COOKIE POLICY

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gard Partners LLC (“Gard Partners,” “we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on gardpartners.com (the “Site”).

1) What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites work, remember preferences, and understand how people use the site. We may also use similar technologies like pixels, tags, and local storage.

2) Types of cookies we use

We may use the following categories:

A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for the Site to function (for example, security, basic navigation, and saving certain preferences). You generally cannot disable these within our systems, but you can block them in your browser (which may cause parts of the Site to break).

B) Analytics / Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the Site (for example, pages visited, time on page, and traffic sources) so we can improve content and performance.

C) Functional Cookies

These remember settings and preferences to improve your experience (for example, language or form behavior).

D) Advertising / Targeting Cookies (only if used)

If we run marketing/retargeting campaigns, these cookies may be used to measure ad performance and show relevant ads on other websites. If you do not use advertising cookies, remove this section.

3) Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party tools we use (for example, analytics providers, embedded video players, scheduling tools, or form tools). These third parties may collect information about your activity across websites over time.

4) Your choices

You can control cookies in a few ways:

• Cookie banner / preference center (if enabled): Accept, reject, or manage categories of cookies.

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

• Vendor opt-outs: Some analytics/advertising vendors provide opt-out tools.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how the Site works.

5) Do Not Track

Some browsers provide “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard, the Site may not respond to these signals.

6) Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time by posting a new version on this page. Changes are effective when posted.

7) Contact

Questions: nate@gardpartners.com

TERMS OF SERVICE

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of gardpartners.com (the “Site”), operated by Gard Partners LLC (“Gard Partners,” “we,” “us,” “our”).

Contact: nate@gardpartners.com

1) Agreement to these Terms

By using the Site, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

If you are using the Site on behalf of a business or organization, you represent you have authority to bind that entity.

2) What this Site is (and isn’t)

The Site is provided for general informational purposes about Gard Partners and related activities.

• No professional advice. Nothing on the Site is legal, tax, accounting, financial, or investment advice.

• No offer. Nothing on the Site is an offer to sell, solicitation to buy, or recommendation regarding any security or investment.

3) Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in a way that violates any law.

• Try to access the Site’s systems or data without authorization.

• Interfere with the Site (for example, hacking, introducing malware, or excessive automated scraping).

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content except as allowed by these Terms or by law.

We may restrict or terminate access if we believe you are violating these Terms.

4) Intellectual property

The Site and its content (text, images, graphics, logos, and design) are owned by Gard Partners or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages for your personal or internal business use. You may not use our branding or content for commercial purposes without our written permission.

5) Information you submit

If you submit information through the Site (such as contact forms or newsletter signups), you agree:

• The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

• You have the right to provide it.

• You will not submit sensitive personal information (like passwords, government IDs, or financial account numbers) through general website forms.

6) Third-party links and tools

The Site may link to third-party websites or embed third-party tools. We do not control third parties and are not responsible for their content, services, or policies. Use them at your own risk.

7) Disclaimers

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not promise the Site will always be available, secure, or error-free, or that content will be complete or up to date.

8) Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GARD PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE SITE WILL NOT EXCEED $100 USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limits, so some of the above may not apply to you.

9) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gard Partners and its affiliates, owners, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10) Governing law and venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, excluding conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Washington, and you consent to jurisdiction there.

11) Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time by posting a new version on this page. Changes are effective when posted. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

12) Contact

Questions: nate@gardpartners.com

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Gard Partners LLC (“Gard Partners,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit gardpartners.com (the “Site”) or communicate with us.

Contact: nate@gardpartners.com

1) What we collect

We collect information in three main ways:

A) Information you provide

• Name, email, phone number, company, and message details when you contact us.

• Newsletter/investor updates signup information (typically email, and any fields you choose to provide).

• Any other information you choose to send us.

B) Information collected automatically

When you use the Site, we may collect:

• IP address, device type, browser type, operating system.

• Pages viewed, time spent, referring page, and general usage analytics.

• Approximate location (derived from IP address).

• Cookies and similar tracking data (see Cookie Policy).

C) Information from service providers

We may receive information from vendors that help us operate the Site (for example: website hosting, analytics, email delivery, forms, scheduling, CRM).

2) How we use information

We use information to:

• Provide, maintain, and secure the Site.

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.

• Send newsletters or updates you requested (you can unsubscribe anytime).

• Measure and improve Site performance and content.

• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents, and enforce our Terms.

• Comply with legal obligations.

3) How we share information

We may share personal information:

• With service providers that perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email, forms, scheduling, CRM). They may only use information to provide services to us.

• For legal and safety reasons (to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, investigate fraud/security issues).

• In a business transfer (merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets). Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

“Sale” / “sharing” (advertising definitions)

We do not sell personal information for money. If we use certain advertising cookies, that may be considered “sharing” (or a “sale”) under some privacy laws. You can control this through cookie preferences (if offered) and your browser settings.

4) Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for site operation, analytics, and possibly marketing (depending on what’s enabled). See the Cookie Policy for details and controls.

5) Your choices

• Email marketing: Unsubscribe using the link in our emails or contact us.

• Cookies: Use browser settings and any cookie preference tool (if enabled).

• Providing information: You can choose not to provide certain information, but then we may not be able to respond fully.

6) Data retention

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7) Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9) International users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand your information may be processed in the United States and other places where our service providers operate.

10) Privacy rights (depending on where you live)

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising (where applicable).

To make a request, email nate@gardpartners.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before completing the request.

11) Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version on this page. Changes are effective when posted.

12) Contact

Questions or requests: nate@gardpartners.com