Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
Business: Helmet Consulting Group LLC ("HCG," "we," "us," or "our")
Website: https://www.helmetcg.com
Contact: admin@helmetcg.com | (646) 783-8831
1. Who We Are
Helmet Consulting Group LLC is a financial consulting and brokerage firm based in New York. We connect small business owners with third-party lenders, credit repair services, staffing, marketing, accounting, and financial advisory services. We are a broker and service facilitator โ not a direct lender.
2. Information We Collect
When you use our website or submit an application, we may collect:
Personal Identification
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Home address
- Government-issued ID information
- Social Security Number (SSN) โ collected only on the business funding application, for identity verification and lender submission purposes
Business Information
- Legal business name and DBA
- Business type and structure
- Business address and state of incorporation
- Employer Identification Number (EIN / Federal Tax ID)
- Date of business establishment
- Monthly revenue and financial profile
- Business bank statements (submitted by you or your designated representative)
- Credit score (self-reported)
Contact Information
- Email address
- Phone number
Usage Data
- Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time on site (collected automatically via standard server logs)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Review and process your business funding or service application
- Match your profile with appropriate third-party lenders and service providers
- Contact you regarding your application, offers, or services
- Send transactional emails related to your inquiry or submission
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Improve our website and services
We do not sell your personal information to third-party marketers. We do not use your information for unsolicited advertising.
4. How We Share Your Information
To fulfill our services, we may share your information with:
- Third-party lenders and funding partners โ for the purpose of evaluating and presenting funding offers to you
- Credit bureaus and reporting agencies โ in connection with credit repair services
- Service providers โ including email delivery platforms (Resend), document processing tools, and IT infrastructure providers, who are contractually bound to protect your data
- Legal and regulatory authorities โ when required by law, court order, or government request
All sharing is done on a need-to-know basis and only for the purposes described above.
5. Sensitive Data Handling
Because we collect highly sensitive financial and identity data (SSN, EIN, DOB, bank statements), we maintain the following practices:
- SSN is transmitted exclusively over HTTPS/TLS-encrypted connections
- SSN is included in application PDFs generated solely for internal review and lender submission โ it is never logged to any database or console
- Bank statements and financial documents are handled securely and not stored beyond operational necessity
- Access to sensitive data is limited to authorized personnel only
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the service you requested
- Maintain business records as required by applicable law
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access โ Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction โ Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion โ Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt-out โ Opt out of any non-transactional communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@helmetcg.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses minimal tracking. We do not run advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels. Standard server logs collect basic usage data (IP address, browser, pages visited) for security and analytics purposes only.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for business owners aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS/TLS encryption, access controls, and secure data handling practices. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
Helmet Consulting Group LLC
New York, NY
Email: admin@helmetcg.com
Phone: (646) 783-8831
Website: https://www.helmetcg.com