Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Entity Edge Business Services, LLC dba Entity Edge ("Entity Edge," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided by our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information in connection with our business formation, compliance, and administrative services.

By engaging our services or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Mailing address and physical address
• Email address and phone number
• Government-issued identification (when required for filings)

2.2 Business Information

• Entity name, type, and structure
• Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• State of formation and registration details
• Ownership and management structure
• Business address and contact information

2.3 Financial Information

• Payment method details (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full card numbers)
• Billing address
• Transaction history related to services rendered

2.4 Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Website usage data and cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To perform business formation, compliance, registered agent, and other administrative services on your behalf;
• Government Filings: To prepare and submit filings with state and federal agencies, including entity formation documents, annual reports, tax registrations, and EIN applications;
• Communication: To contact you regarding your services, compliance deadlines, account updates, and service-related notifications;
• Payment Processing: To process payments for services rendered through our secure payment processor (Stripe);
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations;
• Service Improvement: To improve our services, website functionality, and client experience; and
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and other security threats.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: Sensitive personal information, including Social Security Numbers, is encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption at rest;
• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform services;
• Secure Transmission: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL;
• Payment Security: Payment information is processed through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. We do not store, process, or have access to full credit card numbers.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Government Agencies: As necessary to perform the services you have engaged us to provide, including filing documents with state and federal agencies;
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services (e.g., registered agent providers, payment processors), subject to confidentiality obligations;
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority;
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to applicable privacy protections; and
• With Your Consent: When you have provided explicit consent to share your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

Certain information, such as entity formation records and compliance filings, may be retained for extended periods as required by applicable law or as necessary to support ongoing compliance obligations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements;
• Portability: The right to request a copy of your information in a commonly used, machine-readable format; and
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain communications or data processing activities.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.

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 information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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