Privacy Policy

Introduction

Ahenslee Consulting LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit an inquiry.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you submit an inquiry through our website, we collect:

• Personal information (name, email address, company, role)
• Organization details (organization type, target agency, funding mechanism)
• Project information (project summary, key needs, target submission timeline)
• Optional files you choose to upload (proposals, preliminary data, etc.)

Analytics Information

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• General geographic location (city/country level)

We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and have disabled data sharing with Google.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiry about our SBIR consulting services
• Assess the fit between your project and our expertise
• Provide you with information about our services and potential engagement
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use our site
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Zapier to process inquiry form submissions and route them via email. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand and analyze website usage (via Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your inquiry information for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your inquiry and potential engagement
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

If you do not engage our services, we will typically delete your inquiry information after 2 years.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [TODO: Privacy contact email to be provided]

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: