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
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1880 East Main St
Duncan, SC 29334
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.
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
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