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Privacy
Policy

Last Updated: Aug. 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Whistlers Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Whistlers," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.whistlersinsurance.com, request insurance quotes, communicate with our agency, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:

Personal Information
  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Date of birth
  • Driver's license information
  • Vehicle information
  • Property information
  • Household information
  • Prior insurance history
  • Claims history
  • Insurance coverage preferences
Sensitive Information

When necessary to obtain insurance quotes or service policies, we may collect information such as:

  • Driver's license numbers
  • Social Security numbers (only when required by an insurance carrier)
  • Date of birth
  • Financial information needed for underwriting
  • Property ownership information

We collect sensitive information only when reasonably necessary and as permitted by applicable law.

3. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • Website usage information

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Understand website traffic
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Maintain website security

We may also use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.

5. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide insurance quotes
  • Compare insurance options among carriers
  • Communicate regarding requested services
  • Answer questions
  • Process applications
  • Service existing policies
  • Assist with claims
  • Improve our website
  • Detect fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Maintain business records
  • Send educational materials or marketing communications (only where permitted by law)
6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only as reasonably necessary with:

Insurance Companies

Insurance carriers, managing general agencies (MGAs), wholesalers, comparative rating platforms, underwriting companies, and other insurance service providers as reasonably necessary to obtain quotes, issue policies, service coverage, or assist with claims.

Comparative Rating Platforms

Comparative rating platforms and agency management systems that assist us in obtaining quotes and servicing insurance policies.

Service Providers

Third-party companies that help us operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting
  • Email providers
  • Customer relationship management systems
  • Electronic signature providers
  • Document management providers
  • Analytics providers

These companies are permitted to use your information only to provide services to Whistlers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, governmental investigation, or to protect our legal rights.

7. Information Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide requested services
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Satisfy insurance record retention obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or destroy it where practical.

9. Marketing Communications

If you choose to receive marketing communications from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
  • Replying STOP to text messages (where applicable)
  • Contacting our office directly

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may continue sending communications regarding your insurance policies or requested services.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to insurance carriers, government agencies, vendors, or other third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age or who are acting under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website.

However, in the course of providing insurance products and services, we may collect personal information about minors, including licensed drivers under the age of 18, when that information is provided by a parent, legal guardian, named insured, or otherwise required to obtain or service an insurance policy.

If you believe a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information directly through our website without appropriate parental consent, please contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law
  • Request information regarding how your data has been used
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Certain information may be retained where required by insurance regulations, legal obligations, fraud prevention, or other legitimate business purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature.

Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our website does not currently respond differently when such signals are received.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. SMS Compliance

If you choose to communicate with us by text message, you consent to receive text messages related to your requested quotes, policies, appointments, or customer service. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Whistlers Insurance Agency, Inc.

9102 White Chimney Lane
Great Falls, Virginia 22066

Phone: (703) 581-7036

Email: info@whistlersinsurance.com

Website: www.whistlersinsurance.com