1. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how The Darcy Group LLC (“The Darcy Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit the-darcy-group.com, submit a contact form, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with our website and services.
This policy applies only to information handled by The Darcy Group in connection with this website and related business communications. It does not govern third-party websites or services that have their own privacy practices.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
When you contact us or submit a website form, we may collect information such as your name, company or organization, email address, phone number, the type of support you are seeking, and information you choose to include in a message or inquiry.
Information collected automatically
When you use the website, our hosting, form, analytics, security, and technology providers may automatically receive technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP address, date and time of access, and interactions with the website.
Professional and business information
If you contact us in a business capacity, we may also process your job title, employer, business contact information, and information about your organization's operational or supply chain needs.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective, current, or former clients.
- Evaluate requests for consulting, advisory, interim, part-time, or project-based support.
- Provide, administer, and improve our website and services.
- Schedule conversations and manage business relationships.
- Maintain records of communications and business transactions.
- Protect the security, availability, and integrity of the website and our systems.
- Detect, investigate, or prevent fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce applicable agreements.
- Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
5. How We Disclose Information
We may disclose personal information only as reasonably necessary for legitimate business and legal purposes, including to:
- Service providers and contractors that support website hosting, customer relationship management, forms, email, communications, analytics, security, and related business operations.
- Professional advisors such as attorneys, accountants, insurers, or consultants when reasonably necessary.
- Business transaction parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, subject to applicable law.
- Government, regulatory, or legal authorities when disclosure is required by law, legal process, or reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.
We do not intend to publish personal information submitted through the contact form. We do not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, supporting potential or actual engagements, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Retention periods may vary based on the type of information, the nature of the relationship, legal requirements, and operational needs. When information is no longer reasonably needed, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it consistent with applicable requirements and our technical capabilities.
7. Information Security
We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures that we consider reasonable and appropriate for the nature of the information we handle. These measures are intended to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
No website, transmission method, storage system, or security measure is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for using appropriate caution when transmitting information online and for avoiding submission of sensitive information through general website forms.
8. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include rights to request access, correction, deletion, or information about certain processing activities. You may also have the right to object to or opt out of certain uses or disclosures in jurisdictions where those rights apply.
To submit a privacy request, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. Authorized agents may be required to provide proof of authority. Some information may be exempt from a request under applicable law.
9. California Privacy Notice
California law provides certain privacy rights to eligible California residents when the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA”), applies to a business and the particular processing activity.
Subject to applicable thresholds, exceptions, and verification requirements, those rights may include the right to know/access personal information, request deletion, request correction, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information, and receive equal service and pricing without unlawful discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
The Darcy Group does not intentionally request sensitive personal information through its general contact form. If CCPA obligations apply to a particular activity, we will process applicable consumer requests as required by law.
10. Children's Privacy
This website and our consulting services are directed to businesses and adults, not children. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under 13 through this website. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to or embedded functionality from third parties. Those services operate under their own terms and privacy policies, and The Darcy Group is not responsible for their privacy or security practices. We encourage you to review the policies of third-party services before providing information to them.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top identifies the most recent revision. Material changes may be communicated through the website or another appropriate method when required.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy request, contact:
The Darcy Group LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 805-443-0522