Effective Date: August 20, 2021
Welcome to Woodward Consulting. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our services. By using our service, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Definitions
- Service – The services offered by Woodward Consulting as described on our website.
- Personal Data – Any data that identifies a living individual.
- Usage Data – Information collected automatically, such as page visit duration and browsing behavior.
- Cookies – Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience.
- Data Controller – The entity that determines how and why personal data is processed. In this case, Woodward Consulting.
- Data Processors (Service Providers) – Third-party entities that process data on our behalf.
- Data Subject (User) – Any individual using our service whose personal data is collected.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect the following personally identifiable information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address, including city, state, and postal code
- Cookies and usage data
We may use your personal data to send newsletters, marketing messages, and updates. You can opt out at any time.
Usage Data
We collect information on how you interact with our service, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Unique device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve user experience. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but some features of our service may be limited.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies – Essential for service operation.
- Preference Cookies – Remember your preferences.
- Security Cookies – Used for security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Improve user experience
- Notify you about service updates
- Offer customer support
- Analyze service performance
- Prevent security issues
- Deliver targeted advertising (if applicable)
4. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent
- The necessity to fulfill a contract
- Our legitimate interests
- Legal compliance
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and policy enforcement. Usage data is retained for analytical and security purposes.
6. Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to locations outside your country. We ensure data protection measures are in place for secure transfers.
7. Data Disclosure
We may disclose personal data:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and property
- To prevent fraud or security threats
- To facilitate business transactions (e.g., mergers or acquisitions)
8. Security of Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are an EEA resident, you have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your data
- Object to data processing
- Restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
10. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics and marketing, such as:
- Google Analytics – To track website traffic (Opt-out: Google Opt-out)
- Google Ads (AdWords) – For remarketing (Opt-out: Google Ads Settings)
- Facebook Ads – For targeted advertising (Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences)
- AdRoll – For remarketing (Opt-out: AdRoll Preferences)
11. Links to External Sites
Our service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 18 years old. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Significant updates will be communicated via email or service notifications.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Woodward Consulting
Website: www.woodward-consulting.com
Email: support@woodward-consulting.com