Brightstar Lending LLC
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company or organization name
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Billing and payment information (if applicable)
You typically provide this information when you:
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Fill out a contact form
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Request information about our lending programs
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Subscribe to email updates or newsletters
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Register for an event or consultation
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect certain data automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type and operating system
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Referring website or source
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Pages viewed and time spent on our Site
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze performance, and understand how visitors interact with our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for purposes such as:
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Responding to inquiries or requests for information
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Communicating updates, offers, or news (with opt-out options)
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Processing registrations, consultations, or service requests
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Improving website performance and user experience
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Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
Brightstar does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information with:
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Service providers that assist us with operations (email platforms, CRMs, payment processors)
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Third-party lenders or partners, if you request introductions or loan-related services
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Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable laws or protect our rights and users
Any third parties receiving your information are required to use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.
However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to exercise caution when submitting information online.
5. Your Rights
As a resident of Puerto Rico or the United States, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations
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Opt out of receiving marketing communications
You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly (see Section 9 below).
6. GDPR & CCPA/CPRA Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights:
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Right to Access – Request details on the personal data we hold and how it is used
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Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
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Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data
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Right to Restrict Processing – Request that we limit how we use your data
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Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
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Right to Object – Object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing
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Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California Residents) – You may request that we not sell or share your personal information with third parties
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Brightstar Lending Group LLC
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Email: pablo.soto@brightstarllc.com
Phone: 787-420-7802
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.