Privacy Policy for Guardian Finance Group
Effective Date: 13 July 2026
At Guardian Finance Group, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you submit an inquiry or schedule an appointment through our Framer website or Proton Calendar booking page. The types of information we collect include:
Personal Information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number (collected via follow-up email if not provided initially)
Age (collected via follow-up email if not provided initially)
State of residence
Reason for inquiry (collected via follow-up email if not provided initially)
Appointment Details:
Date and time of the appointment
Technical Data:
Our website uses strictly necessary cookies for security and functionality through Cloudflare. No tracking or advertising cookies are used.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request.
To schedule, confirm, and manage your appointments via Framer and Proton Calendar.
To communicate with you about your inquiries, appointments, or other requests via Proton Mail.
To improve our services and website functionality.
To provide quotes and process applications: In order to provide you with accurate quotes and process applications, we may share your information with licensed insurance carriers or underwriters. This sharing is limited to what is necessary to fulfill your request and is subject to the carriers' privacy policies. We do not sell your data to third parties for marketing purposes.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
3. Telemarketing Compliance
We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (47 U.S. Code § 227) and all applicable state telemarketing laws. Here’s how we ensure compliance:
National Do Not Call Registry: Before calling any phone number collected via our website, we scrub it against the National Do Not Call Registry (https://www.donotcall.gov/) to ensure the number is not listed.
State-Specific Do Not Call Lists: We also comply with state-specific do-not-call lists for residents of states with additional restrictions (e.g., California’s Do Not Call List, Florida’s Do Not Call List, Texas’s Do Not Call List).
Prior Express Written Consent: By submitting your phone number through our forms or follow-up emails, you provide prior express written consent to receive calls or texts from Guardian Finance Group, including autodialed or prerecorded messages, as required by the TCPA (47 CFR 64.1200). Msg & data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Internal Do Not Call List: We maintain an internal do-not-call list and honor all opt-out requests within 30 days. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly.
Time-of-Day Restrictions: We do not make telemarketing calls before 8 AM or after 9 PM (recipient’s local time), in compliance with the TCPA (47 U.S. Code § 227(c)).
Caller ID Requirements: We transmit accurate caller ID information and do not engage in caller ID spoofing, as required by the Truth in Caller ID Act (47 U.S. Code § 227(e)).
4. Data Storage and Security
Current Storage Practices
Your information is stored securely on:
Framer: Form data submitted through our Framer website is processed by Framer’s servers. Framer’s privacy practices can be reviewed here.
Proton Cloud Server: Data is also stored on Proton’s encrypted cloud servers, which are known for their strong privacy and security measures. Proton’s privacy practices can be reviewed here.
Local Device: Form data is stored securely on our local devices, accessible only to authorized personnel.
Security Measures
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information:
Encrypted storage for all collected data.
Restricted access to personal information, limited to authorized personnel only.
Regular reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679).
5. Third-Party Service Providers
Your data is shared only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential. Our current partners include:
Framer: For website hosting and form processing. Framer’s privacy policy is available here and terms of service here.
Proton: For secure email and cloud storage services. Proton’s privacy policy is available here and terms of service here.
Cloudflare: For domain registration, DNS management, and website security. Cloudflare’s privacy policy is available here and terms of service here.
6. Cookies
Our website uses strictly necessary cookies for security and functionality through Cloudflare. These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and do not track your activity for advertising purposes. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. For more information on Cloudflare’s use of cookies, see their Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679):
Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@guardianfinancegroup.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (15 U.S. Code § 6501–6506).
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@guardianfinancegroup.com.
Note: This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with general privacy best practices and applicable laws. For legal compliance specific to your jurisdiction, consult with a legal professional to ensure all requirements are met.