Last updated: July 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how GDS Associates, Inc. (referred to as GDS Associates, we, us, or our) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information obtained from visitors and clients of our website located at www.gdsassociates.mom and any related subdomains. GDS Associates, Inc. is a computer integrated systems design firm headquartered at 1850 Parkway Pl SE Ste 800, Marietta, GA 30067-8260, United States. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any term of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through contact forms, email communications, phone inquiries, and service requests. This information may include your full name, email address, telephone number, company name, job title, mailing address, and any other details you choose to share with us when describing your project requirements or requesting information about our services.
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, the date and time of your visit, and the duration of your session. We use this information for analytics, security monitoring, and website improvement purposes. This technical data is aggregated and anonymized where possible and is not used to personally identify individual visitors except in cases where we are investigating security incidents or policy violations.
If you submit a request for proposal, inquiry about our services, or registration for training programs, we may collect additional information relevant to the specific engagement, including project scope details, technical requirements, preferred timelines, budget parameters, and any information about your existing technology infrastructure that you choose to share. This information is used solely to evaluate and respond to your request.
GDS Associates uses the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request; to communicate with you about your projects, account status, and service updates; to improve our website, services, and client experience; to comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements; to detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats; to send periodic communications regarding industry news, service announcements, and relevant technology updates, subject to your communication preferences; to process payments and manage billing for services rendered; and to conduct internal research and analysis for business planning and service improvement.
We may also use your information to contact you about feedback or satisfaction surveys regarding your experience with our services. Participation in such surveys is voluntary, and your responses will be used to improve the quality of our service delivery.
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by contacting us at team@gdsassociates.mom; the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract with you; our legitimate business interests in operating and improving our services, maintaining the security of our systems, and communicating with clients and prospects; and compliance with applicable legal obligations, including record-keeping requirements under United States federal and state law.
Where we rely on consent as the legal basis, we will obtain your explicit consent before collecting or processing your personal data. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
GDS Associates does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that those parties agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify. These service providers include web hosting providers, email communication platforms, customer relationship management systems, payment processors, and analytics services.
We may also disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, and we will notify you via email and a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your information.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Generally, we retain client communication records for a period of seven years following the completion of the applicable engagement. Technical log data is retained for a period of twelve months. Information collected through contact forms and inquiry submissions is retained for three years after the last communication with the submitter. When information is no longer needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we securely delete or anonymize it.
GDS Associates implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using TLS protocols, secure server infrastructure with restricted access controls, regular security audits, employee training on data protection and privacy practices, and documented incident response procedures. We maintain SOC 2 Type II certification, which includes independent verification of our security controls. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable law.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: the right to access the personal data we hold about you; the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data; the right to request deletion of your data subject to certain exceptions such as legal retention requirements; the right to restrict or object to processing; the right to data portability in a commonly used, machine-readable format; and the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at team@gdsassociates.mom. We will respond to your request within thirty days.
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors originate. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period. We use analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website and to identify areas for improvement. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences, including the ability to block all cookies or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website, but you will still be able to access all public content.
This website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services that are not owned or controlled by GDS Associates. This includes links to our technology partners, industry publications, and professional references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. The inclusion of a link on our website does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content.
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. GDS Associates ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place for any such transfers, including standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms, to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection. Our primary data processing facilities are located in the United States, and by submitting your personal data to us, you agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in the United States.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of sixteen. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under sixteen. If we become aware that a child under sixteen has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible. If you believe that a child under sixteen has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at team@gdsassociates.mom so that we can take appropriate action.
GDS Associates reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the last updated date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice through the website or via email for material changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
GDS Associates, Inc.
1850 Parkway Pl SE Ste 800
Marietta, GA 30067-8260, United States
Email: team@gdsassociates.mom
Phone: +1 279 246 5605
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia and the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Cobb County, Georgia, provided that GDS Associates may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or confidential information. The parties agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Privacy Policy will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Cobb County, Georgia.
By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. This Privacy Policy is an integral part of the Terms of Service available on this website.