Last Updated: 9/7/25

The Guided Buyer (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates under the Mad Pelican Marketing business umbrella. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.theguidedbuyer.com use our services, or engage with us in other ways. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use our site.

• Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and similar contact details.
   
• Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing information, and other financial details necessary to process transactions.
   
• Account Information: Username, password, and other account-related information.
   

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
   
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience.
   

• Process transactions and manage your membership or product listings.
   
• Send administrative information, including updates to terms, conditions, and policies.
   

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and site functionality.
   
• Develop new products, services, and features under The Guided Buyer and Mad Pelican Marketing umbrella.
   

• Send newsletters, marketing materials, and updates that may be of interest.
   
• Respond to your questions, comments, or customer service requests.
   

• Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect our rights and property.
   
• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
   

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party providers that support us with payment processing, hosting, email delivery, analytics, and marketing.
   
• For Business Transfers: Your information may be shared or transferred in connection with any merger, sale, financing, or acquisition involving The Guided Buyer or Mad Pelican Marketing.
   
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.
   

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. While we take reasonable steps to secure your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
   
• The right to restrict or object to processing.
   
• The right to data portability.
   

If you make a request, we have one month to respond. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Guided Buyer / Mad Pelican Marketing
Email: Josh@theguidedbuyer.com

Last Updated: 9/7/25

Welcome to The Guided Buyer, operated under the Mad Pelican Marketing business umbrella (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using our website (www.theguidedbuyer.com  and related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you may not use our site or services.

• You must be at least 18 years old to use our services.
   
• You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information when registering products, creating an account, or communicating with us.
   
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information and for all activities under your account.
   

• All product listings require an active membership tier. Membership details, benefits, and pricing are outlined on our website and may be updated from time to time.
   
• By registering products, you confirm that the information provided is accurate, truthful, and complies with applicable laws and regulations.
   
• We reserve the right to decline or remove listings that we determine to be inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate.
   

• Awards are based on consumer voting and write-in nominations. We do not guarantee that any product will win an award.
   
• We may adjust award categories, timelines, or processes as needed to maintain fairness and accuracy.
   

• All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of The Guided Buyer and Mad Pelican Marketing, unless otherwise noted.
   
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission.
   

• Membership fees and advertising costs are clearly listed on our site. By purchasing a membership, you authorize us (and our third-party payment processors) to process payments as described.
   
• All sales are final unless otherwise required by law.
   

• We strive to provide accurate and reliable services but make no guarantees that the website or publications will be error-free or uninterrupted.
   
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Guided Buyer and Mad Pelican Marketing are not liable for any damages resulting from your use of our services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
   

• We may suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or misuse of our platform.
   

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Guided Buyer / Mad Pelican Marketing
Email: Josh@theguidedbuyer.com