Effective date: November 11, 2026
Sheepdog Public Safety & Security, LLC, doing business as Sheepdog Protective Services ("Sheepdog," "we," "us"), operates the website www.sheepdogps.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
This policy covers the public Site only. It does not cover our Client Portal or staff systems, which are provided by third parties under their own terms.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you submit our "Request a Quote" form, we collect:
- your name (required)
- your email address (required)
- your phone number (optional)
- the services you're interested in (optional)
- how you heard about us (optional)
- your message (required)
We also receive any information you include when you email or call us.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites built on Squarespace, the Site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, keep it secure, and understand how visitors use it. This information can include:
- your browser and device type
- your IP address
- the pages you visit
- the site that referred you
The quote form uses a CAPTCHA to help prevent spam. The CAPTCHA may collect information about your device and how you interact with the form.
How we use your information
- To respond to your inquiry, prepare a quote, and talk with you about our services.
- To operate, secure, and improve the Site.
- To send occasional emails about our services, including to people who have inquired, so we can stay in touch if you later need security coverage. Every such email will include a way to unsubscribe.
- To meet legal obligations and protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal information.
Text messages
We do not send marketing text messages through the Site.
How we share information
We share information only as needed to run our business:
- Service providers that host the Site and deliver email. Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which processes form submissions and site data on our behalf. Quote-form submissions are delivered by email to admin@sheepdogpublicsafety.com. Occasional follow-up emails about our services are sent from our business email.
- Legal reasons: when required by law, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Sheepdog, our clients, or others.
- Business transfers: if our business is sold or reorganized, information may transfer as part of that transaction.
How long we keep information
We keep inquiry information as long as needed to respond to you and for our normal business records, then delete or de-identify it.
Your choices
- Emails about our services: Use the unsubscribe link in any such email, or email us at the address below and ask to be removed.
- Cookies: You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the Site may not work properly without them.
- Access, correction, or deletion: You can ask what personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it, by emailing admin@sheepdogpublicsafety.com. We may need to verify your identity, and we may keep information we are required to retain by law.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect the information we receive. No website or email transmission is completely secure, so please do not send sensitive information (such as Social Security numbers or financial account numbers) through the Site's form.
Children
The Site is intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Links to other sites
The Site links to other websites and services, such as our Client Portal and articles. Those sites have their own privacy practices.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact us
Sheepdog Protective Services
(a trade name of Sheepdog Public Safety & Security, LLC)
375 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Email: admin@sheepdogpublicsafety.com
Phone: 828-330-9808 (office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM)