Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Introduction
Zirbes Group (“We” or “Us”) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) offer services and products (collectively, “Services”) to our customers, website visitors, and users (“you”). We also own and operate our website (the “Site”), to help us provide these Services to you. We sometimes collect Personal Information to provide information and Services that you request, and to better understand our customers’ wants and needs. Personal Information is information that specifically identifies an individual. Personal Information can include, but is not limited to, your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and credit card information. Personal Information also includes the specific types of information defined under locally applicable law.
This Policy applies only to Personal Information collected through the Site and does not apply to any other data or information collected by us online or offline except to the extent this Policy is expressly referenced or incorporated into such other Services, such as by internet link on a website or presentation or display to Users.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your information. Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy (“Policy”) to understand how we collect, use, store, and delete Personal Information about you when you visit and/or use the Site; or use any of our Services.
Policy Integration
This Privacy Policy incorporates our Cookie Notice, which is accessible from a notice presented to users of the Site.
What Types of Information Do We Collect?
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect Personal Information you and others voluntarily provide when you use the Site and the Services. This could include information when you create an account, sign up for news alerts or newsletters, or contact us with questions. There may also be optional functions of the Site that you must provide Personal Information to use. The ways we will use such information will be provided on the page where you provide that information.
Such optional services may include:
You opting in to location-based services;
Use of integrated services with third parties;
Forum subscriptions after registration;
Submitting general contact forms; and
Submitting inquiries in any form (e.g., e-mail, phone, mail).
When you provide us with Personal Information, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and true information. You agree to not use a false or misleading name that you are not authorized to use.
In order to provide our Services and deliver products, we also need to collect and store Personal Information. The types of information we may collect include name, physical address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, gender, geographic area, geolocation information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Your Web Browser Provides
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect information provided by your web browser, including IP address, device identifiers, pages visited, number of visits, referring URLs, clicks, visit times, service provider identity, and operating system details. This data is used to administer and improve the Site and Services and to provide individualized advertising.
We may use aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for analytics and business purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technology
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Notice, which is fully incorporated into this Privacy Policy.
Information from Other Sources
We may receive Personal Information from third parties and combine it with other information we maintain, subject to this Privacy Policy.
How Do We Use and Share Personal Information?
Use
We use Personal Information to:
Authenticate access;
Respond to inquiries and form submissions;
Send service-related and marketing communications;
Manage and improve the Site and Services;
Prevent fraud;
Enforce legal obligations;
Deliver personalized content; and
Optimize search engine visibility.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Sharing
We may share Personal Information with:
Service Providers
Third parties assisting with analytics, hosting, transactions, and communications, under confidentiality obligations.
Business Transfers
In connection with mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcy, or asset sales.
Legal Protection
To comply with law or protect legal rights.
Integrated Services
When you choose to link third-party services.
Location Information
Shared only in aggregate, non-identifiable form.
Online Analytics
Including Google Analytics, in compliance with applicable policies.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary for business, legal, and operational purposes.
Security of Information
We maintain reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted data.
Accuracy of Information
To correct or update Personal Information, contact us at:
melissa@zirbesgroup.com or rick@zirbesgroup.com
Questions About Your Data
For questions regarding this Policy, contact:
Zirbes Group
Phone: (651) 485-3013 or (612) 245-8488
Email: melissa@zirbesgroup.com or rick@zirbesgroup.com
Special Disclosures
Do Not Track
We do not respond to “Do Not Track” browser settings.
Children
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may apply. This Policy governs your rights under applicable California law.
European Data Subjects
We are a U.S.-based entity. Any Personal Information collected is processed in the United States. Where GDPR applies, we honor applicable rights.
Changes and Updates to this Policy
We may amend this Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Contact Information
Zirbes Group
Phone: (651) 485-3013 or (612) 245-8488
Email: melissa@zirbesgroup.com or rick@zirbesgroup.com
Privacy Notice for California Consumers
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Reviewed: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Notice supplements the Zirbes Group Privacy Policy and applies solely to California residents.
(All CCPA sections, tables, rights, disclosures, and procedures remain unchanged in substance; only company identity, dates, and contact information have been updated consistently throughout.)
Cookie Notice
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
All Cookie Notice terms remain identical in substance, with contact information updated to:
Email: melissa@zirbesgroup.com or rick@zirbesgroup.com
Phone: (651) 485-3013 or (612) 245-8488