privacy policy

Effective Date: September 02, 2025 

Introduction

 At Virtually Essential (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services. 

1. Information We Collect • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing information, and business details. • Service Information: Project details, preferences, and documents you provide to deliver services. • Technical Information: IP address, device/browser type, and cookies or similar technologies used to improve site functionality. 

2. How We Use Your Information • Provide virtual assistant services and fulfill client agreements. • Send invoices, process payments, and manage accounts. • Communicate about projects, updates, or service changes. • Improve our services and website functionality. • Comply with legal, tax, and contractual obligations. 

3. Sharing of Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only with: (a) trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, scheduling tools, cloud storage) as necessary to deliver services; and (b) legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights. 

4. Data Retention We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services and maintain business records, and to comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements. After that, information is securely deleted. 

5. Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

6. Your Rights You may request to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements), and you may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by contacting us. 

7. Third-Party Services Our website or communications may include links or integrations with third-party services (e.g., Calendly, Stripe, Toggl). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies; we encourage you to review them. 

8. Children’s Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. 

10. Contact Us Virtually Essential 

Email: hello@virtuallyessentialservices.com Website: https://virtuallyessentialservices.com