Effective Date: September 20, 2026

Phase 3 ("Phase 3," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information you provide to us and information collected when you use our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through phase3.net (the "Website"), how we use that information, how we may share it with service providers and third parties, and the choices available to you.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with the Website.

Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

• Contact us by phone, email, or through a website form
• Request information about our services
• Request a consultation, review, or proposal
• Subscribe to an email list or other communications
• Download a resource or request information
• Communicate with us regarding an existing or potential business relationship

This information may include your name, business name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, website address, and information you choose to include in your message.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Website unless we specifically request it.

Text Messaging (SMS)

If you opt in to text messages from Phase 3, we collect your mobile phone number and a record of your consent (the date, time, the wording you agreed to and the page where you agreed). We use your number only to send the messages you asked for: replies to your requests, support ticket updates and appointment reminders. We do not send marketing texts to this number.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with or sold to any third party. The only exception is the service providers that deliver the messages for us, such as our SMS carrier.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel at any time, or HELP for help. You can also contact us at help@phase3.net or (805) 424-8178.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, tracking technologies, server logs, and similar technologies.

Depending on the technology used, this information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Referring website or page
• Date and time of visits
• Approximate geographic information
• Website interactions and navigation patterns
• Other technical or usage information

We use this information primarily to understand how visitors use the Website, improve its performance and content, identify technical problems, and evaluate marketing activities.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Phase 3 may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and similar technologies to operate the Website, understand visitor behavior, measure website performance, and support marketing and advertising activities.

Some cookies may be necessary for the Website to function. Others may be used for analytics, personalization, advertising, or other purposes.

You can generally control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the Website.

3. Third-Party Analytics and Tracking

Phase 3 uses third-party vendors to help us understand website traffic, visitor behavior, marketing performance, and Website effectiveness.

These vendors may collect information about your activity on the Website through cookies, pixels, scripts, or similar technologies. The information collected may include technical information about your device and information about how you interact with the Website.

These third parties generally process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

Our use of third-party analytics and tracking services may change from time to time as we update our technology, marketing, and business systems.

4. How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Provide information about our services
• Communicate with current and prospective clients
• Schedule consultations or meetings
• Provide requested resources or information
• Develop and improve our Website
• Improve our services and customer experience
• Analyze Website traffic and usage
• Measure marketing and advertising performance
• Detect, prevent, and address technical problems or misuse
• Maintain the security of our systems
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
• Carry out other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected

5. How We Share Information

We do not share information simply because you visit our Website.

We may, however, share information with third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business and Website.

These parties may include:

• Website hosting and technology providers
• Website analytics and tracking providers
• Email and communication service providers
• Customer relationship management providers
• Scheduling and appointment services
• Marketing and advertising platforms
• Payment processors, when applicable
• Professional advisors and service providers
• Government agencies or law enforcement when legally required

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, security, users, or others, or in connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets.

6. Information You Choose to Make Public

If you voluntarily submit information for publication or otherwise make information publicly available, that information may be viewed by others.

You should exercise caution when deciding what information to submit through public areas of a website or through communications intended for publication.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to websites, platforms, applications, or services operated by third parties.

Those third parties have their own privacy policies and terms of use. Phase 3 is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information we collect against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

9. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide services, maintain business and financial records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, comply with legal obligations, and otherwise operate our business.

The length of time information is retained varies depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

10. California Privacy Rights

California law provides certain privacy rights to California residents, depending on the circumstances and whether applicable legal requirements are met.

These rights may include rights concerning access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about the use and disclosure of certain personal information.

The availability and scope of these rights depend on applicable law and the circumstances of the request.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

11. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, provide requested information, communicate with you about services, or send other communications for which you have provided permission or where otherwise permitted by law.

If you receive marketing emails from us, you may unsubscribe using the unsubscribe instructions included in the email.

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional or administrative communications necessary to respond to your request or provide services.

12. Children's Privacy

The Website is intended for a general business audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our Website, technology, services, or legal requirements change.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related request, contact us:

Phase 3
PO Box 369
Goleta, CA 93116

Phone: 805-424-8178
Email: help@phase3.net

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This Privacy Policy is intended to provide general information about Phase 3's privacy practices. It does not constitute legal advice.