PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: December 11, 2025

Cedar Path Consultancy LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy applies to www.cedarpath.com and any services we provide.
We act as the data controller for personal information collected through our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company information

  • Any details you share through contact forms or email

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, Squarespace (our website host) may automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)

  • IP address

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • General location (city-level)

  • Cookie and tracking data (restricted until consent)

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use data to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide coaching, training, and consulting services

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Analyze traffic and site usage (only if you accept cookies)

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – EU/UK users)

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver services you request

  • Legitimate interest – to improve our services and maintain security

3. Who Processes Your Data

We use trusted third-party service providers, including:

  • Squarespace – website hosting, analytics

  • Google Analytics – only if you accept non-essential cookies

  • Microsoft Outlook – email communications

  • Stripe – payment processing, when applicable

These partners process data solely to support our services and are not permitted to use it for their own marketing purposes.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your data may be processed and stored in the U.S. Squarespace uses Standard Contractual Clauses and other safeguards to protect data transferred internationally. By using our website, you consent to this processing.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to function

  • Analytics cookies – optional; used only with your consent

  • Functional cookies – remember your settings and preferences

Your Cookie Choices

You can:

  • Accept or decline optional cookies through the banner on your first visit

  • Change your preferences anytime using the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer

  • Block cookies through your browser settings

  • Enable “Do Not Track” or “Global Privacy Control” signals (we honor these to the extent supported by your browser by not loading optional cookies)

If you decline cookies, the website will still function normally, but we will not collect analytics data.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Delete your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Restrict how we process your data

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You may:

  • Request to know what personal information we collect and use

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-out of data “sales” (we do not sell personal data)

  • Exercise your rights without discrimination

To exercise any of these rights, email atropin@cedarpath.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide requested services

  • Meet legal, accounting, and tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Typical retention periods include:

  • Contact form inquiries: up to 2 years

  • Client project data: up to 5 years

  • Website analytics: up to 26 months

  • Financial and tax records: up to 7 years

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Secure hosting infrastructure (Squarespace)

  • Regular security updates

  • Limited internal access to personal data

No online system is 100% secure, but we are committed to safeguarding all information entrusted to us.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will always reflect the most recent version. Material changes may be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to active clients.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Cedar Path Consultancy LLC
Austin, Texas
Email: atropin@cedarpath.com

For privacy-related requests, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line.