Privacy & Data Use Policy (Business Data & Credit Reporting)
Last Updated: May 2025

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1. Information We Collect

We collect business data through secure forms, including but not limited to:

• Legal business name

• Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• Business contact information

• Owner/authorized representative’s name and contact

• Business financial data or documents, where applicable

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2. Purpose of Collection
Your data is collected for the purpose of:

• Verifying your business identity and legal status

• Conducting due diligence for compliance and data integration

• Facilitating credit-building or reporting services if applicable

• Enhancing security and fraud protection measures

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3. Consent to Share Information with Credit Bureaus
By providing your information, you consent to allow B.A.S.T. INDUSTRIES to share relevant business data with one or more credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion, Dun & Bradstreet) if and only if:

• You have explicitly opted into such services via a signed authorization

• You are receiving a service that includes credit reporting (e.g., tradeline reporting, business credit builder services)

We do not report or share your data without your written consent.

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4. Data Security
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use SSL, secure cloud infrastructure, and adhere to industry standards including SOC 2 and HIPAA-aligned practices (where applicable). Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

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5. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your stored data

• Revoke consent at any time

• Request deletion of your data

• File a complaint with the FTC or appropriate data protection authority

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6. Contact
If you have questions about how your data is collected or shared, contact us at:
📧 support@bastindustries.com