Privacy policy

Merging Path Consulting ("Merging Path Consulting," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information obtained through our website (www.mergingpath.com, the "Website"). By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will become effective upon posting. Your continued use of our Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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2. Your Consent

By voluntarily submitting your personal information through our Website’s contact form, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Processing your personal information enables us to respond to your inquiries and is carried out in our legitimate business interests, as further described below.

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3. Data We Collect

We collect two types of data:

Personal Data: We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide through our contact form, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name
• Personal or Business website
• Any additional information you include in your message

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Usage Data: We automatically collect non-personally identifiable data when you interact with our Website, including:

• Device type and operating system
• Browser type
• IP address
• Referring web pages
• Pages visited on our Website
• Time spent on our Website
• Access times and dates
• General geographic location

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We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and engagement. Our Website also uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
• Improve our Website and services
• Communicate with you regarding our offerings
• Monitor website performance and user engagement
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers for business purposes, including:

• Calendly - call scheduling (see their Privacy Policy).
• Typeform - contact form management (see their Privacy Policy).
• Asana - project management (see their (Privacy Policy).
• Google Analytics - website analytics (see their Privacy Policy).
• QuickBooks - payment processing (see their Privacy Policy).
• Mailchimp - email list management (see their Privacy Policy).
• Google Workspace - internal communication (see their Privacy Policy).
• Apple iMessage - internal communication (see their Privacy Policy).
• Zoom - internal communication (see their Privacy Policy).

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These third-party providers adhere to industry-standard security practices to protect your data. If you require further details about our service providers, please contact us.

Additionally, we may disclose your information:

• As required by law or legal proceedings
• To comply with governmental or regulatory requests
• To enforce our agreements or protect our operations
• In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

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6. Data Storage and International Transfers

Your personal data may be stored and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we engage service providers. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, including entering into Standard Contractual Clauses where necessary.

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7. Data Security

We employ commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You provide your data at your own risk.

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8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you wish to request data deletion, please contact us.

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9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
• To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@mergingpath.com.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take appropriate steps to delete the data.

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11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites that operate independently. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

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12. Opting Out of Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in our communications or by updating your email preferences. Even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you important service-related messages.

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13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@mergingpath.com
Mail: Merging Path Consulting, 162 Waln Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08620

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This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to handling your data responsibly and transparently. Please review it periodically for updates.

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