Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2026

Tice & Associates, Inc. (“Tice & Associates,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at www.tice-associates.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information. It also describes our use of cookies and similar technologies.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you voluntarily provide, and information collected automatically.

Information You Provide

When you submit a contact form, request a quote, or request a callback on our Site, you may provide:

  • Your name
  • Your company or organization name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number
  • Any message or inquiry you include

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on those pages
  • Referring website or source
  • Device type and operating system

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, described in Section 6 below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, quote requests, or callback requests
  • To communicate with you about our products and services
  • To improve the functionality and content of our Site
  • To analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., web hosting, analytics providers). These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tice & Associates, our clients, or others.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law. Inquiry and contact form submissions are typically retained for up to three (3) years unless a longer retention period is required.

5. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. This section explains what cookies are, what we use them for, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with their content.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality. They do not store personally identifiable information.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous data about how visitors use our Site (e.g., pages visited, session duration). This data helps us improve the Site.
  • Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and improve your experience when revisiting the Site.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services such as Google Analytics. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of that data. We encourage you to review Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies currently stored on your device
  • Block all or certain types of cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party manufacturer and partner websites. These sites are operated by independent parties and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of certain uses of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Tice & Associates, Inc.

Website: www.tice-associates.com

Contact Form: www.tice-associates.com/contact-us