PRIVACY POLICYEffective Date: February 1, 2026

1. Acceptance and Consent. By accessing or using GuardianshipSoftware.com (the "Site"), whether as a family guardian seeking resources or as a professional service provider (e.g., attorney, CPA, software developer) listing your services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Site, submission of any information through our resource forms, or clicking "I Agree" constitutes your legally binding electronic signature under the U.S. ESIGN Act and your acceptance of all practices contained herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect. We collect information you provide directly to us when you submit a request for guardianship resources, sign up for software updates, contact us, or interact with the Site. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and details regarding your specific guardianship or fiduciary needs. For professionals and developers, we collect business names, service details, and professional credentials. We also automatically collect technical and usage information when you access the Site, including your IP address, geographic location, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and navigation patterns. When you provide an electronic signature or accept terms on the Site, we store your IP address, timestamp, and browser information as part of our verification process in compliance with the U.S. ESIGN Act. We may also receive information about software vendors or professionals from third-party sources, such as public registries or licensing authorities, to ensure our directory remains accurate.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to recognize you, remember your preferences, and analyze Site traffic. These technologies help us understand how users interact with our guardianship reviews and resource guides. We allow third-party service providers, including analytics providers like Google Analytics and advertising networks like Google AdSense, to place cookies on the Site. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, though this may limit certain features of the Site. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or Google Ad Settings.

4. How We Use Your Information. We use the information we collect to facilitate connections between family guardians and professional resources or software providers like Advocord. Your information allows us to provide technical assistance, respond to your inquiries, and maintain our directory of verified guardianship services. We use your data to send communications via email, text, or phone regarding guardianship tools, software updates, and partner offerings we believe may interest you. By submitting your information, you consent to receive these communications. We also use your data to analyze usage trends, verify electronic signatures, prevent fraud, enforce our Terms and Conditions, and comply with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information. We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as web hosting, email delivery, and analytics. If you are a professional seeking to be listed in our directory, certain business information you provide will be made public on the Site. We may share your lead information with software vendors or professional fiduciaries when you request assistance through our resource forms. We participate in various affiliate marketing programs and may share information with partners to process commissions or measure advertising effectiveness. In the event of a merger or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that business transaction. We will also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of GuardianshipSoftware.com and its users.

6. Data Security and Breach Limitations. We implement commercially reasonable technical and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We are not liable for unauthorized access or loss of data resulting from circumstances beyond our control, including third-party breaches, hacking, or system failures. In the event of a data breach requiring notification, we will notify affected users according to legal requirements. Our maximum liability for any security incident is limited to one hundred dollars ($100) or the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim, whichever is less. You are responsible for securing your own devices and notifying us of any suspected unauthorized access.

7. Data Retention. We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of connecting you with guardianship resources, or as required for legal compliance and dispute resolution. When we no longer need your information for legitimate business or legal purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request corrections to inaccurate data by contacting us via the form on our Site. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages or contacting us directly. We will comply with deletion requests to the extent permitted by law, though we may retain certain data for legal and business records.

9. Third-Party Links and Children's Privacy. The Site contains links to third-party software vendors and professional services. We do not control or assume responsibility for the privacy practices of these third parties. Furthermore, this Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

10. California Privacy Rights. If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and to request the deletion of that data under the CCPA. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but sharing data for advertising and analytics may be considered a "sale" under California law. You may opt out of such sharing by contacting us through our Site’s contact form.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified policy.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability. All information related to privacy and security is provided on an AS-IS basis with no warranties of any kind. We expressly disclaim all warranties regarding protection from cyberattacks or data breaches. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GuardianshipSoftware.com and its owners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from security incidents, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Before initiating any formal legal action, you must provide written notice via our contact form and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for thirty days. If unresolved, disputes shall be settled through binding individual arbitration in Ohio. You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of a class action.

14. Contact Information and Final Acceptance. For any questions regarding your privacy or to exercise your rights, please use the contact form available on GuardianshipSoftware.com. By using this Site or submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. Your electronic acceptance constitutes your legally binding signature under the ESIGN Act.

Last Updated: February 1, 2026