Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/15/2025
Company Name: Aristides Ventures LLC, dba Areus Mortgage

1. Your Privacy Matters

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our website or apply for a loan, we may collect:

Your name, email, phone number, and address
Financial and employment information (if you apply for a mortgage)
Information from cookies or analytics tools that help us improve our website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process your mortgage inquiry or application
Contact you about loan options or updates
Improve our services and website experience
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

Data will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Sharing Information

We may share your information only with:

Loan processors, underwriters, and credit bureaus (for mortgage purposes)
Trusted service providers who help us run our business
Government or legal authorities when required by law

5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as online loan application portals or partner services.
If you choose to access these sites, please note that we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Each third-party site operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review it before providing any personal information.

6. Compliance With Federal and State Laws

As a mortgage company, we comply with the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and other applicable financial privacy laws, which require us to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information.
In accordance with the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), we maintain reasonable measures to protect personal information and will notify affected individuals and authorities in the event of a data breach as required by law.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
While we take strong precautions, no online system is 100% secure.

8. Your Choices

You can:

Ask us to correct or delete your information
Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To make a request, email us at hello@areusmortgage.com.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your information, please contact us:
📧 Email: hello@areusmortgage.com
🏢 Mailing Address: 419 SE 2nd St Unit 216 Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
📞 Phone: 630-364-6520