Privacy Policy
At Groove Consulting, accessible at grooveconsulting.io, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our consulting services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it, such as through contact forms, service inquiries, or client registration, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or payment details.
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Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect data like your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Children’s Information: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
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Direct Input: Forms you fill out, such as contact forms or service request forms.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies help us improve your experience and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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Third-Party Services: Tools like Google Analytics or payment processors may collect data on our behalf, subject to their privacy policies.
3. Why We Collect Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and improve our consulting services, such as responding to inquiries or delivering tailored advice.
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Personalize your experience on our website.
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Send marketing communications, with your consent, which you can opt out of at any time.
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Analyze website usage to enhance functionality and performance.
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Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
4. How We Share Information
We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third parties like payment processors, hosting services, or analytics providers, who are contractually obligated to protect your data.
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Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
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Opt-Out: Opt out of data sharing or marketing communications.
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Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email]. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures, such as SSL encryption, to protect your data during transmission and storage. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. International Data Transfers
We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place for cross-border transfers to comply with laws like GDPR.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Last updated” date. Changes will not apply retroactively without your consent.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Groove Consulting