Last Updated: 9/10/2025

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​Van Hal Insurance Services is a licensed insurance brokerage operating in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. We're committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your personal information is handled. This notice outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

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Data Controller Contact Information

Van Hal Insurance Services
745 31st Ave E, Suite 100, West Fargo, ND 58078
📧 EdVanHal@gmail.com
📞 (701) 277-5905

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Personal Identifying Information

  • Name, address, phone number, email

  • Insurance application details

  • Appointment booking information

• Digital & Usage Data

  • Browser type, device information

  • Website activity (pages visited, time spent)

  • Traffic sources and blog engagement metrics

• Sensitive Information (if provided by you)

• Age, health, or medical data (if provided by you)

• Financial information (if provided by you)

 

How We Collect Information

• Directly from you via forms, emails, or phone calls

• Through our website hosted on Wix.com, which uses cookies and analytics tools.

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How We Use Your Data

• Provide and manage insurance services

• Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Send relevant updates or marketing (with consent)

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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., marketing communications)

• Contractual necessity (e.g., insurance applications)

• Legal obligation (e.g., regulatory compliance)

• Legitimate interest (e.g., website analytics)

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

• Insurance carriers and underwriters

• Service providers (e.g., Wix.com, analytics tools)

• Regulatory authorities, as required by law

• No data is sold to third parties

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We retain personal data:

• For the duration of your policy or inquiry

• Possibly until consent is withdrawn

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Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccuracies

• Delete your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to certain processing

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

 

To exercise your rights, contact:
Ed Van Hal
📧 Email
📞 (701) 277-5905

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Security Measures

We implement:

• Data encryption and secure servers (via Wix.com)

• Access controls and firewalls (via Wix.com)

• Regular monitoring

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Enhance user experience

• Analyze traffic and usage patterns

• Improve content

You can manage cookie preferences via our [Cookie Settings].

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.