Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Hester Diversified Investments ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms or inquire about our services
  • Apply for financing or funding
  • Subscribe to our communications
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Business information (business name, industry, revenue)
  • Financial information (bank statements, tax returns, business financials)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Evaluate and process your financing applications
  • Communicate with you about our services and your inquiries
  • Send you information about products, services, and promotions (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and customer service
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues

3. SMS & Text Message Communications

If you opt in to receive text messages from us, the following terms apply:

Consent: By providing your mobile phone number and checking the SMS consent box on our contact form, you expressly consent to receive recurring marketing and promotional SMS/MMS messages from Hester Diversified Investments. These messages may include offers, updates, and information about our financial products and services, and may be sent using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS).

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 4 messages per month.

Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, we will send you a confirmation message and you will no longer receive messages from us.

Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us at audrey@hesterdiversifiedinvestments.com.

Not a Condition of Purchase: Consent to receive marketing text messages is NOT a condition of purchase or use of our services.

Mobile Information Sharing: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., payment processors, data analytics providers, email service providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, government agencies).
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications
  • The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at audrey@hesterdiversifiedinvestments.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Hester Diversified Investments
48139 Caughern Lane
Heavener, OK 74937
Email: audrey@hesterdiversifiedinvestments.com