PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 07/12/2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to https://www.mcclainfinance.org, and McClain Financial, LLC (“We,” “Us,” “Our”) and governs data collection and usage. For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, all references to McClain Financial, LLC include https://www.mcclainfinance.org. The website is a small business financial services website. By using our website, you agree to the data practices described in this Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect and process limited personal information strictly necessary to communicate with prospective and existing clients and to deliver our services. This includes:
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
We collect this information when you:
Submit a contact form on our website
Send us an email
Schedule a consultation
Enter into a service agreement or ongoing relationship with us
Note: We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account credentials, or other highly sensitive personal data through our website.
Purpose of Collection
We collect personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:
Respond to inquiries and service requests
Schedule and conduct consultations
Deliver our financial services
Manage and maintain client relationships
Send administrative updates and service-related communication
Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
Your information is used solely for these stated purposes and is not used for profiling, advertising, or resale.
Legal Basis and State Compliance
McClain Financial is based in the State of Louisiana and operates in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including:
Louisiana Database Security Breach Notification Law (La. R.S. § 51:3074–3075)
Reasonable data protection requirements under La. R.S. § 51:3074(E)
Although Louisiana does not currently provide broad consumer privacy rights similar to other states (e.g., California), we voluntarily adopt best practices by offering clients transparency and limited control over their personal information (see Section 7).
Information Security
We take data protection seriously. McClain Financial, LLC implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:
Access controls and secure internal systems
Encrypted communication tools where applicable
Restricted employee access to sensitive client information
While no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, we take diligent steps to minimize risk and protect your information in accordance with Louisiana law and industry best practices.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises unencrypted personal information, we will notify affected individuals within 60 days of discovery, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes § 51:3074–3075. Notifications will include:
A description of the nature of the breach
The types of information affected
The steps we are taking in response
Guidance on what affected individuals can do to protect themselves
We will also notify the Louisiana Attorney General where required.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email hosting, calendar scheduling) solely to support business operations
When legally required, such as in response to subpoenas, court orders, or applicable laws
In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, under appropriate confidentiality obligations
All service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
Your Rights and Choices
Although Louisiana law does not currently require businesses to offer consumer privacy rights, we choose to honor the following rights for transparency and trust:
Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Correction: You may request corrections or updates to inaccurate information
Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual retention obligations
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications at any time
To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide services to clients
Comply with applicable laws and contractual obligations
Maintain business records for legitimate operational purposes
Once personal data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to:
Analyze website performance
Improve user experience
Understand visitor preferences
You can control cookie usage via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
We may use basic analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for aggregate data insights; however, we do not track individual user behavior for advertising purposes.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not owned or operated by McClain Financial, LLC. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in applicable law
Updates to our business operations or services
Technological developments or internal policy updates
We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
McClain Financial, LLC
📧 Email: jonasmcclain@mcclainfinance.org 📞 Phone: (318) 202-2145
📍 Location: Based in Calhoun, Louisiana
Disclaimer
McClain Financial, LLC provides bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll support, and financial coaching services. We do not offer investment, legal, or tax advisory services. All personal data is treated with strict confidentiality and handled in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.