Coates IT & Network Solutions
Security-first managed IT for SMBs

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Coates IT & Network Solutions collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website or contact us.

Effective date: December 1, 1996
Last updated: January 19, 2026

Coates IT & Network Solutions (“Coates IT,” “we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit coatesit.com (the “Site”) or contact us.

1) Information We Collect

A. Information you provide

When you submit a form, call, or otherwise contact us, we may collect your name, company name, email address, phone number, and message content, along with any information you choose to provide.

B. Automatically collected information

When you visit the Site, we (and service providers supporting the Site) may collect technical and usage data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referral URLs, and timestamps.

C. Security/anti-spam verification (Cloudflare Turnstile)

We use Cloudflare Turnstile to help prevent spam and abuse. Turnstile may process technical signals (such as IP address and browser characteristics) to assess whether traffic appears legitimate.

2) How We Use Information

  • Respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and provide requested information.
  • Operate, maintain, and secure the Site, including detecting and mitigating abuse.
  • Improve our content, services, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.

3) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers that support the Site and business operations (e.g., hosting, email delivery, security, CRM/ticketing).
  • Security providers (e.g., Cloudflare) to protect the Site and prevent abuse.
  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as reasonably necessary.
  • Authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business transfers (merger, acquisition, asset sale), subject to standard protections.

4) Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, maintain business records, and comply with legal or regulatory obligations. Retention periods vary by record type and requirements.

5) Cookies & Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality (including security), performance measurement (if enabled), and user experience preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may impact Site functionality.

6) Communications

If you contact us, we may respond by email or phone. You may opt out of non-transactional marketing communications at any time by using an unsubscribe link (if provided) or by contacting us.

7) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain processing of your information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9) External Links

The Site may link to third-party services (such as a client portal). We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Review third-party policies before submitting information.

10) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with revised effective/updated dates.

11) Contact Us

Coates IT & Network Solutions
Woo Incorporated
PO BOX 965, New Port Richey, Florida 34656
For managed services customers, privacy and data handling may be governed by your services agreement and related documents.