Legal
Privacy Policy
Effective October 4, 2026
The short version: I collect the information you type into the contact form so I can reply to you, and I use Google Analytics to understand how people use this website. I don't sell your information, and I only share it with the services that run this site.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Vanguard Digital Partners ("Vanguard," "we," "us," or "I"), a sole proprietorship based in South Carolina, United States, that provides website maintenance services. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit vanguarddigitalpartners.com (the "Site"), how it is used, and the choices you have.
Information You Provide
When you submit the contact form, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Your business name and website URL, if provided
- The plan or service you're interested in
- Anything you write in the message field
Please don't include passwords, payment details, or other sensitive information in the form. If we need access to your website, we'll arrange that securely.
Information Collected Automatically
Google Analytics
The Site uses Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic and improve the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay, the site that referred you, your general location (city or region), and your device, browser, and operating system. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store full IP addresses. We also record when the contact form is submitted successfully, so we can measure how well the Site works. We do not use Google Analytics to identify you personally.
Information collected by Google Analytics is processed by Google in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Cloudflare
The Site is hosted and protected by Cloudflare. To deliver the Site securely, Cloudflare processes technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and request details. The contact form uses Cloudflare Turnstile, which checks signals from your browser to confirm that a real person, not an automated bot, is submitting the form. Cloudflare's handling of this information is described in Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your message and provide the free site health check or other services you request
- To communicate with you about our services, if you become a client
- To understand how visitors use the Site and improve it
- To protect the Site and contact form from spam, abuse, and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
We will not add you to a marketing email list without your permission.
How Your Information Is Shared
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in these situations:
- Service providers that operate the Site on our behalf: Cloudflare (hosting, security, spam prevention, and delivery of contact form messages to our inbox) and Google (website analytics).
- Legal requirements, when disclosure is required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or is needed to protect our rights or the safety of others.
- Business transfers, if Vanguard Digital Partners is sold, merged, or reorganized, in which case information may transfer to the new owner under the same protections described here.
Cookies and Your Choices
Google Analytics sets first-party cookies (named _ga and _ga_HED1WY8VEP) to tell visits apart. You can:
- Block or delete cookies in your browser settings
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Use a browser or extension that blocks analytics scripts
Blocking cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site or the contact form. The Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
How Long We Keep Information
Contact form messages are kept in our email for as long as needed to respond to you, provide services, and maintain business records. Google Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months and then deleted automatically. You can ask us to delete your contact form information at any time.
Your Rights
You can ask us to tell you what personal information we have about you, correct it, or delete it. Depending on the state you live in, you may have additional privacy rights under state law. To make a request, use the contact form and include "Privacy Request" in your message. We will respond within a reasonable time and will not treat you differently for making a request.
Data Security
The Site is served over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection, and we take reasonable steps to protect the information you send us. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for businesses and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through the Site, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to Other Websites
The Site links to other websites, such as LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll change the effective date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted on the Site.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your information? Reach out through the contact form on our homepage.