Privacy Policy — GEFCM, LLC

Introduction

GEFCM, LLC ("GEFCM," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at gefcm.com or contact us regarding our professional services.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or submitting information through our contact form, you agree to the terms described herein.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us through our website or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:

Name (first and last)
Email address
Organization name
Service inquiries and message content
SMS/text messaging consent preferences

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Referring URL
IP address (in anonymized form where possible)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and communicate about our services
To send SMS/text messages when you have provided express written consent
To improve our website and service offerings
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights and safety of GEFCM, LLC and others

SMS & Text Message Communications

Important Notice Regarding Mobile Data Sharing:
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

If you opt in to SMS communications via our contact form, the following terms apply:

You are consenting to receive recurring marketing and promotional SMS/MMS messages from GEFCM, LLC regarding our professional services, updates, and offers, sent using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS).
Message frequency varies; you may receive up to 4 messages per month.
Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message. You will receive a one-time confirmation and no further messages will be sent.
To request assistance, reply HELP or contact us at craig@gefcm.com.
Consent is NOT a condition of purchase. You may use our services without agreeing to receive SMS messages.

Your SMS opt-in information is confidential. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent status with any third party for marketing purposes.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the successor entity.

We do not share mobile opt-in data or SMS consent information with any third party under any circumstances.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions and correspondence are typically retained for up to 3 years unless a longer retention period is required or warranted by an ongoing engagement.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations)
Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
Withdraw consent previously given (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise these rights, contact us at craig@gefcm.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

GEFCM, LLC
3506 Highway 81 W
Hampton, GA 30228
Email: craig@gefcm.com