The Elite Force LLC (“The Elite Force,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy applies to information collected through our website, contact forms, training enrollment, employment applications, and service engagements.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, business name, and service location when you request a quote or submit a contact form.
- Employment application data — résumé, work history, certifications (DCJS, CPR, etc.), background check authorization, and references.
- Training enrollment information — government-issued ID details required for DCJS certification, payment information processed by our payment provider, and class attendance records.
- Service engagement records — site survey notes, post orders, incident reports, and after-action documentation tied to active contracts.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected automatically).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to quote requests and provide security services.
- Evaluate employment applications and conduct lawful background screening.
- Administer training courses and issue DCJS certifications.
- Comply with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services recordkeeping requirements.
- Send service-related communications (incident reports, scheduling, invoicing).
- Improve our website and operational processes.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. When We Share Information
We share information only as necessary, including with:
- Regulatory authorities — DCJS, law enforcement, courts when required by law, subpoena, or active investigation.
- Service providers — payment processors, background-check vendors, and IT providers under written confidentiality agreements.
- Insurance carriers — when reporting a claim involving an incident on a client site.
4. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses functional cookies to keep the site working and analytics cookies (anonymized) to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not function correctly without them.
5. Data Retention
Employment and training records are retained per DCJS requirements (minimum 3 years). Operational engagement records are retained for 7 years for insurance and contractual purposes. Marketing inquiries are kept for 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, email privacy@theeliteforcellc.com.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. Training enrollment requires applicants to be 18 or older, except where a parent or legal guardian has signed an authorization for CHP youth instruction.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “effective date” at the top. Continued use of our services after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this policy or your data: