Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Last Updated: September 22, 2025
Gunner Intelligence Agency (“GIA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.giaprotection.com (the “Site”), request services, or otherwise interact with us.
We comply with applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to:
- The Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA),
- Applicable U.S. federal privacy and consumer protection laws,
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
- The UK GDPR and Data Protection Act,
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA),
- And other relevant international data protection standards.
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not use our Site or services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Site or services, including:
A. Personal Information Provided by You:
- Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Employment or business details (if contacting us on behalf of an organization).
- Payment information (if applicable for services).
- Sensitive security-related details voluntarily provided during consultations.
B. Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring site).
- Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7).
C. Special Categories of Data:
If we collect sensitive information (such as information about threats, incidents, or high-risk personal data required to provide protective services), we will handle it with heightened safeguards, only with your explicit consent or as legally required.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and manage our security services.
- To process service inquiries, consultations, and payments.
- To conduct security risk assessments and deliver tailored solutions.
- To communicate with you, including updates, confirmations, and support.
- To comply with legal obligations, contracts, or law enforcement requests.
- To improve website performance, user experience, and marketing.
- To protect our company, clients, and networks from fraud or threats.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR & International)
Where GDPR or other international laws apply, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you provide personal information voluntarily.
- Contractual necessity – to deliver services you request.
- Legitimate interests – for business operations, site security, and fraud prevention.
- Legal obligations – when required by applicable law.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only as follows:
- With trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, IT, payment processing, or operational support (bound by confidentiality agreements).
- With our global network of security partners to deliver international protection services (with your consent or as contractually required).
- For legal compliance with subpoenas, law enforcement, or government requests.
- In case of business transfers, such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.
International Data Transfers
GIA is based in the United States but operates globally. Your data may be transferred, stored, or processed in other countries where our affiliates or service providers operate.
We implement safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures) to ensure compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, and other international transfer requirements.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access & Portability – Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction – Limit how we use your information.
- Objection – Opt out of processing, including marketing communications.
- Withdraw Consent – Where consent was required, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Non-Discrimination – We will not deny services or charge different rates for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@giaprotection.com
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and security.
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation.
- Analytics Cookies: To understand site traffic and performance.
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. For EU/UK users, we provide a cookie consent banner to manage preferences.
Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage secure communications when sharing sensitive information with us.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill service purposes, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and service provided.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Gunner Intelligence Agency (GIA)
GIA PROTECTION
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Email: privacy@giaprotection.com
Website: www.giaprotection.com
If you are located in the EU/UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.