Privacy Policy

Updated: March 1, 2026

At 1stvg.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (1stvg.com) or interact with us to rent or purchase construction equipment and supplies.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you or your business. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping/delivery address (including specific job site locations).

  • Identity Verification: When renting equipment, we may collect a copy of your driver’s license, state ID, or corporate identification to verify identity and prevent fraud or theft.

  • Financial Information: Credit card numbers, bank routing details, or commercial credit application data. (Note: Payment processing is typically handled by secure third-party gateways, and we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).

  • Account History: Records of equipment rented, purchased, returned, and any related customer service inquiries.

  • Automatically Collected Data: When you browse 1stvg.com, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior using cookies or similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

  • Fulfilling Orders: To process transactions, schedule deliveries or pickups to job sites, and manage equipment rental agreements.

  • Identity & Fraud Prevention: To verify your identity before releasing high-value construction equipment for rent or sale.

  • Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries, provide equipment support, and send administrative notices (such as rental return reminders or invoice updates).

  • Marketing: To send you promotional emails about new equipment, seasonal supplies, or special offers (you may opt out of these at any time).

  • Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior so we can improve the functionality and user experience of 1stvg.com.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, delivery/freight partners, and IT hosting services. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal & Safety Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or secure our equipment.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

1stvg.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and track analytics. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email we send.

  • Access and Update: You may review, correct, or update your account information at any time by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as equipment manufacturers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

9. Contact Us

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

1stvg.com

  • Email: sales@1stvg.com

  • Phone: (707) 673-2165

  • Address: 1229 Western St. Suite #2, Fairfield CA 94533

First Vanguard and its subsidiaries have been alerted to a rise in fraudulent invoices, purchase orders, credit applications and banking instructions being sent to companies. These fraudulent communications impersonate companies and request: credit applications, equipment or material orders or changes to banking details.

These fraudulent messages may include the First Vanguard logo, the name of a real First Vanguard employee, and an accurate First Vanguard office address. They may include an invoice, purchase order or application that appears to be legitimate. The email addresses used may resemble @1stvg.com or one of First Vanguard’s subsidiary domains, but are slightly different. They are often sent indicating a sense of urgency or penalty if action isn’t taken quickly. You may notice misspellings or grammatical errors.

Identifying Potential Fraud

  • Check the email address and person requesting: Please ensure the email originates from “[name]@1stvg.com” or another recognized First Vanguard subsidiary domain. Fraudulent emails may use similar but incorrect domains. Note that First Vanguard executive leadership team rarely handles purchasing, invoicing or credit applications

  • Request details: Be cautious if the email requests a change in First Vanguard’s bank details. First Vanguard rarely changes its bank details, and would communicate any changes formally.

  • Verify identity: Call (707) 673-2165 or email sales@1stvg.com to confirm the communication is real. Do not use the contact information in the request to confirm validity.

  • GEP Supplier Portal: The fastest, safest and most secure way to confirm the validity of an order is to register on our supplier portal where suppliers can view and acknowledge purchase orders and submit invoices.

If you receive fraudulent communications, please contact First Vanguard at sales@1stvg.com and forward the email, phone number and any other documentation. Additionally, you can:

Never ship materials, provide a service or change First Vanguard’s banking details without first confirming the validity of the request. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.