Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc.
Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 22, 2026
Purpose of This Website
Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc. (“Guardian,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates public websites intended to provide information regarding Guardian, its products and services, industry resources, events, educational materials, and other business-related information.
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through Guardian’s public websites and related marketing and informational websites owned and operated by Guardian (collectively, the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information entered or uploaded to the Guardian Background Investigation Software Platform (“Guardian Platform”). Guardian provides the Guardian Platform as a secure, cloud-based software platform for use by law enforcement agencies, employers, and private investigators in the performance of pre-employment background investigations.
Information entered or uploaded to the Guardian Platform for review and consideration by agencies, employers, and investigators using the Guardian Platform is governed by the policies, procedures, and legal obligations of the organization conducting the investigation. Guardian is responsible for maintaining the security of the Guardian Platform and protecting information entered or uploaded to the platform in accordance with applicable security requirements and industry standards.
Information We Collect Through the Website
Guardian may collect information that visitors voluntarily provide through the Website, including:
- Name
- Organization or employer
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, webinar registrations, requests for demonstrations, requests for information, or other communications with Guardian
Guardian may also automatically collect certain technical information when visitors access or interact with the Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring websites or URLs
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of access
- General geographic location derived from IP address
- Website navigation and usage information
How We Use Information
Guardian may use information collected through the Website to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide requested information, materials, or demonstrations
- Communicate regarding Guardian products, services, events, and educational resources
- Register visitors for events, webinars, or other activities
- Improve the content, functionality, and performance of the Website
- Understand how visitors interact with the Website
- Evaluate the effectiveness of communications and marketing activities
- Maintain the security and integrity of the Website
- Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce applicable agreements
- Send marketing, product, or event-related communications where you have provided your contact information and have not opted out of receiving such communications
Cookies and Analytics
Guardian may use cookies and similar technologies to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember visitor preferences
- Enhance website functionality
- Measure website performance
- Understand visitor engagement with Website content
- Support analytics and reporting activities
Guardian may use third-party analytics providers to help understand how visitors use the Website. These services may collect information regarding visitor interactions with the Website and provide aggregated reporting and analytics to Guardian.
Visitors may control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the Website.
Guardian may use cookies for the following purposes: (1) Essential/Functional — required for the Website to operate; (2) Analytics — used to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve its performance and content.
Guardian does not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site behavioral tracking.
At this time, Guardian does not respond to browser-based ‘Do Not Track’ signals. Visitors may opt out of analytics cookies by disabling cookies in their browser settings or by using browser-based opt-out tools provided by our analytics vendors.
Information Sharing
Guardian does not sell, rent, or license personal information collected through the Website to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
Guardian may disclose information collected through the Website:
- To service providers that support the operation of the Website or Guardian’s business operations
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes
- To protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Guardian, Website visitors, customers, or others
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction
Guardian may also use and disclose aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that does not identify any individual visitor.
Data Retention
Guardian retains information collected through the Website for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, maintain appropriate business records, and support legitimate business operations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, the purpose for which it was collected, and applicable legal or contractual requirements.
Security
Guardian maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through the Website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.
While Guardian employs reasonable measures to protect information collected through the Website, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or processing can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should exercise appropriate caution when transmitting information over the Internet.
Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of visitors. Guardian does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, or operation of any third-party website. Visitors should review the privacy policies and terms applicable to any third-party websites they choose to visit.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have certain privacy rights under applicable California law. Requests regarding personal information collected through the Website may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
Guardian will evaluate and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
Your Privacy Rights and How to Submit a Request
Visitors to the Website may submit requests to access, correct, or delete personal information Guardian has collected through the Website. Requests may be submitted by contacting Guardian using the information in the Contact section below.
To protect your privacy, Guardian may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Guardian will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Guardian will not deny, charge different prices for, or provide a different level of service to any visitor for exercising their privacy rights.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under the age of thirteen (13), and Guardian does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen. If Guardian becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a child under the age of thirteen through the Website, Guardian will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be indicated by an updated Effective Date. For changes that significantly affect your privacy rights or how Guardian uses personal information, Guardian will provide reasonable advance notice by posting a notice on the Website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Website following the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
International Visitors
The Website is operated in the United States and is intended for visitors located in the United States. If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that information you provide may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Website, you consent to such transfer and processing.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Guardian Alliance Technologies, Inc.
PO Box 321
Oakdale, CA 95361
Email: info@guardianalliancetechnologies.com
Website: www.guardianalliancetechnologies.com