Privacy Policy | IPNS, Inc.

IPNS, Inc. ("IPNS," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit ipnsinc.com (the "Site"), download our content, apply for a job, or otherwise interact with us online.

This policy applies to information we collect through our public website and marketing activities. It does not govern information we process under contract on behalf of our clients, which is handled according to the terms of those contracts and applicable requirements.

Information We Collect

Information you provide to us.

We collect the information you choose to give us, including when you:

Download gated content, such as capability briefs or other resources. This typically includes your name, company or organization, email address, and phone number.
Apply for a position with us, in which case we collect the information in your application and resume, such as your contact details, work history, and education.
Contact us by email or phone. Our contact options link directly to our email address, so when you reach out, we receive your email address and whatever information you choose to include in your message. We use it to respond to you and handle your inquiry.

Information we collect automatically.

Our Site is hosted by Vercel. Like most web hosting providers, Vercel automatically records standard server logs when you visit, which may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages requested, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. We and our service providers use this information for security, troubleshooting, and site operations. We also use analytics cookies, described below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help websites function and help site operators understand how their sites are used. We use the following categories:

Essential. Required for the Site to operate and stay secure. These cannot be switched off through our preferences.
Analytics. Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics 4, deployed through Google Tag Manager, which sets cookies to measure site usage, such as pages visited, time on site, and approximate location derived from your IP address. You can learn more about how Google handles this data at Google's "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services" page, and opt out of Google Analytics using Google's browser opt-out add-on.

We do not use advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking cookies. Our fonts are served from our own servers, so visiting the Site does not send your information to a third-party font provider. Links to third-party sites, such as our LinkedIn company page, are ordinary links and do not place tracking pixels on the Site.

Your cookie choices.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. We honor recognized opt-out preference signals, including the Global Privacy Control (GPC), where required by law.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide the content, resources, and information you request.
Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about our work.
Send you communications you have asked to receive. You can opt out at any time.
Evaluate job applications.
Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers. We share information with vendors who perform services for us, such as website hosting (Vercel), analytics (Google), email delivery, and applicant processing. They may use the information only to provide services to us.
Legal and safety. We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of IPNS, our users, or others.
Business transfers. If IPNS is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Text Messaging (SMS)

If you provide your mobile number, you may receive SMS messages from IPNS, such as:

Account notifications
Service alerts
One-time passcodes or verification codes
Transactional or service-related updates

Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply.

Consent.

By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive these SMS messages from IPNS. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.

Opt out.

Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe, or HELP for assistance. After you opt out, you will not receive further SMS messages unless you opt back in.

Mobile information sharing.

We do not share your mobile opt-in information or consent with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. We share it only with service providers that help us deliver the messages, such as our messaging platform, or as required by law.

Email Communications

If you receive marketing emails from us, you can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us at it@ipnsinc.com. We may continue to send service or transactional messages as needed. Our mailing address is listed under Contact Us.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, after which we delete or de-identify it. For example, we retain marketing-list information until you opt out or it is no longer needed, and we retain job applicant information for the period required by applicable law and our hiring needs.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under state privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, and similar laws in other states. These may include the right to:

Know and access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate personal information.
Delete your personal information.
Opt out of the sale of personal information or its use for targeted advertising. (We do not sell your personal information.)
Not be treated differently for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at it@ipnsinc.com. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. You may use an authorized agent where the law permits. We also honor recognized browser opt-out signals, including the Global Privacy Control, where required.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a business and government audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that we do not control. This policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above and post the updated policy on this page. Where appropriate, we may provide additional notice of material changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at:

IPNS, Inc.

880 Harrison St SE, STE 68

Leesburg, Virginia 20175

Email: it@ipnsinc.com