Privacy Policy

Information you provide directly

If you contact us by email, we receive your email address, your name (if included), and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

Our hosting provider (Microsoft Azure) may collect standard server log data when you visit the Site. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time of access
• Referring URL

This data is collected by the hosting infrastructure for operational purposes (security, uptime, error diagnosis) and is not used by us for tracking, profiling, or marketing.

What we do not collect

• We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
• We do not use analytics services (no Google Analytics, no tracking pixels).
• We do not use third-party advertising networks.
• We do not collect payment information through this Site.
• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries — when you email us, we use your contact information to reply.
• To operate the Site — server logs help us maintain security and diagnose technical issues.

We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or targeted advertising.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own purposes. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — our hosting provider (Microsoft Azure) processes server requests as part of delivering the Site. They operate under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Data Retention

Email correspondence is retained as long as necessary to address your inquiry and maintain our business records. Server logs are retained according to our hosting provider's standard retention policies.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect information transmitted to and stored on our systems, including HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Third-Party Links

The Site 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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

contact@barkerconsulting.llc