California Privacy Rights Notice

Effective Date: August 25, 2024

Guardian Shield Auto Insurance (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This California-specific notice, provided under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information of California residents who interact with our services.

Who This Notice Applies To

This notice applies exclusively to California residents who visit our website, submit information, or otherwise interact with Guardian Shield Auto Insurance online.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Category Examples Collected
Identifiers Full name, address, email, phone number, IP address Yes
Customer Records Date of birth, driver’s license, insurance history, income Yes
Commercial Information Products/services obtained or considered Yes
Internet/Device Activity Browser history, clicks, time on site, device type, referring URLs Yes
Geolocation Data Location info based on IP or device settings Yes
Professional Info Job title, business name (if applicable) Yes
Inferences Preferences or behavioral profiles based on site use Yes
Sensitive Info (limited use) Driver’s license number or other details only when needed Yes*

*Collected only when voluntarily submitted by the user for quote or service matching.

2. How We Collect Information

3. Why We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used to:

We do not use your sensitive personal information for purposes beyond what is permitted under CPRA §1798.121(a).

4. How We Share Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

We do not sell personal information for money. However, some disclosures may be considered "sharing" under California law (e.g., interest-based advertising).

5. Your Privacy Rights as a California Resident

As a California resident, you have the right to:

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit a verified request to:

📧 Email: contact@guardianshieldauto.com

Include your full name, contact information used on our site, and specify the right you wish to exercise. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling the request. You may also appoint an authorized agent to act on your behalf.

7. Your Choices

Note: Opting out of marketing from us will not prevent third-party partners from contacting you if you’ve submitted information to them. You must contact those providers directly.

8. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect user behavior data. This helps us:

You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or use industry tools like:

9. Do Not Track Signals

We currently do not respond to browser-initiated “Do Not Track” signals, as no consistent industry standard has been adopted.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18.

11. Changes to This Notice

We may revise this notice periodically. If we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top and post the revised version on this page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted indicates acceptance.

12. Nevada Residents

Nevada consumers may request that their personal information not be sold. To make such a request, please contact us using the details below.

13. Contact Information

For questions or to exercise your rights under this policy, contact:
Guardian Shield Auto Insurance
📧 Email: contact@guardianshieldauto.com