Last Updated: September 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Vanguard Agency (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We’re committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit or interact with our website, thevanguard.agency, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Contact Forms / Inquiries: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and any message content you choose to share.
Newsletter Sign-up: Email address.

b. Automatically Collected Data

Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to analyze site traffic, improve navigation, and personalize user experience.
Analytics: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, duration of visits, and referral links (via services like Google Analytics).

3. Why We Collect & How We Use Your Information

To respond to inquiries, provide information, and deliver services.
To send periodic updates or marketing communications (with your permission).
To monitor and improve site performance, user experience, and security.
To ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use different types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website proper functioning.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand and improve how users interact with our site.
Preference Cookies: Remember visitor preferences when navigating our site.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may impact some features.

5. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may include links, embedded content, or tools from third parties (e.g., social media platforms or analytics providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review the privacy notices of any external sites or services.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., email platforms, hosting providers, analytics services) acting solely on our behalf.
Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, customers, or the public.
Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales—always with protections for your data.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data.
Opting out of communications, tracking, or data sharing.

For instance, California residents may request disclosures or deletion under CCPA. If you'd like to exercise any rights or opt out, contact us via the details below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16, depending on jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we’ve collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

9. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no digital system is completely secure. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here or as required by applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the U.S., please be aware that your data may be transferred to—and processed in—the United States, where data protection standards may differ. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will include a “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, wish to exercise your rights, or want more details, please contact us at:

Email: info@thevanguard.agency
Phone: 602-842-1880