1. Data Controller
DD Consulting LLC ("DD Consulting", "we", "us", or "our") is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletters or publications
- Register for webinars, events, or training programs
- Apply for career opportunities
- Engage our consulting services
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device identifiers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Deliver the services you have requested
- Send you relevant communications, including newsletters and event invitations
- Process registrations for webinars, training, and events
- Evaluate job applications and manage our recruitment process
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take pre-contractual steps at your request
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, marketing, and fraud prevention
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers, analytics tools)
- Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, and other professional advisors as necessary
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Affiliated Companies: Our subsidiaries and affiliates for business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy
All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.
6. International Data Transfers
DD Consulting operates globally, and your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities
- Ensuring recipients are in countries with adequate data protection laws
- Obtaining your explicit consent where required
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- To provide our services and maintain our business relationship with you
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection and security
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant content and advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing of your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification where appropriate
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
