Effective Date: August 22, 2024

1. Introduction
At Gary Pinkerton, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure your data is protected when you visit our website or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you visit our website, schedule a consultation, or interact with us. This information may include:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Financial Information: relevant to the services we provide, including investment preferences, financial goals, and other related data.

• Browsing Data: including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our website, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our financial services.

• Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.

• Personalize your experience on our website.

• Send you relevant updates, newsletters, and offers (with your consent).

• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activities.
   

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with:

• Trusted Service Providers: who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, under strict confidentiality agreements.

• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
   

5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights related to your personal information. These rights may include:

• Access: The right to access the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: The right to request corrections or updates to your information.

• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.

• Opt-Out: The right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications.

• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell your data). Please contact us for more information.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. International Users
If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Gary Pinkerton, MS, RICP
Email: gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net
Phone: (385) 434-2238