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Your privacy is important to us

Last Updated: December 10, 2024

Berry Inclusive Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Important: By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out contact forms or consultation booking forms
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Request information about our services
Engage with us through email, phone, or other communications

This information may include:

Name (first and last)
Email address
Phone number
Academic information and research interests
Preferred consultation dates and times
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Date and time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our consulting and coaching services
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and send you updates about our services
Personalization: To tailor our services to your specific academic needs and goals
Administrative: To maintain records, send confirmations, and manage appointments
Marketing: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and information about services you may find valuable (with your consent)
Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and 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 may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, including:

Email service providers
Calendar and scheduling platforms (e.g., Calendly)
Website hosting services
Payment processors
Analytics services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication procedures
Secure data storage systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our website
Improve website functionality and performance
Provide personalized content

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

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
Contacting us directly at the information provided below

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Berry Inclusive Consulting

Email: info@berryinclusiveconsulting.com

Phone: 1 (803) 479-7095

Location: Boston, MA