Privacy Policy

Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions (GCFS)
Effective Date: September 2, 2026

Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions (“GCFS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, training registrations, contact forms, email communications, text messaging services, and other interactions with GCFS.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name
Email address
Telephone or mobile number
Agency, organization, or company
Job title or professional affiliation
Training registration information
Information submitted through website forms
Communications you send to GCFS
Other information necessary to provide requested services

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage information.

How We Use Information

GCFS may use information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Process and manage training registrations
Provide information regarding GCFS courses, services, events, and programs
Communicate with students, agencies, clients, partners, and prospective clients
Send administrative or service-related communications
Send email or SMS communications when appropriate consent has been provided
Process transactions and maintain business records
Improve our website, training programs, services, and communications
Protect against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

SMS/Text Messaging Privacy

When you provide your mobile telephone number and affirmatively consent to receive text messages from Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions, we may send SMS or text messages related to GCFS services, training opportunities, registrations, scheduling, events, reminders, updates, and other communications consistent with the consent you provided.

Mobile information, including telephone numbers and SMS consent/opt-in information, will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

We may use service providers solely as necessary to facilitate our communications and business operations. Such providers may process information on our behalf but are not authorized to use your SMS consent information for their own marketing purposes.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a message. You may reply HELP for assistance.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, GCFS may use it to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, administer training registrations, and send relevant information about GCFS programs, courses, events, or services.

Where applicable, marketing emails will provide a method to unsubscribe from future marketing communications.

Sharing of Information

GCFS does not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

Provide services you have requested
Process registrations or transactions
Work with vendors or service providers acting on our behalf
Protect GCFS, our customers, or others from fraud, abuse, or security threats
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, subpoenas, or other lawful requests

Service providers receiving information from GCFS are expected to use that information only for the services they provide to us.

Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website traffic, and improve the user experience.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

GCFS uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or information-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain appropriate business and training records, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Choices

Depending on the nature of your interaction with GCFS and applicable law, you may request that we update or correct certain personal information associated with you.

You may also:

Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe option contained in those communications.
Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP.
Contact GCFS regarding questions or concerns about your personal information.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. GCFS is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

Children's Privacy

GCFS services and website are primarily intended for professionals, agencies, organizations, and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website for marketing purposes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

GCFS may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, business practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or GCFS privacy practices may be directed to:

Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions
Phone: 337-508-2286
Website: gulfcoastfs.com