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This Privacy Policy aims to inform our users about how we handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII) collected through our website. PII, as defined under US privacy law and information security, is data that can be used alone or with other information to identify, contact, or locate an individual, or to identify an individual in context. We encourage you to read this policy thoroughly to understand our practices regarding your PII in accordance with our website.

What personal information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you interact with our website, for example, by subscribing to our newsletter, registering for webinars, purchasing consulting services, or participating in a survey. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, mailing address, credit card information, and other details to enhance your experience with us.

When do we collect information?

Information is collected from you when you place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, register for a webinar, or enter information on our site to utilize our services or features.

How do we use your information?

The information we collect may be used in the following ways:

  • To personalize and improve our website for a better user experience.
  • To process transactions swiftly.
  • To send periodic emails regarding services, orders, or other products and services.

How do we protect your information?

We prioritize the security of your information with regular scans for vulnerabilities and implementing security measures such as malware scanning, SSL encryption, and securing your data behind protected networks accessible only to those with special access rights who are obliged to keep the information confidential. Transactions are processed through secure gateway providers and not stored on our servers.

Do we use ‘cookies’?

Yes, we use cookies to enhance your experience, understand your preferences for future visits, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions. This allows us to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You have the option to turn off cookies in your browser settings, though some features of our site may not function properly as a result.

Third-party disclosure and links

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to outside parties without advance notice, except for website hosting partners and others who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may include third-party products or services on our website, which have independent privacy policies.

Google

We use Google AdSense Advertising on our website. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on past visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.

Compliance with Laws

We comply with CalOPPA, COPPA, the Fair Information Practices Principles, and the CAN-SPAM Act, ensuring the protection and privacy of all users, including minors under the age of 13, and providing users with rights regarding their personal information.

For any privacy-specific concerns or to make changes to your personal information, please contact us directly.

How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
 
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It’s also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking
 
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.
 
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
 
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify you via email
      • Within 7 business days
      • Within 7 business days
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
 
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
 
We collect your email address in order to:
      • Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
      • Process orders and to send information and updates pertaining to orders.
      • Send you additional information related to your product and/or service
      • Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.
 
To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:
      • Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
      • Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
      • Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
      • Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
      • Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
      • Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at
      • Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email.

and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.

Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.
[email protected]