Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

1. Introduction

At Seattle Mortgage Brokers LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are fully committed to protecting your personal data. This policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA), Washington State law, and other applicable regulations.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide: name, contact details, Social Security number, employment, assets, liabilities, income, and mortgage application data.
Third-Party Sources: credit bureaus, employers, financial institutions, and other service providers.
Technical & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type/version, cookies, and usage patterns collected through website analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

Evaluate and process your loan application.
Communicate with you regarding services, updates, and offers.
Improve our services and website performance.
Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations (e.g., credit reporting).

4. Information Sharing

We only share your information:

With service providers and vendors (e.g., lenders, title companies, appraisers, loan processors) under confidentiality agreements.
With affiliates or third-parties if legally required or permitted.
With law enforcement, government agencies, or during legal proceedings, as required.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance site functionality and performance. These do not store personal data. You may disable cookies, but it may affect your experience.

6. Data Security & Retention

We use SSL encryption, firewalls, password controls, and secure servers.
We train staff on privacy and security best practices (GLBA Safeguards Rule compliance).
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

You may request:

Access to or correction of your personal information.
To opt out of non-essential communications (call, email, mail).

8. Policy Updates

We may modify this privacy policy periodically. Changes are effective immediately upon posting, and we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of our services indicates acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact us at:

Seattle Mortgage Brokers LLC
258 S 171st St, Burien, WA 98148
Phone: (206) 992‑5635
Email: Steve@seattleloanbrokers.com
Licensed & Registered with Washington State Dept. of Financial Institutions – NMLS #761615

Equal Housing Opportunity