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Privacy Policy

How We Protect and Use Your Information

This Privacy Policy explains how McDowell Insurance and Financial Services (“McDowell IFS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information across our insurance and wealth management services.

Effective: January 2026

Contact for Privacy Requests

  • scott@needifs.com
  • (864) 879-9770
  • 1880 East Main St
    Duncan, SC 29334

Table of Contents

  1. Information We Collect
  2. How We Use Information
  3. Sharing & Disclosure
  4. Cookies & Tracking
  5. reCAPTCHA Protection
  6. Data Security & Retention
  7. Your Choices & Rights
  8. Third-Party Links
  9. Children’s Privacy
  10. Changes to This Policy
  11. Contact for Privacy Requests

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information gathered through your use of our site and services:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone), addresses, and demographic information.
  • Insurance-related data (policy numbers, vehicles, properties, claims details) to quote and service policies.
  • Wealth-related data (financial goals, account details, risk preferences) for advisory engagements for which Lincoln Investment or Capital Analysts may be involved.
  • Communications and form submissions, including quote, service, consultation, and workshop forms.
  • Website and device data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited; cookies/analytics where enabled.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide quotes, bind coverage, and service policies.
  • Coordinate claims support and carrier communications.
  • Schedule consultations, workshops, and service appointments.
  • Offer retirement, investment, and planning guidance in connection with Lincoln Investment or Capital Analysts when applicable.
  • Improve our site, communications, and customer experience.
  • Send service updates, educational content, and marketing communications with opt-out options.

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Insurance carriers and underwriting partners to obtain quotes, bind coverage, and service policies.
  • Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts for wealth engagements, subject to their privacy and regulatory requirements.
  • Service providers supporting IT, CRM, communications, and data processing under confidentiality obligations.
  • Regulators or as required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or to protect rights, safety, and property.

Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand site usage and improve performance. You can adjust browser settings to manage or block cookies. If analytics or advertising cookies are enabled in the future, we will update this notice and provide appropriate controls.

reCAPTCHA Protection

Forms on this site may be protected by Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to help prevent spam and abuse. Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Data Security & Retention

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, to meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, and to maintain accurate business records for insurance and wealth engagements.

Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Request updates or corrections to your information.
  • Opt out of marketing emails using unsubscribe links or by contacting us.
  • Request deletion where applicable, subject to legal/contractual retention needs.
  • Request alternative contact methods for accessibility (email/phone/TTY equivalent).
  • Access additional state-specific rights if applicable; we will update this page with any required notices.

Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external sites (e.g., carrier portals, Lincoln Investment resources). We do not control those sites and their privacy practices may differ. Review their policies before providing information.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact for Privacy Requests

To submit a privacy request or ask questions, use the contact details configured in Theme Settings.

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McDowell Insurance and Financial Services is dedicated to providing insurance and financial products that provide quality protection and value-added service. We offer auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, supplemental insurance, and commercial insurance policies. Through Lincoln Investment, our financial professionals also offer a variety of financial services to help you achieve your retirement dreams. Before entering into an arrangement with a financial professional it is prudent to review their background and experience. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority provides a tool called BrokerCheck, which can assist you in this effort. The tool allows investors to see a financial professional’s employment history, licenses and any regulatory, criminal, civil and customer complaints. The tool is located at brokercheck.finra.org.

Advisory services offered through Lincoln Investment or Capital Analysts Registered Investment Advisers. Securities offered through Lincoln Investment, Broker Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. www.finra.org, www.sipc.org, www.lincolninvestment.com, McDowell Insurance and Financial Services and the above firms are independent and non-affiliated.

Tax, legal, or Social Security claiming advice is not offered through, nor supervised by Lincoln Investment or Capital Analysts. Property/Casualty and Key Person insurance products are not offered through, or supervised by, The Lincoln Investment Companies.

This site has been prepared solely for information purposes is not intended to be a solicitation, offer or sale of securities products or investment advisory services to anyone who resides outside of the United States. Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts are registered as investment advisers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Lincoln Investment is registered as a broker-dealer in all 50 states. Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts and their Financial Representatives may only transact business in a particular state if first registered and only after complying with registration requirements.

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