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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2026
Upward Advance (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and protect information obtained through our website, forms, and related services.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy covers the following topics:

Information We Collect
How We Use Information
Information Sharing
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Data Security
Your Rights and Choices
Information Retention
Children's Privacy
Third-Party Websites
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Contact Information

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect information voluntarily provided through contact forms, funding applications, investor inquiries, or other submissions, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Business information
  • Revenue and operational details
  • Financial or supporting documentation related to inquiries or applications

Automatically Collected Information

Certain technical and usage-related information may be collected automatically when you interact with our website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Operating system
  • Website pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral sources and website interactions

This information helps us improve website performance, functionality, and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

  • Review funding or investor inquiries
  • Communicate regarding applications or requests
  • Provide customer support and assistance
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Maintain internal records and operational processes
  • Send updates or service-related communications when appropriate
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

By submitting information through our website, forms, applications, or other communication channels, you consent to receive communications from Upward Advance by phone, email, and text message regarding your inquiry, application, requested services, and related communications.

3. SMS Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number through our website, forms, applications, or other communication channels, you consent to receive text messages and phone calls from Upward Advance regarding your inquiry, application, requested services, account updates, appointment reminders, customer support, and other service-related communications.

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us using the information provided below.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase.

4. Information Sharing

Upward Advance does not sell personal information to third parties.
 
Mobile information, messaging consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be shared, sold, rented, or transferred to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
 
Information may be shared in limited circumstances, including:
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors and service providers assisting with website hosting, communication systems, analytics, or operational support.
  • Legal Compliance: When disclosure is required by applicable laws, legal proceedings, government requests, or regulatory obligations.
  • Business Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing transaction, or sale of business assets where information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyze user activity.

These technologies may help us:

  • Understand website traffic and engagement
  • Improve navigation and performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Enhance overall user experience

You may adjust or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

While we take security seriously, no online platform, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on applicable laws and regulations, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Request deletion of information where applicable
  • Manage cookie preferences through browser settings

Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed below.

8. Information Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill operational purposes, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce applicable agreements.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business-related use and are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any modifications will become effective upon posting the updated version to this page.

Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:

Upward Advance

Phone: (646) 722-8421
Email: contact@upwardadvance.us

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