Privacy Policy

January 16, 2025

Hodge and Williams Finance
1605 Lady Bowers Trl

Lakeland, FL 33809

Thank you for visiting the website of Hodge and Williams Finance ("we," "us," "our") located at h ttps://hodgeandwilliamsfinance.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it in compliance with Florida and applicable federal laws.

Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you:

Visit our website or social media pages.
Use our online financial tools or calculators
Request a consultation or financial services.
Subscribe to our newsletter, email lists, or other offers.
Contact us via email, phone, or mail.

The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Information: Name, address, email, address, phone number, Social Security number financial information, and any other information you provide to us.

Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To provide financial services, consultations, and advice.
To process transactions and send confirmations.
To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotions.
To improve our website and customer experience.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share your information as follows:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, providing services, or processing transactions, subject to strict non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Security of Your Information

We implement security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access control procedures, to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under applicable Florida and federal laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections or updates to your information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Opt out of receiving marketing communication by contacting us.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

Choice/Opt-Out

You may at any time opt-out by emailing or contacting us by email at [email protected].

Your may also choose not to click boxes regarding marketing preferences when opting in. You also have the right to access your personal data at any time or to have it corrected, erased, restricted, or transferred. You also have the right to complain to the US Federal Trade Commission if you are not happy with how Hodge and Williams Finance collects or handles your personal data. If we ever send you material by email concerning new products, services or information that you did not expressly request, we will provide you with a link to unsubscribe an email address by which you may request no further notices.

All personal information is kept on file for 1 year. For tax purposes the law requires us to keep basic information about our customers (including Contact, Identity, Financial and Transaction Data) for six years after they stop being customers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and enable us to improve its functionality. You can adjust your browser setting to refuse cookies, but doing so may limit certain features of our site.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Retention of Information

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Financial records may be retained for at least seven years to comply with Florida and federal recordkeeping requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Hodge and Williams Finance, 1605 Lady Bowers Trl, Lakeland, FL 33809.

Phone: 352-978-1394
Email: [email protected]