FS Minerals – Privacy Policy
Last updated: [June 1, 2026]
FS Minerals (“FS Minerals,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect from mineral and land owners and visitors to our website, fsminerals.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with us online or offline.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Contact information: name, mailing address, email address, phone number.
Property and ownership information: parcel numbers, county and state, mineral/royalty ownership details, related documentation you choose to provide.
Transaction information: offers we extend, agreements you sign, payment and funding details (excluding full bank account numbers or card numbers collected by third-party payment providers, if any).
Communication data: records of communications with you, including emails, phone calls, SMS/text messages, and notes related to your mineral rights and any transaction.
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and other analytics data collected through cookies or similar technologies.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties
2. How we collect information
We collect information in the following ways:
Directly from you: when you fill out forms, contact us by phone, email, SMS, mail, or other channels, or when you provide documents to verify mineral ownership or complete a transaction.
From public records and third parties: such as county records, land and mineral ownership databases, and data providers that help us identify potential mineral and royalty owners.
Automatically: when you visit our Site, through cookies, log files, and similar technologies used for security, operations, and analytics.
3. How we use information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Identify and contact mineral and land owners regarding potential acquisition of mineral, royalty, or other related interests.
Verify ownership and evaluate transactions, including due diligence, title review, and offer analysis.
Communicate with you about offers, agreements, and transaction status, including confirmations, updates, and funding notifications (via email, phone, or SMS, as permitted by law).
Administer and complete transactions, including recordkeeping, payment processing through third-party providers, accounting, and reporting.
Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services, including analytics, security, and fraud prevention.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights, including responding to lawful requests, resolving disputes, and maintaining business records.
4. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers: with vendors that perform services on our behalf (for example, title and land services, IT and hosting, communications tools such as SMS platforms, payment processors, and professional advisors) under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
Transaction counterparties: with banks, escrow agents, title companies, and other parties involved in closing and funding a transaction with you.
Legal and compliance: when required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or similar corporate transaction, subject to appropriate protections.
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies on our Site to:
Enable core site functionality and security.
Understand how visitors use our Site (for example, pages visited and time on site).
Improve the Site and our communications.
You can typically control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
6. SMS/text messaging
If you provide a mobile number, you may receive SMS/text messages related to:
Ownership verification.
Offers to purchase your mineral or related interests.
Status updates on agreements and funding.
Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to a message or contacting us using the information in the “Contact us” section below.
7. Data security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy.
Complete or document transactions.
Comply with our legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping obligations.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete it or de-identify it in accordance with applicable law.
9. Your choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access and request a copy of certain personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Opt out of marketing communications (including SMS) by following the instructions in the message or contacting us.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. Children’s privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
11. Third-party sites and services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. This Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Changes will become effective when posted on the Site.
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: