Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
AST Defeasance & Rate Cap Advisors (“AST,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Company name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Loan or transaction-related information submitted through calculators or forms
- IP address
- Browser/device information
- Website usage analytics
- Cookies and tracking data
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide calculator functionality and analytics
- Respond to inquiries
- Send market updates or newsletters
- Improve Website functionality
- Analyze Website usage and performance
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
Information Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information:
- With service providers assisting Website operations
- When required by law
- To protect our legal rights or security
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed fully secure.
Email Communications
Users who subscribe to newsletters or submit contact forms may receive market updates, educational materials, and promotional communications. Users may unsubscribe at any time.
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically without prior notice.
SMS Terms & Conditions
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not sell, rent, release, or transfer your SMS consent or phone number to any third party for any third party marketing purposes.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.
1. SMS Consent Communication
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2. Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from AST Defeasance, you may receive messages related to the following:
- Appointment reminders
- Follow-up messages
- Inquiries
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication.
4. Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5. Opt-In Method
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from AST Defeasance by:
- Verbally, during a conversation
6. Opt-Out Method
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7. Help
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP.
8. Standard Messaging Disclosures
- Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
- For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our website.
- Message frequency may vary.