Privacy Policy

1. What This Covers

This Privacy Policy describes how Florida Business API collects, uses, and protects information in connection with the Florida Business API service. Florida Business API is an independent data platform and is not affiliated with Sunbiz.org, the Florida Department of State, or the Florida Division of Corporations.

2. Public-Records Data

The business entity records made available through the Service originate from public filings with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Information published in those filings (entity names, officer names, registered agents, addresses, filing dates, statuses) is public record under Florida Statutes Chapter 119 and is republished by the Service in its original public form.

3. Account Data

When you create an account or API key, Florida Business API stores: your email address (for billing and communication), an HMAC-SHA256 hash of your API key (never the raw key), and per-request usage events (endpoint, status, timestamp, response time, client identifier). Account data is used to provide the Service, enforce quotas, and improve reliability.

4. Cookies and Tracking

The marketing site uses essential cookies only. We do not employ third-party advertising trackers. Server logs retain IP addresses for abuse mitigation and rate-limiting purposes.

5. Data Sharing

Florida Business API does not sell account data. Subprocessors (payment processor, hosting provider, error reporting) receive only the minimum information required to perform their function under contractual data-protection terms.

6. Takedown and Correction

To request suppression of a public-records entity record that includes personal information about you, see the FCRA Notice and email [email protected]. Verified requests are honored within 7 days.

7. Security

Florida Business API uses HTTPS for all data in transit, hashed credentials, and least-privilege access controls. No service can be entirely secure; report suspected vulnerabilities to [email protected].

8. Children

The Service is not directed to individuals under 16. Florida Business API does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes

Florida Business API may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced via the Service or by email to account holders.