# Privacy Policy – Veritas Ascent > Veritas Ascent privacy policy. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information. - **Canonical (HTML):** https://veritasascent.com/privacy/ --- # Privacy Policy ## 1. Introduction Veritas Ascent ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Updated: February 2026. ## 2. Information We Collect Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, firm name, and other information you provide when contacting us, requesting an audit, or otherwise communicating with us (including information you submit through forms).,Communications Data: Information included in emails, calls, texts, meeting requests, or other communications with us. Calls may be logged and, where permitted, recorded for quality and training purposes.,Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.,Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and hold certain information. ## 3. How We Use Your Information Providing, operating, and maintaining our services,Improving and personalizing user experience,Communicating with you about requested services (including audit scheduling), updates, and marketing communications (you may opt out of marketing at any time),Analyzing usage patterns and trends,Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or fraud ## 4. Disclosure of Your Information Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, scheduling, email/SMS communications, call tracking, and other operational tools),Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights,Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition ## 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and support marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available on this site, our cookie preference controls. ## 6. Third-Party Websites Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. ## 7. Data Security We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. ## 8. Your Rights Access to your personal data,Correction of inaccurate data,Deletion of your data,Opt-out of marketing communications,Data portability (where applicable),Limitation or objection to certain processing (where applicable) ## 9. California Privacy Rights California residents may have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (as defined by applicable law). Where required, we honor browser-based opt-out preference signals (such as the Global Privacy Control) to the extent they apply. ## 10. Children's Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. ## 11. Data Retention We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, meet legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and how it is used. ## 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy with an updated "Updated" date. ## 13. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy request, contact us at: info@veritasascent.com.