Privacy Policy

catererinsurance.com(the “Site”) is a lead-generation and referral service that connects catering businesses seeking insurance with licensed insurance professionals. This Site is not an insurance agency. By using the Site or submitting a form, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you request a quote or contact us, we collect the information you provide, which may include:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Business name, type, and a description of your catering services
• Business address, estimated gross receipts, and number of employees
• The coverage you're interested in and your claims history
• Optional newsletter opt-in preference

We also collect standard analytics data (pages viewed, browser type, referring URL, IP address) via cookies when you consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To connect you with licensed insurance professionals who can quote and issue coverage
• To contact you about your request by phone, text message (SMS), and email
• If you opt in, to send you the Founder Ignite newsletter
• To operate, secure, and improve the Site, and to comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

To provide quotes, we share the information you submit with insurance carriers, licensed agents, and partners who can fulfill or follow up on your request. These partners may contact you directly under their own privacy policies. We may also share information with service providers (hosting, email/SMS delivery, analytics), as required by law, or in connection with a business transfer. We do not sell your information for unrelated third-party advertising.

4. Consent to Be Contacted (TCPA — Calls & Texts)

By submitting a form with your phone number and checking the consent box, you give your prior express written consent for us, our partners, and the insurance carriers or agents we connect you with to contact you at the number provided — including by automatic telephone dialing system, prerecorded or artificial voice, and text message (SMS) — for marketing and servicing of your quote request.

• Consent is not a condition of purchase. You can request a quote without agreeing to automated calls/texts by using our contact form.
• Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
• To stop texts, reply STOP at any time; reply HELP for help.
• We retain a record of your consent (the text shown, date/time, and IP address).

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for site functionality and for Google Analytics (analytics only). You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out below.

6. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to fulfill your request, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements — generally up to 24 months — then we delete or de-identify it.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards including HTTPS encryption, rate limiting, and input validation. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your information, and to opt out of certain sharing.

• California (CCPA/CPRA): rights to access, delete, and correct your personal information, and to opt out of “sale”/“sharing.” We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
• Other US states (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, etc.) may provide similar rights.

To exercise any right, email privacy@catererinsurance.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect their information.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site links to third-party services (such as Thimble and Ethos). When you follow these links you are subject to those companies' privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Changes are effective when posted with a new “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

Questions about this Policy? Email privacy@catererinsurance.com or use our contact form.