Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 27, 2025
Fonsek Companies LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website fonsekcompanies.com and provides business formation, document management, and technology services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Fonsek Companies LLC is a parent company that owns and manages several brands and products, including but not limited to Gold Manager, Inglés Fácil, and other current or future subsidiaries, projects, and digital platforms. This Privacy Policy applies to all services offered under the Fonsek Companies umbrella.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when using our services:
- Personal Identification Information: Full legal name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
- Government-Issued Identifiers: Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), and government-issued ID numbers (passport, driver's license, etc.).
- Business Information: Business name, state of formation, business activity/purpose, ownership percentages, and operating agreement details.
- Payment Information: Payment is processed securely by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your full credit card number or bank account information on our servers.
- Communications: Emails, form submissions, and any other correspondence you send to us.
- Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about how you access and use our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill service orders (LLC formation, EIN registration, BOI reporting, operating agreements, resale tax permits, etc.).
- File documents with government agencies on your behalf.
- Communicate with you about your orders, account, and services.
- Process payments and send receipts.
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Improve and maintain our website and services.
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Government Agencies: To file required business documents (e.g., Articles of Organization with state authorities, EIN applications with the IRS, BOI reports with FinCEN).
- Payment Processors: With Stripe, Inc. to process payments securely.
- Email Service Providers: With Resend to send transactional emails (order confirmations, status updates).
- Cloud Infrastructure: With Google Firebase/Google Cloud for data storage and hosting.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmitted to and from our website.
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data stored in our databases.
- Access controls limiting who within our organization can view personal data.
- Secure payment processing through Stripe's PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the services you requested.
- Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
Sensitive identifiers (SSN, EIN) are retained only as long as needed to complete the requested filing, after which they may be securely deleted or encrypted at rest.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@fonsekcompanies.com.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site (e.g., page views, traffic sources).
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Company: Fonsek Companies LLC
- Email: info@fonsekcompanies.com
- Website: fonsekcompanies.com