Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for David Hepburn, III, IT/IS Consultant and associates, herein known as "the Organization"
Effective Date: May 30, 2001

At the Organization, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our IT consulting services or visit our website.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Business Information: Company name, job title, and company address.
Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and access times when interacting with our website or services.
Client Data: Information shared by clients in the course of providing IT consulting services, which may include confidential business data, technical issues, system configurations, or other sensitive information.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal and business information we collect to:
Provide IT consulting services and related support.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Manage and improve our website and services.
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (you can opt-out at any time).
Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal interests.

3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in delivering our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by government authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal and business information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal data or ask to correct inaccurate information.-
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data where legally permitted.-
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.-
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.  To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at drh3@pm.me.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

David Hepburn, III, IT/IS Consultant and associates  
Email: drh3@pm.me