Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2025
Expedited Background Check, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, business name, email address, and phone number when you contact us.
- Subject information provided by our clients for the purpose of conducting a background check, including names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers of the individuals being screened.
- Usage data collected automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide background screening services to our clients
- Respond to inquiries and fulfill service requests
- Communicate with clients about their orders and accounts
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Improve the performance and usability of our website
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Expedited Background Check, LLC operates in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.). Background check reports prepared by our company are consumer reports under the FCRA. Clients who use our reports for employment or housing decisions are required to comply with all applicable FCRA obligations, including providing proper disclosures and obtaining written consent from the subject.
Individuals who are the subject of a background check report have rights under the FCRA, including the right to know if information in a consumer report has been used against them and the right to dispute inaccurate or incomplete information.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Background check records are retained in accordance with applicable FCRA guidelines.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business and delivering services (for example, criminal records databases and court search providers). These parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the information and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use basic cookies and web analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect anonymized, aggregate data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; doing so will not affect your ability to contact us or receive services.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Expedited Background Check, LLCHouston, TX
(713) 505-6867
info@expeditedbackgroundcheck.com