Privacy Policy
Effective: August 31, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. It is the policy of GastosFuneral (operated by Mario Barrera LLC) to respect your privacy and comply with any applicable law and regulation regarding any personal information we may collect about you, including across our website.
GastosFuneral operates an informational directory of funeral homes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia and connects families with licensed agents and final expense insurers. GastosFuneral is not a funeral home or an insurance company. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Mobile SMS Consent & Information (10DLC and Toll-Free Notice)
To comply with U.S. telecommunications regulations and ensure transparent communication:
- No sharing of mobile data: Your mobile information will not be sold or shared with third parties, affiliates, or friendly businesses for promotional or marketing purposes.
- Exclusion of Opt-in data: All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.
- Exclusive use for service: We will only use your SMS consent to send you messages directly related to your request at GastosFuneral. We may share your SMS opt-in status strictly with providers that assist in the technical delivery of messages, never for third-party marketing purposes.
2. Text Message (SMS) Communications
If you opt in to receive text messages from GastosFuneral:
- Frequency and Rates: Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
- How to Opt-Out: You may revoke your consent at any time by replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT. We will send you a single confirmation message and stop sending you messages.
- Assistance: For help, reply HELP or contact us using the information in the contact section.
3. Information We Collect
Information voluntarily provided
To help guide you on funeral homes and final expense coverage options, we may ask for:
- Name and phone number (mobile/cell).
- Email address, when provided.
- ZIP code or city, to connect you with nearby funeral homes.
- The service or moment of need you indicate on the form (cremation, burial, immediate need, advance planning).
Automatically collected data
When you visit our site, our servers may automatically log standard browser data (IP address, device type, pages visited, date and time) through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Notice.
4. Use and Processing of Your Information
The information collected will be used exclusively to:
- Provide guidance about funeral homes and final expense coverage options.
- Connect you with licensed agents, call centers, and partner insurers.
- Respond to your requests and correct directory information.
- Improve and protect our services, and comply with legal obligations.
5. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
To provide the requested services, we may need to securely transmit your information to:
- Licensed agents and final expense insurers you choose to speak with.
- Funeral homes, when your inquiry directly concerns one of them.
- Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, messaging) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Strict Limit on Mobile Data: Regardless of any other provision in this policy, we DO NOT share, sell, rent, or transfer SMS opt-in data or consent status to any third party or affiliate for marketing or promotional purposes.
6. Security of Your Personal Information
7. Data Retention
8. Your Rights Over Your Information
- Access and Correction: You may request details of the information we hold about you or request corrections.
- Revocation: You may revoke your consent for us to contact you or refer you to agents/insurers at any time.
- Communication preferences: You can unsubscribe by replying "STOP" to text messages, or using the link in our emails.