Last Updated: October 1, 2025
At Hondo Finance, we take your privacy and the protection of your personal information seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website https://hondofinance.com (the “Website”) or otherwise engage with our financial products and services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and protect our Services. The information we collect may include:
A. Personal Information
When you interact with Hondo Finance, we may collect personal information such as: – Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. – Financial Information: Bank account details, income information, payment history, and credit-related data when applying for financing or other financial products. – Identification Information: Government-issued ID numbers or verification documents as required for compliance and anti-fraud purposes. – Account Information: Login credentials, account preferences, and related profile data. – Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us, including messages, requests, or inquiries.
B. Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage when you visit our Website: – Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and system settings. – Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the site, links clicked, and referring website. – Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, personalize your experience, and analyze web traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate effectively and provide you with a personalized experience. Specifically, we may use your data to: – Provide, manage, and improve our Services and financial products. – Process applications, verify identity, and underwrite financing. – Facilitate payments, collections, and account management. – Communicate with you regarding account status, updates, and inquiries. – Send promotional and informational materials (with your consent). – Conduct analytics and research to enhance our offerings.
– Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security issues, or legal requests. – Comply with regulatory requirements, including KYC, AML, and financial reporting obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only as necessary and consistent with this Policy: – Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who support operations such as payment processing, credit checks, data hosting, and customer support. – Affiliates: Within the Hondius family of companies, including Hondius Energy and HondoGO, for shared infrastructure and operational efficiency. – Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. – Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory requests. – With Your Consent: When you have explicitly authorized the disclosure. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We employ industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: – Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. – Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your information. – Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. – Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications or promotional emails. – Cookies: Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below.
6. Marketing Communications and Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by: – Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our marketing emails. – Adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings. – Contacting us directly via email or phone. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send essential service-related communications.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how our Website is used. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit some functionality.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by Hondo Finance. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Compliance and Legal Obligations
As a financial services provider, Hondo Finance is required to comply with various regulatory and legal standards, including anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and data retention laws. We may process and retain your information as needed to satisfy these obligations.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access our Services from outside the United States, please note that your data may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. When updates occur, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Hondo Finance LLC
100 First Stamford Place,
Suite 330 Stamford, CT 06902
Email: info@hondofinance.com
Phone: +1 (203) 930-2200
