1. Introduction
Vevang Consulting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at vevangconsulting.com or engage our consulting services.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you book a discovery call or contact us
- Business information shared during consulting engagements (covered separately under our Mutual NDA)
- Payment and billing information processed through our third-party payment provider
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule discovery calls
- Deliver consulting services under our engagement agreements
- Send administrative communications related to our services
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering our services (e.g., Google Workspace, Stripe, scheduling tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.
- With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact and inquiry data is retained for up to 24 months after your last interaction. Engagement-related data is retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Request portability of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at eric@vevangconsulting.com.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Vevang Consulting
217 Cedar St. #249
Sandpoint, ID 83864
eric@vevangconsulting.com