Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 10, 2026
Company: Data Seed Consulting Group
Website: www.dataseedconsulting.com
Contact: principal@dataseedconsulting.com
Summary
We collect only what we need to operate this website, respond to inquiries, and improve the site’s experience. We do not sell personal information.
What We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
A. Information you provide directly Contact form / email: name, email, phone (optional), company, and the message you submit. Consultation booking: appointment details and any notes you provide.
B. Information collected automatically (basic analytics & security)
Technical data: IP address, browser type/version, device/OS, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps. Cookies & similar technologies: small files used to remember preferences, measure site traffic, and maintain security. Aggregated/anonymous statistics: e.g., page counts and trends. If you use Google Analytics or a privacy-preserving alternative, list it here (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization, Plausible, Fathom).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide advisory/consulting services.
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website.
- Analyze site performance (e.g., which pages are most useful).
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK) we process personal data under these legal bases:
- Contract: to respond to your requests or deliver services.
- Legitimate interests: website operations, security, and analytics proportionate to your privacy.
- Consent: where required (e.g., non-essential cookies, marketing).
- Legal obligation: where we must retain or disclose data.
Cookies & Analytics
Essential cookies: required for security and core functionality.
Analytics cookies (limited SEO setup): help us understand site usage.
Your choices: You can manage cookies in your browser settings. If required by law in your region, we display a cookie banner that lets you accept/reject non-essential cookies.
Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to browser DNT signals due to a lack of common standards. If you use a specific analytics tool, add a link to its privacy policy and instructions to opt out (e.g., Google’s opt-out add-on). If you do not use analytics, state that explicitly.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share it with: Service providers/Processors: website hosting, email, scheduling, analytics, and security tools—only as needed to provide their services, under confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Legal & compliance: if required by law, regulation, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
Business transfers: in a reorganization or acquisition, your data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.
We use Proton as our primary service provider, keeping your data encrypted and secure. Other vendors that may include your business contact information include Toggl, Wave, and banking information associated with our accounts. This website was made using Wix.
International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your region (e.g., EU/UK to US), we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures, where required.
Data Retention
Contact inquiries: kept for up to [12–24 months] after last interaction, unless you request deletion sooner or we need to keep records for legal/business reasons.
Client records: retained per engagement and regulatory/accounting requirements.
Analytics logs: kept for up to a maximum of 14 months
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information (e.g., HTTPS, access controls, least-privilege access, and vendor due diligence). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have rights to:
- Access, correct, update, or delete personal information.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Data portability (receive a copy of your data).
How to exercise your rights: contact us at principal@dataseedconsulting.com. We’ll respond as required by applicable law.
California Privacy (CPRA/CCPA)
We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by California law. You may request: access, deletion, and information about our data practices. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information to infer characteristics.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16 (or the age required by your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child provided us personal information, contact us to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the latest changes. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Policy or our data practices, contact: principal@dataseedconsulting.com
Data Seed Consulting Group operates within the Province of British Columbia, Canada and is subject to the Personal Information Protection Act. If you have a complaint, please contact us first in an attempt to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia at info@oipc.bc.ca.