Protecting Your Data

FORTEZA CREDIT LLC

PRIVACY POLICY
 

Last updated: October 5, 2026
 

1. Introduction
 

This Privacy Policy explains how FORTEZA CREDIT LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and shares personal information of clients (“you”, “Client”) in connection with our credit repair, credit optimization and related consulting services.

By signing our agreements, using our services, or communicating with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
 

2. Information We Collect
 

We may collect the following categories of information:
 

a) Identification and Contact Information

- Name, date of birth, Social Security Number (full or last 4 digits when required),

- Home address, city, state, ZIP code,

- Phone numbers, email addresses,

- Copy of IDs (driver license, state ID, passport, SSN card, birth certificate).
 

b) Credit and Financial Information

- Credit reports and scores from credit bureaus,

- Account numbers (full or partial), creditor names, balances, payment histories,

- Collection notices, letters from creditors, settlement letters,

- Bank or card statements for proof of address or payment verification.
 

c) Login and Access Information

- Usernames and related emails for credit monitoring platforms.

We do NOT request or store your passwords in plain text. If we need temporary access to a portal, you may provide it voluntarily and you can revoke it at any time.
 

d) Payment Information

- Last 4 digits of your credit or debit card, expiration date and billing address when you authorize automatic payments. The CVV is not stored after payment authorization.

We do not store full card numbers in our local systems if a third-party payment processor is used.
 

e) Service and Communication Information

- Notes about your case, communication history (calls, emails, text messages),

- Copies of letters we prepare or mail on your behalf,

- Records of your consent, signatures, contracts and forms.
 

3. How We Use Your Information
 

We use your information to:

- Provide and manage credit repair and optimization services,

- Obtain and review your credit reports,

- Prepare, send and track legitimate disputes to credit bureaus and creditors,

- Communicate with you about your case, appointments and updates,

- Process authorized payments under your program and agreements,

- Maintain internal records, auditing and compliance,

- Respond to lawful requests from government or regulators.

We use only the minimum necessary information to perform these tasks.
 

4. Legal Basis and Consent
 

We process your information mainly based on:

- Your explicit consent when you sign our contracts, authorize us to work on your credit and provide your data,

- Our legitimate interest in operating a credit repair business in a safe and compliant manner,

- Our legal obligations to maintain records, respond to lawful requests and protect against fraud and abuse.

You may withdraw your consent for non-essential uses at any time, subject to legal or contractual limits.
 

5. Sharing of Information
 

We may share your information with:
 

a) Credit Bureaus and Creditors

- To submit disputes, requests for verification or correction of information,

- To negotiate or clarify account reporting, when appropriate.
 

b) Service Providers and Processors

- Payment processors for credit/debit card or ACH transactions,

- IT, cloud storage or document management providers,

- CRM and communication tools used to manage your case.

These providers are required to protect your information and use it only to perform services on our behalf.
 

c) Affiliates and Related Entities

- Forteza Realty LLC (affiliated real estate brokerage under common ownership): we share your information with Forteza Realty LLC only with your written authorization. We never share your Social Security number, credit reports or account data with it.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Forteza Credit sends only service text messages (appointments, pending documents, account status) to clients who authorize them in writing; it does not send marketing texts. Message frequency varies; message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Your mobile number and consent are never shared with or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing.
 

d) Legal, Regulatory and Safety

We may disclose information when:

- Required by law, subpoena or court order,

- Requested by regulators or authorities,

- Necessary to protect our rights, clients, staff or property,

- Necessary to investigate fraud, chargebacks or abuse.
 

6. Data Retention
 

We keep your information for as long as necessary to:

- Provide services and maintain your file while you are an active client,

- Comply with applicable laws and regulatory retention periods,

- Resolve disputes, collect fees or defend against legal claims.

After this period, we may securely delete, anonymize or archive your information.
 

7. Data Security
 

We use reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure or misuse.

However, no system is 100% secure. You also play a key role by:

- Not sharing your logins or codes with unauthorized persons,

- Not sending sensitive information through unsecured channels when not necessary,

- Informing us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
 

8. Your Rights
 

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

- Access the personal information we hold about you,

- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information,

- Request deletion of certain data, subject to legal and contractual obligations,

- Limit or object to certain processing activities,

- Obtain a copy of certain information in a portable format, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us in writing at:

admin@fortezacredit.com

or by mail at:

FORTEZA CREDIT LLC

3207 13TH ST, ST. CLOUD, FL 34769

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
 

9. Children’s Privacy
 

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.
 

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest version.

When changes are material, we may notify you by email, in writing, or by posting a notice on our website.
 

11. Contact Information
 

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

Email: admin@fortezacredit.com

Phone: 407-289-1444

Mailing Address:

FORTEZA CREDIT LLC

3207 13TH ST, ST. CLOUD, FL 34769