Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Introduction

Ascend Lending ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our loan connection service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Personal identification information (name, address, date of birth, Social Security number)
• Contact information (email address, phone number)
• Financial information (income, employment details, bank account information)
• Credit information necessary for loan matching

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Connect you with potential lenders in our network
• Process and respond to your loan requests
• Verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Communicate with you about your request and our services
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Lenders: We share your information with lenders in our network to facilitate loan matching
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our service
• Credit Bureaus: For credit checks as part of the prequalification process
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including 256-bit SSL encryption to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of information sales (where applicable)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@ascendlendings.com