Privacy Policy
Freight Fraud Alert
Website: https://freightfraudalert.com
Last Updated: October 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Freight Fraud Alert (“FFA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal and business information you provide through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.
By using FreightFraudAlert.com, you acknowledge the information practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name and contact information
- Company name and DBA name
- Email address and telephone number
- Motor Carrier (MC) and USDOT numbers
- Information about freight brokers, motor carriers, or other businesses
- Details about unpaid freight charges, outstanding invoices, and collection inquiries
- Information submitted through contact forms, reports, or other website features
- Your preferences regarding email notifications and industry alerts
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, referring websites, and pages visited.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Review inquiries regarding unpaid freight charges
- Evaluate potential debt recovery opportunities
- Facilitate communication regarding requested collection services
- Research freight companies and investigate submitted reports
- Maintain and improve website functionality
- Detect spam, fraudulent activity, and unauthorized access
- Send industry alerts and newsletters when you have requested them
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
4. Collection Review Inquiries
When you submit a collection review inquiry, Freight Fraud Alert collects the information you provide to evaluate your request, communicate with you, and facilitate potential debt recovery services.
Information submitted may be reviewed or shared with authorized representatives and collection service providers as reasonably necessary to evaluate your inquiry and provide requested assistance.
Submitting an inquiry does not establish a client relationship or constitute acceptance of an account for collection. Any formal collection engagement requires a separate agreement.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, banking credentials, payment card information, or other highly sensitive personal information through our initial inquiry forms.
5. Freight Company Information and Reports
Freight Fraud Alert may publish or display information concerning freight brokers, motor carriers, and other transportation-related businesses.
Such information may include publicly available business records, operating authority information, company identifiers, and reports concerning payment disputes or suspected fraudulent activity.
We may review submissions before publication, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information submitted by third parties.
Businesses or individuals wishing to dispute or request correction of published information may contact us at info@freightfraudalert.com.
6. Email Subscriptions and Freight Fraud Alerts
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive weekly Freight Fraud Alerts, including industry news, nonpayment reports, fraud warnings, and related updates.
Subscribing is optional and is not required to submit a collection inquiry.
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting us directly.
We may still send nonmarketing communications related to inquiries you have submitted.
7. Information Sharing
We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.
We may share information with:
- Service providers that assist with website hosting, email delivery, security, and technical operations
- Authorized representatives and collection service providers involved in reviewing or responding to inquiries
- Professional advisers when reasonably necessary
- Government authorities or other parties when required by law or valid legal process
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, investigate suspected fraud, or maintain the security of our website.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, prevent spam, and understand website usage.
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated with our website.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using nonessential cookies or tracking technologies.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
We encourage visitors not to submit highly sensitive personal or financial information through general website forms.
10. Data Retention
We retain submitted information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, protect our legal interests, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
11. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain.
You may also request information about how your personal information is used or disclosed.
To submit a privacy-related request, contact info@freightfraudalert.com.
We may need to verify your identity or authority before processing certain requests.
12. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites and services that we do not control.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing information.
13. Children’s Privacy
Freight Fraud Alert is intended for business and professional use and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, website features, legal requirements, or information practices.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, privacy requests, or concerns about information published on our website, please contact:
Freight Fraud Alert
Email: info@freightfraudalert.com
Website: https://freightfraudalert.com