Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2026

Lendo LLC ("Lendo," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our loan matching platform and related services. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you apply for financing or create an account, we collect: full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, Social Security Number (for identity verification), date of birth, and financial information including income, credit score, and bank account details.

Business Information

For business loan applications, we collect: business name, EIN/Tax ID, business address, industry type, annual revenue, time in business, number of employees, and business financial statements.

Documents

We collect identity documents (driver's license, Social Security card), financial documents (pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements), and verification photos (selfie with ID).

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

Loan Matching

We use your information to match you with appropriate lending partners from our network. Your information is shared with lenders only after you submit an application and agree to our terms.

Identity Verification

We use your personal and document information to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Communications

We use your contact information to send you application updates, loan offers, and important account notifications.

Service Improvement

We analyze usage patterns to improve our platform and user experience.

3. Information Sharing

Lending Partners

With your consent, we share your application information with our network of lending partners to facilitate loan matching. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers for identity verification, document storage, and payment processing. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation.

4. Data Security

Encryption

All data transmitted to and from our platform is encrypted using TLS/SSL. Documents and sensitive files are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption.

Access Controls

Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to provide our services. We use role-based access controls and audit logging.

Storage

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by Supabase, which maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance.

5. Your Rights

Access & Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request a copy in a portable format.

Correction

You can update your personal information at any time through your account settings.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or updating your notification preferences.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. You can opt out of analytics tracking in your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our Privacy Team at privacy@lendo.com or write to us at: Lendo LLC, Privacy Team, 123 Financial District, New York, NY 10004.