Privacy Policy
Effective April 1, 2026
Who We Are
JR Hood is a HUD-authorized Third Party Tracer operated by Mindstorm Unlimited LLC. We help homeowners recover FHA mortgage insurance refunds owed to them by HUD.
What We Collect
When you submit a claim form on our website, we collect:
- Your name (to confirm your identity)
- Your phone number (to communicate about your claim)
- Your email address, if you provide one (to send confirmations and updates)
We also use publicly available data from HUD’s refund database, including your name, approximate location, and refund amount. Your current mailing address may be obtained through a licensed data provider to send you an initial outreach letter.
Why We Collect It
We use your information for one purpose: to process your FHA refund claim with HUD on your behalf. That’s it.
Who We Share It With
Nobody. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. The only time your data leaves our system is when we submit your claim to HUD — which is the whole point.
How We Protect It
Your data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS) and stored in a secure database. Access is restricted to JR Hood staff only.
Text Messages (SMS)
By providing your phone number on our claim form, you consent to receive transactional text messages related to your refund claim. These may include signing links, status updates, and reminders. You may also receive one-to-one conversational replies if you text us first, or text updates you request during a phone call with us.
- Reply STOP to opt out at any time.
- Reply HELP for assistance.
- Message frequency varies based on your claim status.
- Message and data rates may apply.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. See our full SMS Program Disclosure.
Your Rights
You can request that we delete your information at any time by contacting us. If you’d rather claim your refund directly through HUD (for free, with no finder’s fee), you are always welcome to do so.
Contact Us
Questions about your data or this policy? Reach out anytime:
- Email: jacob@jrhood.com
- Phone: (727) 346-6498
- Mail: PMB 142, 7780 49th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781