Privacy Policy
Introduction
Barnum Financial Group (“Barnum,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.barnumfinancialgroup.com (the “Site”) and interact with our services. This Privacy Policy also describes how you can contact us about our privacy practices. By using the Site, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the Site. It does not cover:
- Other websites operated by Barnum or its affiliates.
- Third-party sites linked to or from our Site.
- Information collected through offline interactions.
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that U.S. laws may differ from those in your country.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Directly
You may provide us with personal information when you:
- Contact us via forms, email, or other communication channels.
- Subscribe to newsletters or register for events.
- Use secure logins or authentication features.
- Request information about our services.
This may include your name, email address, phone number, company affiliation, and other relevant details and personal information you voluntarily provide.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may obtain certain information using various automated technologies, such as cookies, web beacons, embedded scripts, and other technologies. We use these automated technologies to collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, and usage patterns, including:
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, referral links, and clickstream data.
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address.
These technologies help us remember your information, understand how you interact with our Site, tailor the Site to your preferences, analyze website traffic, personalize content, enhance user experience, and otherwise manage and enhance the Site and our other services.
We may also use vendors to measure the effectiveness of the ads displayed on our behalf in response to keyword searches on third party search engines. These vendors may use automated technologies (such as pixels) on our Site to identify Site visitors who clicked on such ads on these third-party search engines.
In addition, we may use third-party analytics services on the Site, such as Google Analytics. The analytics providers that administer these services use cookie and other automated technologies to help us analyze your use of the Site. The information collected through these automated technologies (including IP addresses) may be disclosed to these analytics providers who use the information, for example, to evaluate the use of the Site. To learn more about Google Analytics and how to opt out, please visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- Personalize your browsing experience.
- Communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and offer customer support.
- Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with consent).
- Operate, evaluate, develop, manage and improve the Site and our business (including operating, administering, analyzing and improving our services; developing new services; managing and evaluating the effectiveness of our communications; managing our professional relationships with service providers and other business partners; and performing accounting, auditing, billing reconciliation and other internal functions).
- Analyze usage trends and site performance and perform analytics.
- Detect and prevent fraud, security breaches, or unlawful activity.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations and relevant industry standards and policies.
- For any other purpose with your consent.
We may also use the information we obtain about you for other purposes disclosed at the time your information is collected.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share the information we obtain about you with vendors who help operate our website, analytics, and marketing services.
- Affiliates and Business Partners: To provide relevant services or content in accordance with applicable laws.
- Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose information about you: (i) if we are required to do so by law or legal process (such as a court order or subpoena); (ii) in response to requests by government agencies, such as law enforcement authorities; (iii) to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights; (iv) to protect, defend or enforce our policies, terms, or agreements; (v) when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to address security or to prevent physical or other harm of financial loss; or (vi) in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets.
- Aggregate/Anonymous Information: We may use or share anonymized, de-identified, or aggregated information for any purpose permitted by law.
- With Your Consent or to fulfill the purpose for which you provide your information.
Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Do Not Track (DNT)
1. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking mechanisms to:
- Recognize returning visitors.
- Improve website functionality and security.
- Deliver personalized content.
Your browser may tell you how to be notified when you receive certain types of cookies or how to restrict or disable certain types of cookies. Please note, however, that certain features of the Site may not work without use of cookies.
2. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our Site does not currently respond to DNT browser signals due to the absence of an industry-standard approach.
Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. These include encryption, access controls, and authentication protocols. However, no online platform is entirely secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information.
We retain data only as long as necessary for business, legal, or compliance purposes.
- Access and Review Your Data – Request a copy of your personal information.
- Correct or Update Your Information – Modify any inaccurate data.
- Request Data Deletion – Under certain circumstances, you may request deletion of your data.
- Opt-Out of Marketing – Unsubscribe from promotional communications. You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or contacting us directly.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under age 13, please contact us at compliance@barnumfg.com.
Third-Party Links
For your convenience and information, our Site may link to third-party websites, apps, or services. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. Please check this page periodically for updates. This Privacy Policy was last updated and became effective on the date posted at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: compliance@barnumfg.com
Website: www.barnumfinancialgroup.com
