RAT Privacy Policy
Overview
VGI Tactics is a d.b.a. of Vecchi Group International LLC. VGI Tactics operates the RAT Fighting System (Rapid Action Tactics). We prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. When you provide sensitive information through our website, it is protected both online and offline.
Online Security
Whenever we collect sensitive information, it is encrypted and transmitted securely. You can confirm this by checking for “https” at the beginning of the URL on our web pages.
Offline Security
While we employ encryption to secure information transmitted online, we also ensure that your data is protected offline. Access to your information is limited to VGI Tactics personnel who need it to serve you. Our service providers store data on their own secured systems.
Registration and Contact Information
To use certain features of our website, users may be required to complete a registration or contact form. During this process, we request certain details — such as your name and email address — that help us stay in touch about the services you have expressed interest in. Additional information may be collected for personalization purposes.
Use and Disclosure
Information you provide is used solely to respond to your inquiry, deliver requested services, and improve our offerings. We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us run our business (website hosting, email, payment processing, and online classes), and only as needed to provide those services, or when required by law.
Information We Collect
When you contact us, register for a course, or sign up for the RAT Briefing, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, city and state, the courses you are interested in, your prerequisite training background, group size, and any message you send us.
Payments
Course deposits and payments are processed securely by Square. We do not see or store your full card number.
Email Communications
If you sign up for the RAT Briefing, we will send you our weekly email series and occasional course announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email.
Cookies
Our website uses basic cookies to function properly and to understand how visitors use the site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not work as intended.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and courses are not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
Your Choices
You may ask us to update or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@vgi-tactics.com.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to provide our services and to meet legal and recordkeeping requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version and its effective date are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us by phone at (605) 920-0229 or by email at info@vgi-tactics.com.
Effective Date: November 11, 2026