Introduction and Scope
Brendat INC, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia (“Brendat,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of the information entrusted to it. The Company collects only such information as is necessary to render its services, maintains that information under appropriate safeguards, and does not sell personal information under any circumstances.
This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) sets forth the practices of the Company with respect to the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of information obtained through the website located at brendat.com (the “Website”), and through any services, communications, or transactions provided by or on behalf of the Company (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing the Website or engaging the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. This Policy should be read together with the Company’s Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Definitions
For purposes of this Policy:
“Personal Information” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with a particular individual.
“Sensitive Information” means government-issued identification documents, Social Security Numbers, Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, Employer Identification Numbers, and any information contained in or derived from a tax return.
“Tax Return Information” has the meaning assigned to it under Section 7216 of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Client” means any individual or entity that engages the Company for the provision of Services.
Categories of Information Collected
The Company may collect the following categories of information, to the extent necessary to render the Services:
Identifiers and contact information: full legal name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and billing address.
Sensitive Information: passport or other government-issued identification, Social Security Number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, Employer Identification Number, and Tax Return Information, collected solely where required for a filing or service requested by the Client.
Business information: proposed and registered business names, ownership and membership details, management structure, registered agent details, and formation and compliance records.
Transaction information: records of services purchased, amounts paid, and payment status. Payment card details are collected and processed exclusively by the Company’s third-party payment processor and are not received, accessed, or stored by the Company.
Technical and usage information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, device type, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, interaction data, and information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Communications: the content of correspondence exchanged with the Company by email, telephone, live chat, WhatsApp, or other channels.
Sources of Information
The Company obtains information (a) directly from the Client, through forms, order submissions, and communications; (b) automatically, through the Client’s use of the Website; and (c) from government agencies, registered agents, and other third parties in the course of rendering the Services.
Purposes of Processing
The Company processes information for the following purposes:
To render the Services requested, including entity formation, registered agent coordination, EIN and ITIN applications, tax preparation, and related compliance services;
To prepare, submit, and file documents with state agencies, the Internal Revenue Service, and other governmental authorities;
To process payments, prevent fraudulent transactions, and maintain accurate financial records;
To communicate with the Client regarding the status of orders, filings, deadlines, and account matters;
To verify identity where required by law or by the requirements of a filing;
To analyze, maintain, and improve the functionality and performance of the Website and the Services;
To deliver marketing communications, subject to the Client’s right to opt out as set forth in Section 13; and
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and enforceable governmental requests, and to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Tax Return Information
Tax Return Information obtained in connection with tax preparation services is used solely for the purpose of preparing and filing the Client’s tax returns.
The Company shall not use or disclose Tax Return Information for any other purpose without the Client’s prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by Section 7216 of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Disclosure of Information
The Company discloses information only to the extent necessary to render the Services or as otherwise required by law, and only to the following categories of recipients:
- (a)Governmental authorities, including state filing offices and the Internal Revenue Service, for the purpose of submitting filings on the Client’s behalf;
- (b)Registered agent partners, for the purpose of providing registered agent services;
- (c)Payment processors, for the purpose of processing transactions;
- (d)Service providers, including hosting, communications, analytics, and customer support providers, who are contractually bound to use such information solely for the purpose of providing services to the Company; and
- (e)Law enforcement and regulatory authorities, where disclosure is required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, information may be transferred to the successor entity, which shall remain bound by the terms of this Policy.
No Sale of Personal Information
The Company does not sell, rent, or trade Personal Information to any third party for monetary or other valuable consideration.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website employs cookies, pixels, and similar technologies provided by the following third parties:
- (a)Google Analytics, to analyze Website traffic and usage;
- (b)Microsoft Clarity, to record anonymized interaction data, including clicks, scrolling, and navigation, for the purpose of improving Website functionality;
- (c)Google Ads and Meta Pixel, to measure the effectiveness of advertising and to deliver advertisements to individuals who have previously visited the Website; and
- (d)tawk.to, to provide live chat functionality.
These technologies may collect technical and usage information as described in Section 3.5. They do not collect payment card details or documents submitted for filing.
Users may disable or delete cookies through their browser settings, and may opt out of interest-based advertising through Google Ad Settings and Meta Ad Preferences. The Company honors Global Privacy Control signals transmitted by a user’s browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Information Security
All information collected by the Company is secured and protected through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These safeguards include encrypted data transmission, access-controlled systems, and the restriction of access to personnel who require such information to perform their duties.
In the event of a security incident affecting Personal Information, the Company shall notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.
Data Retention
The Company retains information for as long as necessary to render the Services and to satisfy legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations. Tax and formation records are generally retained for up to seven (7) years following the conclusion of the relevant service.
Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, information is securely deleted or rendered permanently unidentifiable.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, including the privacy laws of certain U.S. states, you may have the right to:
- (a)request access to the Personal Information the Company holds about you;
- (b)request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information;
- (c)request deletion of your Personal Information, except where retention is required by law;
- (d)opt out of the use of your Personal Information for targeted advertising; and
- (e)not be subjected to discriminatory treatment for exercising any of these rights.
Requests may be submitted to contact@brendat.com. The Company will verify the identity of the requesting party before fulfilling any request, and will respond within thirty (30) days of receipt, or within such other period as applicable law may require.
Clients residing in California, Colorado, Virginia, and certain other states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, including the right to opt out of targeted advertising and the right to data portability. The Company will honor such rights to the extent required by applicable law.
Marketing Communications
Clients may opt out of marketing communications at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by replying “STOP” to any WhatsApp message. Clients will continue to receive transactional communications relating to orders and Services already engaged.
Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. The Company does not knowingly collect Personal Information from such individuals. Should the Company become aware that such information has been collected, it shall be promptly deleted.
Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. The Company is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites, and users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit.
Amendments
The Company reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time. Amendments shall become effective upon posting to the Website, as indicated by the “Last Updated” date. Where an amendment materially affects the rights of Clients, the Company shall provide notice to active Clients by email.
Contact Information
Inquiries regarding this Policy may be directed to: