privacy policy
Fingerprint Services Overview: Our company provides a range of fingerprinting services including but not limited to those required by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Ink Fingerprints, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information.
1. Information Collection
1.1 Personal Information: We collect personal information necessary to provide fingerprinting services. This includes:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Social security number
- Address
- Contact information (phone number and email)
- Fingerprint images
1.2 Sensitive Information: In addition to the personal information listed above, we may collect sensitive information required for specific fingerprinting processes, such as background check data.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Service Provision: We use the collected information to:
- Verify your identity
- Perform fingerprinting services
- Submit fingerprints to relevant authorities (e.g., FINRA, ATF, FDLE, FBI)
2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to:
- Provide updates about your fingerprinting process
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
3. Information Sharing
3.1 With Authorities: We share your fingerprint data and necessary personal information with the relevant authorities as required by law or as part of the service (e.g., FINRA, ATF, FDLE, FBI).
3.2 Third-Party Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures include:
- Secure storage of fingerprint images and personal data
- Encryption of sensitive information
- Regular security assessments
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, regulatory, or internal policy requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it.
6. Your Rights
6.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal information. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below.
6.2 Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information. However, please note that we may be required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Company Name: Lone Star Fingerprint
Address: 4500 Mercantile Plaza Fort Worth TX 76137, suite 300
Email: info@lonestarfingerprint.com
Phone: 123456789
By using our fingerprinting services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy and agree to our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described herein.