
Because surplus funds claims are filed by licensed attorneys admitted in the relevant state, we share the information reasonably necessary to evaluate and pursue your claim with the attorney engaged for your matter. Your relationship with any such attorney, and any attorney-client privilege or confidentiality that applies, is governed by the engagement terms you enter into with that attorney. [Confirm with counsel how attorney engagement and information-sharing should be described.]
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as needed to provide our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may be longer where required by applicable recordkeeping laws. [Specify your retention periods.]
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, or to opt out of certain processing. To exercise any right available to you, contact us using the details below. We will respond as required by applicable law. [Add any state-specific disclosures required, e.g., for California residents.]
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, analyze usage, and improve your experience. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of our website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Vested Surplus Claims
[Mailing address]
Email: claims@vestedsurplusclaims.com
Phone: (555) 014-2750