Effective Date: December 2, 2021
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
1. Who We Are
Goldman, Pierce & Stern (referred to as “The GPS Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to the highest standards of professional service and ethical business practices. We specialize in comprehensive receivables management across borders, providing solutions that transform complex receivable challenges into simple payment resolutions.
Our programs are designed to rehabilitate clients into good-paying customers, allowing our clients to focus on day-to-day operations. We are certified by The Commercial Law League of America (CLLA).
Note: This Privacy Policy applies to our business-to-business (B2B) operations only. We handle business information solely in the context of receivables management and resolution.
2. Our Services and Information Handling Philosophy
The GPS Firm provides receivables management and resolution services tailored to the unique needs of business clients. We are committed to reducing financial losses and business disruption, and we manage past-due receivables.
3. Information We Collect (Business Information)
We collect only the business information necessary to deliver our services.
Types of business information we may collect include:
- Business contact name
- Business phone number
- Business email address
- Business mailing address
- Bank account or credit card information
How we collect information:
- Directly from business clients or representatives
- Through investigative services used in receivables resolution
- From publicly available or lawfully obtained business records
4. Website and Online Activity
Website: www.thegpsfirm.com
Data Collected via Website:
- Contact form (Name, Email, Subject, Message)
- Secure online payment portal
Cookies and Tracking:
At this time, we do not use cookies, analytics tools, or behavioral tracking technologies on our website. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.
5. How We Use Business Information
We use business information for the following legitimate business purposes:
- To manage and resolve receivables
- To verify business identity
- To comply with lawful and contractual obligations
- For internal record-keeping
- To locate and communicate with businesses responsible for outstanding receivables
- To facilitate any necessary legal or investigative action to secure funds
6. How We Share Business Information
We may share business information as necessary to perform our services, including with:
- Attorneys and legal representatives
- Licensed agents and field investigators
- Original creditors (on whose behalf we may act)
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., secure payment processors, cloud storage vendors, IT providers), solely for operational purposes and under contractual obligations to safeguard data
We do not sell, lease, trade, or share any business or consumer information with third parties for marketing or unrelated commercial purposes.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
7. Data Protection
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect business information, including:
- Password-protected systems
- Restricted access limited to authorized personnel
- Secure digital storage environments
- Team training on data protection best practices
- Regular internal reviews of our security procedures
8. Business Rights and Applicable Laws
As a business-to-business receivables management firm, we primarily handle business contact and transactional information. We continually monitor privacy laws and regulatory updates and take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with applicable lawful obligations.
9. Your Business Information Rights
Your business has the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information collected in connection with our receivables management services. To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.
10. Data Retention
We retain business information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. When information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it or anonymize it, where appropriate.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by common law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your business information.
13. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices may be directed to our office.