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Compliance Transparency

Your Privacy Is Our Legal Obligation

As a licensed mortgage broker, we are subject to some of the strictest federal and state privacy laws in the financial industry. This page explains every standard we follow, every right you have, and how to exercise them.

Federal Laws We Follow

AllApprovedHere.com is subject to and compliant with the following federal privacy and consumer protection statutes.

State Privacy Laws We Follow

We are licensed in 5 states and comply with each state's applicable privacy and consumer protection laws.

StateLawKey RightsLicense
CaliforniaCCPA / CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code §1798.100)Know, Delete, Correct, Opt-Out, Portability, Non-DiscriminationDFPI — CA DRE
ArizonaARS §44-1373 et seq. (Data Breach)Breach notification within 45 days; GLBA appliesAZDFI
WashingtonWashington Privacy Act (RCW 19.255)Access, Delete, Correct, Opt-Out of ProfilingWA DFI
ColoradoColorado Privacy Act (CRS §6-1-1301)Access, Delete, Correct, Opt-Out, PortabilityCO DORA
NevadaNRS §603A (Nevada Privacy of Information)Opt-Out of Sale; Breach notificationNV FID

NMLS Licensing & Verification

All licensing information is publicly verifiable through the NMLS Consumer Access portal.

Security Practices

Required by the FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) — our information security program includes the following controls.

TLS 1.3 Encryption

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3, the current industry standard.

Encrypted Data at Rest

All stored personal and financial information is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption.

Multi-Factor Authentication

All staff access to systems containing NPI requires multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Access Controls

Role-based access controls limit who can view customer NPI. All access is logged and audited.

Audit Logging

Every access to nonpublic personal information (NPI) is logged with timestamp, user ID, and IP address per §314.4(c)(8).

Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected customers within 30 days as required by applicable state laws.

Vendor Management

All third-party service providers with access to NPI are required to maintain equivalent security standards under written agreements.

Annual Risk Assessment

We conduct annual information security risk assessments and update our security program accordingly per §314.4(b).

Employee Training

All staff with access to NPI receive annual privacy and security training per §314.4(f).

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information.

Right to Know / Access

Request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you, including categories, sources, and how it is used.

CCPA §1798.110 · CPA · WPA

Right to Delete

Request deletion of your personal information. Certain data may be retained as required by federal mortgage lending laws (7-year retention).

CCPA §1798.105 · CPA · WPA

Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

CCPA §1798.106 · CPA · WPA

Right to Opt-Out

Request that we stop selling or sharing your personal information. Note: we do not sell personal information to third parties.

CCPA §1798.120 · GLBA Regulation P

Right to Portability

Request a portable, machine-readable copy of your personal information.

CCPA §1798.130 · CPA

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. Exercising your rights will not affect your ability to obtain our services.

CCPA §1798.125

Ready to exercise your rights?

Submit a request online. We will respond within 45 days as required by law. No charge for submitting a request.

Submit a Request

Data Collection & Retention

We collect only what is necessary for mortgage processing and retain it only as long as required by law.

Data CategoryPurposeRetention PeriodLegal Basis
Loan Application Data (NPI)Mortgage processing, underwriting, compliance7 yearsRESPA, ECOA, FCRA
Credit ReportsLoan qualification assessment25 monthsFCRA §605
Contact InformationCommunication, lead follow-up3 years (or until deletion request)GLBA, CCPA
Website AnalyticsSite improvement, marketing optimization26 monthsConsent / Legitimate Interest
TCPA/SMS Consent RecordsProof of consent for communications5 yearsTCPA 47 CFR §64.1200
GLBA Notice Delivery RecordsRegulatory compliance documentation5 yearsRegulation P §1016.9
Privacy Request RecordsCompliance documentation3 yearsCCPA §1798.130
Audit LogsSecurity monitoring, breach detection3 yearsFTC Safeguards Rule §314.4(c)(8)

Contact Our Privacy Team

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact us through any of the following channels.

Mail

Barrett Financial Group, LLC ATTN: Privacy Officer Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Response Time

Within 45 days of receipt (CCPA requirement)

Regulatory Contacts: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), or your state's attorney general office. California residents may contact the California Attorney General.