Privacy Policy | Global Business Formation

Last updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Global Business Formation ("we," "our," "us") collects, uses, and protects personal information from visitors to globalbusinessformation.com ("the Website") and clients of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a contact form, request a quote, or download our free guide
Chat with us on WhatsApp, email, or phone
Purchase one of our packages and provide passport, address, and business details required to form your US LLC

This may include: your name, email address, phone/WhatsApp number, country, passport scan, business name and description, and payment information processed by our payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Wise, Payoneer).

We also automatically collect basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL via standard server logs and privacy-respecting analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

To deliver the services you purchase (LLC filing, EIN, bank account, gateway setup)
To communicate with you about your order and provide support
To send your free guide or other resources you've requested
To comply with legal obligations (KYC/AML, tax filings, IRS requirements)
To improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing With Third Parties

We share your information only with the specific providers required to deliver your service, including:

The Secretary of State office where your LLC is filed
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for EIN issuance
Your chosen registered agent
Banks and payment gateways (Mercury, Relay, Stripe, Wise, Payoneer, Square, Airwallex)
Our payment processor for collecting your service fee

Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing the data they receive.

4. Cookies

We use a small number of cookies to make the Website function correctly and to understand how visitors use it. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work without them.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as needed to provide the services, comply with legal/tax obligations (typically 7 years for financial records), and resolve disputes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@globalbusinessformation.com.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure file storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at hello@globalbusinessformation.com or WhatsApp +1 (249) 891-6884.