Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/10/26
Wellstone Insurance ("Wellstone," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. It applies to visitors of wellstoneins.com (the "Site") as well as to clients and prospective clients we work with directly.
By using our Site or providing us with your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Wellstone Insurance, a DBA of ZTA Insurance, LLC, is a licensed independent insurance agency headquartered at 800 Cottage Grove Road, Suite 101, Bloomfield, CT 06002. We are licensed to sell insurance in California (License #0L43289), Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide through our website:
• Contact form: your first and last name, email address, phone number (optional), the type of insurance you're interested in, and any details you share with us in your message.
• Newsletter sign-up: your email address.
Information we collect if you become a client:
If you choose to work with us, we — or the insurance carriers we place your coverage with — may need additional information to quote, underwrite, and service your policy. Depending on the type of coverage, this can include your date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number, health information, and financial information. We collect this directly from you by phone, email, or paper application, not through the website.
Automatically collected information: our Site uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect our Contact form from spam and automated abuse. We do not currently use Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Ads, or similar advertising or tracking tools, beyond the analytics built into our website platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
• Respond to your inquiry and connect you with an agent
• Prepare insurance quotes and applications
• Underwrite, issue, and service your policy, in coordination with insurance carriers
• Communicate with you about your account, coverage, or requests
• Send newsletters or updates, if you've signed up to receive them
• Protect our Site from spam and abuse
4. Text Messaging
With your consent, we may contact you by text message regarding your inquiry or your policy. Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency may vary. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message we send, or by contacting us directly. We do not record phone calls.
5. How We Share Your Information
We share your information with the insurance carriers and underwriters necessary to quote, bind, and service your policy. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We generally retain client and lead information indefinitely, or for as long as needed to service your policies, respond to your inquiries, and meet applicable recordkeeping and legal requirements.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
• Newsletter: unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
• Text messages: opt out at any time by replying STOP.
• Questions or requests: contact us any time using the information in Section 12.
9. California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and applicable insurance privacy laws. To exercise any rights available to you, please contact us using the information below.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Wellstone Insurance
800 Cottage Grove Road, Suite 101
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: (860) 656-6936
Email: info@wellstoneins.com