Privacy Policy

Weinberg & Associates, Inc.

www.weinbergassoc.com

Effective Date: May 14, 2026 | Last Updated: May 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Weinberg & Associates, Inc. (“Weinberg,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at www.weinbergassoc.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site. We display a cookie consent notice on our Site, and by clicking “Ok” or continuing to browse, you consent to our use of cookies as described herein.

2. About Weinberg & Associates

Weinberg & Associates, Inc. is a commercial mortgage brokerage firm arranging funding from banks, savings institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, finance companies, Wall Street, the SBA Loan Guarantee Program, and private investors. Loan placements are primarily in the $250,000–$5,000,000 range, covering a broad range of commercial property types and business classifications. The firm is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily submit through our Site, including:

Loan application forms (name, business name, address, property details, financial information, loan purpose)
Contact forms (name, phone number, email address, message content)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and tracking technologies (described in detail in Section 4), including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, version, and language
Operating system and device type
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Referring URL (the website that directed you to ours)
Screen resolution and viewport size

4. Tracking Technologies Used on This Site

Based on the Site’s infrastructure and third-party integrations, the following specific tracking technologies are in use:

4.1 WordPress Platform Cookies

Technology: WordPress CMS with Divi Theme (v4.27.5)

Purpose: Core website functionality

WordPress sets functional cookies to maintain session state and ensure the website operates correctly. Typical cookies include:

wordpress_test_cookie — Verifies that cookies are enabled in the visitor’s browser
wp-settings-[user_id] — Stores user-specific WordPress interface preferences
wordpress_logged_in_[hash] — Used only when a user (administrator) is logged in; not set for general site visitors
et_pb_ab_view_page_[post_id] — Set by the Divi page builder for A/B testing of page layout variants

4.2 Cookie Consent Plugin

Technology: Cookie consent/notice banner (displayed site-wide)

Purpose: Obtaining and recording visitor cookie consent

Our Site displays a cookie consent notice on every page. When you click “Ok” to accept, a cookie is set to remember your consent preference so the notice does not appear again on future visits. Typical cookie:

cookielawinfo-checkbox-* or viewed_cookie_policy — Records that you have acknowledged the cookie notice; typically expires after 1 year

4.3 Google Analytics

Technology: Google Analytics (standard with WordPress/Divi installations)

Third Party: Google LLC

Purpose: Website analytics and traffic measurement

Google Analytics tracks visitor behavior, traffic sources, and page performance to help us understand how the Site is used and improve our content. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy. Typical cookies include:

_ga — Distinguishes unique users; expires after 2 years
_ga_[ID] — Persists session state for Google Analytics 4; expires after 2 years
_gid — Distinguishes users over a short period; expires after 24 hours
_gat — Throttles the request rate to Google’s servers; expires after 1 minute

4.4 Google Maps Embed

Technology: Google Maps iFrame Embed (on the Contact page)

Third Party: Google LLC

Purpose: Displaying our office location

Our Contact page embeds a Google Maps iFrame showing our office location at 3535 Roswell Road, Marietta, Georgia. When this map loads, your browser makes a direct request to Google’s servers, which may allow Google to set its own cookies and collect your IP address and location data per its privacy policy. The map is embedded via Google Maps API and displays the location of Fairview Commercial Lending / Weinberg & Associates’ shared office address.

4.5 Open Graph / Facebook Meta Tags

Technology: Open Graph protocol meta tags (og: tags present on all pages)

Third Party: Meta Platforms, Inc. (when pages are shared on Facebook/Instagram)

Purpose: Social sharing preview formatting

Every page on our Site includes Open Graph meta tags (og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url) that control how pages appear when shared on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social platforms. These tags do not themselves place cookies, but when a page is shared or previewed on those platforms, the respective platform may process the metadata per its own privacy policy.

4.6 Twitter / X Card Meta Tags

Technology: Twitter Card meta tags (twitter:card = summary on all pages)

Third Party: X Corp. (formerly Twitter, Inc.)

Purpose: Social sharing preview formatting on X/Twitter

These meta tags (twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image) control how our pages render when shared on X (formerly Twitter). They do not place cookies on your device directly but signal metadata to X’s servers when a page link is previewed or shared on the platform.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Evaluate and process commercial loan applications and mortgage brokerage inquiries
Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
Match borrowers with appropriate lenders and funding sources
Analyze Site traffic and user behavior to improve website content and performance
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and licensing requirements
Protect the security and integrity of our Site and business operations

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Lenders and Funding Sources: In connection with arranging financing, your loan application information may be shared with banks, institutional lenders, private investors, and other funding sources as necessary to evaluate and close a transaction.
Service Providers: Trusted technology and service vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, and communications, bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate confidentiality protections in place.
Internal Risk Management: To the extent permissible by law, for internal funding considerations and risk management purposes, and only with organizations that meet our privacy standards.

7. Financial Privacy Practices

As a commercial mortgage brokerage, we frequently handle sensitive financial information. We are committed to the following practices:

We collect customer information only to the extent needed to conduct our business and arrange financing on your behalf.
We protect your information from unauthorized access using established security standards.
We actively seek to verify your identity before assisting you.
We do not share or sell your information to parties who wish to market their own products or services to you.
We take all reasonable steps to dispose of personal information in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
Any organization providing services to our company is required to meet our privacy standards.

8. Your Privacy Choices

8.1 Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may disable or delete cookies; however, some Site functionality (such as contact forms) may not work properly if cookies are disabled. Instructions for major browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

8.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You may opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

8.3 Google Maps

If you prefer not to load the Google Maps embed on our Contact page, you can disable JavaScript in your browser or use a browser extension that blocks third-party iFrames. Note that disabling JavaScript may affect other Site functionality.

8.4 Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. We will update this policy if our practices change.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS transmission, access controls, and data minimization practices.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you have concerns about the security of information you have provided, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 12.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is directed exclusively at businesses and commercial real estate professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including lender sites, resource links (accessible via the Additional Links page), and Google Maps. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. State-Specific Privacy Rights

12.1 Georgia Residents

Residents of Georgia may contact us to inquire about the personal information we hold about them and to request corrections or deletions where applicable, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements.

12.2 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about them, the right to request deletion of that information (subject to certain exceptions), and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 13.

12.3 Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of states with applicable consumer privacy laws (including Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and others) may have rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a portable copy of their personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising. To exercise any such rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Weinberg & Associates, Inc.

3535 Roswell Road, Suite 57

Marietta, GA 30062

Main Phone: (404) 634-4700

Fax: (404) 634-0319

Larry Weinberg — larry@weinbergassoc.com | (404) 475-5867

Andrea Settles — andreasettles@weinbergassoc.com | (404) 475-5865