Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Right to Know:

The Chapter 13 Trustee maintains a copy of the following information related to administering your case for at least 7 (seven) years unless otherwise indicated:

Contact Information

  • Your information.
  • Your authorized representatives.
  • All parties of interest in your case.
  • May include: Full name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, mobile number.

Audio Visual Information

  • The recording of your § 341 meeting of creditors.

Unique Identifiers, Sensitive Information

  • The last 4 (four) digits of your Social Security Number and/or Taxpayer Identification Number
  • Proof of your social security number such as a Social Security card provided for the meeting of creditors is stored until confirmation of a plan or dismissal of the case, whichever occurs first, and then purged from our system.
  • Identification such as a driver’s license provided for the meeting of creditors is stored until confirmation of a plan or dismissal of the case, whichever occurs first, and then purged from our system.

Employment Related Information

  • We use this information to submit wage orders and to contact your employer regarding financial transaction related issues.

Financial Information

  • Bank Statements
    • Redacted copies per Fed.R.Bankr.P. 9037 are stored until confirmation of a plan or dismissal of the case, whichever occurs first, and then purged from our system. Any subsequent submissions are retained for a period of fourteen days from receipt and then purged from our system.
  • Tax Returns
    • Redacted copies per Fed.R.Bankr.P. 9037 are stored until confirmation of a plan, dismissal of the case or 90 days, whichever occurs first, and then purged from our system. Any subsequent submissions are retained for a period of thirty days after receipt and then purged from our system.
  • Any additional information submitted to the court as a matter of public record.

Every Day Business Purposes

The Chapter 13 Trustee utilizes personal information to administer your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case (including to identify you) for fraud detection and prevention, for discussing your case with parties of interest, and for legal and regulatory compliance. All information is used for that purpose. Once information is no longer needed, it is promptly and permanently destroyed.

Does the Chapter 13 Trustee “Sell” your personal information?

The Chapter 13 Trustee does not sell, share, distribute personal information for monetary compensation or advertising purposes.

Does the Chapter 13 Trustee use targeted advertising based on the information it collects or maintains about its users?

The Chapter 13 Trustee does not engage in advertising.

Does the Chapter 13 Trustee collect Personal Information through its public website?

The Chapter 13 Trustee does not collect personal information on his website.

Does the Chapter 13 Trustee share your information with outside service providers?

  • Yes, please see the case access page for information regarding outside service providers.
  • The Chapter 13 Trustee also may share information with third party companies and federal agencies who perform internal audit and compliance activities for our business.

How do you contact us if you have any questions or concerns?

If you have questions regarding this Notice, you can contact our office at (206) 624-5124 or email information@seattlech13.com.