Last updated June 17, 2024

1. Introduction

Left Fork Consulting, a Massachusetts limited liability company ("[Company Name]" or "we"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website at www.leftforkconsulting.com (the “Website”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Website.

This Policy applies to information we collect on this Website or in email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other means.

Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check this Policy periodically for updates.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in two main ways: automatically when you interact with our Website, and directly from you when you voluntarily provide it.

Automatically Collected Data: When you access the Website, our servers automatically collect certain information. This data does not personally identify you and includes:

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed before and after accessing the Website.

• Device Data: Information about the device you use to access our Website, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and geo-location data. The specific data collected depends on your device and software settings.

Data You Provide Directly: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Website, such as when you register, make a purchase, or contact us. This data may include:

• Personal Data: Your name, email address, telephone number, company name and interests.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently. We collect and use your information only where:

• It is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract (e.g., providing a service you request).

• It satisfies a legitimate interest (which is not overridden by your data protection interests), such as for research and development, marketing, and protecting our legal rights.

• You give us consent for a specific purpose (e.g., sending you our newsletter).

• We need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.

You have the right to change your mind at any time where you have given consent for a specific purpose. We do not keep personal information for longer than necessary and protect it using commercially acceptable means. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

4. Collection and Use of Information

We may collect, hold, use, and disclose information for the following purposes:

• To customize or personalize your experience of our Website.

• To enable you to access and use our Website and associated applications.

• To communicate with you.

• For internal record-keeping and administrative purposes.

• For analytics, market research, and business development.

• To run competitions and offer additional benefits.

• For advertising and marketing, including sending you promotional information about our products and services and third-party information we believe may interest you.

• To comply with legal obligations and resolve any disputes.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

• By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal processes, investigate potential violations of our policies, or protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

6. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to collect information about you and your activity across our site. A cookie is a small piece of data that our Website stores on your computer and accesses each time you visit. This helps us understand how you use our site and serve you content based on preferences you have specified. Please refer to our Cookie Policy at www.leftforkconsulting.com/privacy-policy  for more information, which is incorporated herein by reference.

7. Email Communications

We may use your email address to send you information and updates pertaining to your online inquiry or order. If you decide to opt-in to our mailing list for ongoing email communications, we use a double opt-in process to confirm your subscription. As part of that opt-in list, you will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.

8. Your Rights and Controlling Your Personal Information

• Choice and Consent: By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Policy. If you are under 16 years old, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Website and provide personal information.

• Information from Third Parties: If we receive personal information about you from a third party, we will protect it as set out in this Policy. If you are a third party providing personal information about someone else, you must have their consent to do so.

• Restrict: You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information. If you previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing, you may change your mind at any time by contacting us.

• Access and Data Portability: You may request details of the personal information we hold about you and request a copy in a readable format. You may also request that we erase your personal information or transfer it to another third party.

• Correction: If you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, please contact us. We will correct any information found to be inaccurate or incomplete.

• Notification of Data Breaches: We will comply with applicable laws regarding data breaches.

• Complaints: If you believe we have breached a relevant data protection law, please contact us with details. We will promptly investigate and respond to your complaint. You may also contact a regulatory body or data protection authority.

• Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe from our email database or opt-out of communications, please contact us or use the opt-out facilities provided in the communication.

9. International Transfers of Personal Information

The personal information we collect is stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our partners, affiliates, and third-party providers maintain facilities. By providing us with your personal information, you consent to the disclosure to these overseas third parties.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA + CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.

• Request the deletion of personal information we collect or maintain.

• Opt-out of the sale of their personal information.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. Unless permitted by the CCPA, we will not:

• Deny you goods or services.

• Charge you different prices or rates for goods or services, including through granting discounts or other benefits, or imposing penalties.

• Provide you a different level or quality of goods or services.

• Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.

11. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

CalOPPA requires us to disclose the following:

• Users can visit our Website anonymously.

• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word “Privacy” and can be easily found on the footer of our Website.

• Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.

• Users are able to change their personal information by emailing us at hello@leftforkconsulting.com. 

12. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect any information from anyone under the age of 16. Our Website, products, and services are all directed to people who are at least 16 years old or older. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under age 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

13. Business Transfers

If we or our assets are acquired, or in the unlikely event that we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, we may transfer your data to any parties who acquire us. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and the acquiring parties may continue to use your personal information according to this Policy.

14. Limitations of Our Privacy Policy

Our Website may link to external sites not operated by us. We have no control over the content and policies of those sites and cannot accept responsibility for their privacy practices.

15. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may change this Policy to reflect current practices. We will take reasonable steps to notify users of changes via our Website. Your continued use of this site after any changes will be regarded as acceptance of our practices around privacy and personal information.

If we make significant changes to this Policy, we will ask you to re-consent to the amended Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@leftforkconsulting.com.