Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 4, 2026
Guardian Property Management ("Guardian," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out contact forms on our website
- Sign up for property management services
- Communicate with us via email or phone
- Submit maintenance requests or inquiries
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Property information and details
- Financial information for rent collection and payments
- Identification documents as required by law
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and manage property management services
- Communicate with property owners and tenants
- Process payments and financial transactions
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Analyze website usage through Google Analytics
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business (payment processors, maintenance contractors, etc.)
- Property Owners/Tenants: Information necessary for the management of rental properties
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@guardianfargo.com.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Guardian Property Management
Email: info@guardianfargo.com
Serving: Fargo, ND • Moorhead, MN • Detroit Lakes, MN