PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY - NICK RICHARDS CONSULTING LLC

Last Update: February 11, 2025

At Nick Richards Consulting LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you:

Register on our site
Place an order
Subscribe to our newsletter
Respond to a survey
Fill out a form

When ordering or registering on our site, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other relevant details. However, you can also visit our site anonymously.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Processing Transactions – Your information will only be used to fulfill orders, deliver services, and provide customer support. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information without your consent.
Sending Periodic Emails – The email address provided for order processing will be used solely to send you order-related updates, promotional materials (if opted-in), and relevant business communications.
Marketing Communications – If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional marketing messages regarding products, services, or company updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Personalization & Analytics – To improve user experience, we may use collected data to tailor content, measure engagement, and enhance website functionality.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or access your personal data. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of your data.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website or one of our blogs. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

4. Purposes for Collecting Personal Information

We collect and use personal information to:

Offer, maintain, and improve our services, including claims-related services
Authenticate and verify user identity
Enhance safety and security by preventing fraudulent or illegal activity
Conduct research, analytics, and business development
Provide relevant product recommendations and marketing communications
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. Sharing Your Information

In accordance with CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) and other applicable laws, we do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with trusted third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements. These may include:

Payment processors
Internet service providers
Data analytics providers
Marketing and advertising services
Insurance and financial services providers
Legal, tax, and accounting professionals
Consumer reporting agencies
Government entities, law enforcement, and regulators (as required by law)

When we share personal data, it is solely for business purposes, such as order fulfillment, compliance, or service optimization.

6. Third-Party Links & External Sites

Our website may include third-party products, services, or links to external websites. These external sites have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage users to review the privacy statements of any third-party sites they visit.

If you navigate to a third-party service from our website, you may be asked to provide personal information. Any data shared with these external platforms is subject to their own privacy policies, not ours.

7. Compliance with Privacy Regulations

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) Compliance

We are fully compliant with CalOPPA and do not distribute personal information to outside parties without consent.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Compliance

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. Our website and services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a minor, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

8. Your Consent & Control Over Your Data

By using our site, you consent to this Privacy Policy. You have the right to:
✔ Request access to the data we have collected about you
✔ Opt-out of marketing communications
✔ Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations

To request any of the above, please contact us at hello@nickrichards.io

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated through email or a website notice. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

Nick Richards Consulting LLC

📍 738 E Dundee Rd. #199, Palatine, IL 60074
📧 hello@nickrichards.io
📞 ‪(708) 232-8683‬

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us. Your privacy matters, and we are committed to keeping your information secure. 🚀