Privacy Policy

Virtual Assists LLC

Effective Date: 12/23/2025

Virtual Assists LLC (“Virtual Assists,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, engage our services, or otherwise interact with us.

This Privacy Policy applies to website visitors, clients, prospective clients, affiliates, and other individuals whose personal data we process.

1. Who We Are

Virtual Assists LLC
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Email: hello@virtual-assists.com

We provide managed remote staffing and workforce support services to businesses globally.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy covers:

  • Website visitors and inquiries

  • Client representatives and end users

  • Affiliate and referral participants

  • Communications, onboarding, and service delivery

It does not replace or override contractual data protection terms (such as Data Processing Agreements) entered into with clients.

3. Types of Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Company name and role

  • Billing and payment-related information (processed via third-party providers)

  • Communications and inquiries

  • Affiliate application details

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and interaction data

  • Basic analytics and log data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for service delivery and agreed upon in writing.

4. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Process payments and manage subscriptions

  • Operate and improve our website

  • Manage affiliate relationships

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

We do not sell personal data.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Where required under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), we process personal data based on:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Legal obligations

  • Consent (where required)

6. Client Data & Service Delivery

When providing services to clients:

  • Clients act as data controllers

  • Virtual Assists acts as a service provider / data processor

  • Access to client data is limited to what is necessary to deliver services

  • Remote professionals access data only within defined roles and security controls

Client data is processed solely in accordance with contractual instructions.

7. International Data Transfers

Because we operate globally, personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards to protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share personal data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • CRM, communication, and productivity platforms

  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting)

  • Remote professionals engaged to support service delivery (under confidentiality obligations)

We do not authorize third parties to use personal data for their own independent purposes.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

No system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take protection seriously.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

  • Meet contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests can be submitted to: hello@virtual-assists.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential website functionality

  • Basic analytics and performance monitoring

Details about cookies are provided in our Cookie Policy.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or applicable consent tools.

13. Affiliates & Referrals

Affiliate participation involves the processing of personal and business contact information necessary to administer the Affiliate Program, track referrals, and process commissions.

Affiliate data is used solely for program administration and compliance.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services and website are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or higher age where required by law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

15. SMS Communications & Phone Numbers

If you provide a phone number, Virtual Assists may use it to send transactional SMS messages related to your account, onboarding, service coordination, or administrative notifications.

We do not use SMS for marketing or promotional purposes without separate, explicit consent.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact hello@virtual-assists.com.

Phone numbers are processed solely for communication purposes and are not sold or shared with third parties for independent marketing use.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

📧 hello@virtual-assists.com