Effective date: May 1, 2023
Welcome to https://www.guardiangps.io (the “Site”) which is owned by Guardian GPS (“we”, “us”, and “our”). This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.
Collection of Personal and Non-Personal Information (PII and Non-PII) We collect and store certain personally identifiable information about you (i.e., information which may identify you in some way; such as your name, email address, and home address) (“PII”) only when you voluntarily submit it. We may request that you submit PII in certain instances, such as when you use our services offered by us, submit comments or questions, request information, or utilize other features or functions of a Site.
When you connect to our Site, there is certain technical, non-personally identifiable information which does not identify any individual (“Non-PII”) that may be collected and stored through the use of “cookie” technology and IP addresses. PII is not extracted in this process. Non-PII may include, but is not limited to, your IP host address, internet browser type, personal computer settings, and the number, duration, and character of page visits. This information assists us to update a Site so that it remains interesting to our visitors and contains content that is tailored to visitors’ interests.
Use of Your PII When you provide your PII at a Site, we will limit the use of the PII for the purpose for which it was collected in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy. Other limited uses of your PII may include:
- To respond to your questions, comments, and requests; to provide you with access to certain areas and features on a Site; and to communicate with you about your activities on a Site.
- To help us develop, deliver, and improve our products, services, content, and advertising.
- To share with our parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, and promotional partners involved in creating, producing, delivering, or maintaining a Site, as required to perform functions on our behalf in connection with the Site (such as administration of the Site, administration of promotions or other features on the Site, marketing, data analysis, and services).
- To share with third-party service providers whom we employ to perform functions on our behalf in connection with the Site (such functions may include, but are not limited to, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information from lists, analyzing data and providing marketing assistance, and providing service).
- For our internal purposes such as auditing, data analysis, and research to improve our products, services, and communications.
- For other purposes as disclosed when your PII is collected or in any additional terms and conditions applicable to a particular feature of a Site.
- For disclosures required by law, regulation, or court order.
- For the purpose of or in connection with legal proceedings or necessary for establishing, defending, or exercising legal rights.
- In an emergency to protect the health or safety of users of a Site or the general public, or in the interests of national security.
Except as provided for herein, we will not provide any of your PII to any third parties without your specific consent.
Managing Your Personal Information You have the ultimate control over the PII that we collect and use. You can always choose not to provide certain PII, but please keep in mind that you may not be able to use some of the features offered by a Site unless you provide us with your PII. If you wish to verify, update, or correct any of your PII collected through a Site, contact us through the details provided in the contact section of this policy.
Cookies We use cookies for various purposes, including:
a. Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Website. They enable you to navigate our Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
b. Analytics: We use cookies to analyze how users interact with our Website. This information helps us understand and improve the performance of our Website and the user experience.
c. Personalization: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide you with content tailored to your interests.
d. Advertising: We may use cookies to display personalized advertisements on our Website or third-party websites based on your browsing activities and interests.
Security We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, transaction information and data stored on our Site. The security on the internet is not 100% guaranteed, however we use best efforts to keep it secure for the users. We do not accept liability for unintentional disclosure. We encourage you to use caution when using the Internet.
Data Retention We will retain your information for as long as needed to provide you the Site services, for our valid business purposes, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, defend our legal rights, and enforce our agreements.
Changes Guardian GPS has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
As part of our mission for safety and social retribution, Guardian GPS is committed to using the information collected to foster a safer environment and empower individuals and communities. We strive to partner with like-minded organizations to maximize our positive impact on society.
Contacting Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Guardian GPS Email: [email protected]