Last updated: 07/21/2024

Introduction

Welcome to Smith Consultant Group LLC (“SCG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. What Information Do We Collect?
We collect various types of personal data, including:

• • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and job title.
  • Professional Information: Employment history, education background, and professional qualifications.
  • Financial Information: Payment details for billing purposes.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How Do We Collect Your Data?
SCG collects data through:

• • Online forms on our website
  • Direct interactions such as email or phone communications
  • Automated technologies like cookies when you visit our website

3. How Do We Use Your Data?
We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• • To provide and manage our consulting services
  • To process transactions and send invoices
  • To communicate with you regarding our services
  • To improve our website and services based on your feedback
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. How Do We Obtain Consent?
We obtain your consent through:

• • Explicit consent via online forms
  • Implied consent through your use of our website and services

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

5. What Are Your Data Protection Rights?
SCG ensures you can exercise your rights regarding your personal data, including:

• • Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.

6. Do We Share Your Data with Third Parties?
We may share your personal data with:

• • Service providers who assist in our business operations (e.g., payment processors, IT service providers)
  • Regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies if required by law

We ensure all third parties respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.

7. How Do We Protect Your Data?
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• • Data encryption
  • Access control measures
  • Regular security assessments

8. Do We Transfer Your Data Internationally?
SCG may transfer your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR requirements, using standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.

9. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
SCG may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: legal@scgrnconsults.com