Privacy Policy

Effective: August 16, 2019 | Last updated: February 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Crown Funding Source ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") provides various data management, distribution, analytic, and marketing services designed to help our clients provide more relevant marketing and communications to their target audiences. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, crownfundingsource.net (the "Site"), and our services.

Most of the information we handle is collected through our relationships with other companies, including data suppliers, business partners, and service providers, rather than directly through our website.

2. Types of Data We Collect

Personal Information (PI)

Personal Information includes data that can be used to identify an individual, such as:

  • Name (first and last)
  • Postal address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Business name and details
  • Financial information related to business operations

We may also use "business to business" data obtained from publicly available sources and other companies for our lead generation and marketing services.

Non-Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-personal information, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Time-stamps and session duration
  • Pages visited and navigation patterns
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal Information may be used for various business purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Account administration and management
  • Providing and improving our services
  • Sending service-related communications and administrative emails
  • Responding to inquiries and customer support requests
  • Sending marketing and product update messages
  • Analyzing website and service usage patterns
  • Processing lead generation requests and delivering lead products
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Data provided on our website may be used for marketing purposes, such as sending newsletters and promotional materials. You will always have the option to opt-out of such communications.

4. How We Share Your Information

Crown Funding Source may share data, including Personal Information, in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With agents, business partners, and service providers who work on our behalf or help us provide our services
  • Business Partners: With business and data partners or clients for tailored advertising and analytical purposes
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a corporate transfer such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity
  • Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Crown Funding Source, our users, or others

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the Site
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Opt-Out Rights

You have the right to opt-out of our marketing communications at any time:

  • You can unsubscribe from corporate emails via the unsubscribe link in the email footer
  • You can contact us directly to request removal from marketing lists
  • Some communications related to service use and transactions may still be sent even after opting out of marketing communications

Please note that even if your account is deleted, certain Personal Information may be retained for legal compliance, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and other legally permitted actions.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and audits
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria used to determine retention periods include:

  • The duration of our relationship with you
  • Legal obligations that require data retention
  • Statute of limitations for potential legal claims
  • Business necessity and legitimate interests

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take steps to promptly delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

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