Vanguard Defence
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
Vanguard Defence ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using vanguarddefence.ca, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
We collect information in these ways:
When you subscribe to our newsletter
We collect your name and email address through our newsletter signup form, hosted on Beehiiv.
When you register for an event
We collect your name, email address, and organization through Ticket Tailor. If you pay for a ticket, Stripe processes your payment. We do not store your full payment card details ourselves.
When you contact us or fill out a form
We collect the information you provide, such as your name, email, and message. This information may be stored in our customer relationship management system (HubSpot).
When you browse our site
Our site runs on the Beehiiv platform. Beehiiv sets cookies and uses analytics tools to understand site traffic and improve performance. These cookies may track things like pages visited and time spent on the site. For details on Beehiiv's own data practices, see Beehiiv's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter and other communications you've signed up for
- Process event registrations and communicate with you about events
- Respond to questions or requests you send us
- Understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve it
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell your personal information.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to run our site and business. Each has its own privacy practices:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Beehiiv | Website hosting, newsletter delivery, analytics |
| Ticket Tailor | Event ticketing and registration |
| Stripe | Payment processing for event tickets |
| HubSpot | Customer relationship management |
| Google Workspace | Email and business operations |
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers if you have questions about how they handle your data.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our site, through Beehiiv, uses cookies for:
- Site functionality (remembering your preferences)
- Analytics (understanding how visitors use the site)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your information for as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise described in this policy. You can ask us to delete your information at any time (see "Your Rights" below).
Your Rights
If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent or ask us to delete your information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (every email includes an unsubscribe link)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top when we do. Significant changes will be noted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
