Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9/24/2025

Overview

West Capital Lending ("we," "our," or "us") operates the loan quote generation platform accessible at loanquotedepot.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Google Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

  • Your email address (for account identification and authentication)
  • Your Google user ID (for secure account linking)
  • Your profile picture (optional, for display purposes)

Gmail Access

We request permission to send emails on your behalf using the Gmail API with the "gmail.send" scope. This allows our application to:

  • Send loan quote emails to your customers using your Gmail account
  • Include your email signature in outgoing quote emails

Important: We NEVER read, access, modify, or delete your existing emails. We only send emails that you create through our platform.

Business Information

You may provide:

  • NMLS license number
  • Business name and contact information
  • Email signature and branding preferences
  • Rate and pricing preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following purposes:

  • Account Management: To authenticate and maintain your user account
  • Quote Generation: To create personalized loan quotes with your business information
  • Email Delivery: To send loan quotes to your customers via your Gmail account
  • Service Improvement: To enhance and optimize our platform functionality

Google API Services - Limited Use Disclosure

West Capital Lending's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

  • We only request the minimum Gmail permissions necessary (gmail.send scope)
  • Gmail access is used exclusively for sending loan quotes you create
  • We do not use Gmail data for advertising, AI training, or any other purposes
  • We do not share Gmail access or data with third parties

Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • OAuth tokens are encrypted before database storage
  • Access is limited to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and updates

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Account information: Retained while your account is active
  • OAuth tokens: Automatically expire and are renewed as needed
  • Generated quotes: Retained for your reference and business records

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information may only be shared:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Revoke Gmail permissions through your Google account settings
  • Export your data in a portable format

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform. Continued use of our service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@loanquotedepot.com

Address: West Capital Lending Privacy Office

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.