Varangian Guard Security
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Privacy Policy
Varangian Guard Security (“Varangian Guard,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website (the “Site”), contact us, request services, or otherwise interact with us.
1) Who We Are / Contact
Varangian Guard Security
Varangian Guard Security Services LLC
3250 Airport Way South, 629
Seattle, WA 98134
Email: info@vgs-us.com
Phone: 206-765-8327
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us using the information above.
2) Information We Collect
A. Information you provide directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
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Contact details (name, email, phone number, company name, job title)
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Inquiry details (service needs, location, timelines, incident descriptions you choose to share)
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Scheduling/coordination details (preferred dates/times, site access requirements you provide)
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Business and billing information (if you become a client)
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Communications (messages submitted through forms, email, phone calls, or other channels)
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through website forms (e.g., Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information) unless we specifically request it through a secure channel.
B. Information collected automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:
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Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, timestamps)
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Cookie and similar tracking data (see Cookies section)
C. Information from third parties
We may receive information from:
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Business partners (e.g., property managers or clients who refer you)
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Service providers (e.g., website hosting, CRM and form providers, analytics providers)
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Public sources (e.g., publicly available business contact information)
3) How We Use Your Information
We use information for legitimate business purposes, including to:
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Respond to inquiries and provide requested information or quotes
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Provide and manage services (including scheduling, client communications, and operational coordination)
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Improve our Site and user experience (analytics, troubleshooting, performance)
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Send service-related messages (e.g., confirmations, follow-ups, changes to services)
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Send marketing communications where permitted (you can opt out anytime)
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Protect our business and users (fraud prevention, security, compliance, and enforcement of our terms)
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Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
4) Legal Bases (where applicable)
Depending on your location and the context, we process information based on:
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Your consent (e.g., certain cookies, marketing communications)
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Contract or steps toward a contract (e.g., preparing a quote, delivering services)
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Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, protecting our business, preventing fraud)
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Legal obligations (e.g., compliance, lawful requests)
5) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited situations:
A. Service providers
We may share information with vendors that help us operate our business and Site, such as:
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Wix.com
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Google
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Nutshell (CRM) systems (e.g., to manage inquiries and client relationships)
These providers may access information only to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
B. Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
C. Legal and safety
We may disclose information if required to comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Varangian Guard, our clients, or others.
D. With your direction
We may share information when you instruct us to do so.
6) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
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operate and secure the Site
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remember preferences
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measure Site performance and usage
Your choices: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
If we use analytics (such as Google Analytics or similar), those providers may set cookies to measure Site usage. You can typically opt out through provider tools and/or browser settings.
7) Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to:
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respond to inquiries
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maintain business records
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comply with legal obligations
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resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and our legal/operational requirements.
8) Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9) Your Rights and Choices
A. Marketing communications
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Even if you opt out, we may still send non-marketing, service-related communications.
B. Access, correction, deletion
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
To make a request, contact us using the information in Section 1.
C. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Our Site may not respond to these signals because there is no uniform industry standard.
10) Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11) Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies before providing information.
12) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.