Effective Date: August 5, 2025
Career Consulted Co (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our professional development services.
By accessing our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Career Consulted Co is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals grow professionally through services like resume writing, career coaching, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation. Our website is used to share information, connect with clients, and process service requests and transactions.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to improve your experience and provide our services effectively. The types of data we collect include:
a) Personal Information
We collect personal information when you:
Fill out a contact form
Book a consultation
Sign up for a service or package
Make a purchase through our site
Subscribe to our newsletter
This may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Company or employment information (if provided)
Resume or other uploaded documents (if applicable)
b) Payment Information
Payments made through our site are processed using third-party payment processors (e.g., WooCommerce with PayPal or Stripe). We do not store your credit/debit card details on our servers. These transactions are encrypted and handled securely in accordance with industry standards.
c) Technical and Usage Data
When you use our website, we may automatically collect information such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages viewed
Time spent on site
Referring URLs
This data is collected using cookies and Google Analytics and is anonymized for usage and performance insights.
d) Google reCAPTCHA
To protect our forms from spam and abuse, we use Google reCAPTCHA, which may collect data such as your IP address, browser characteristics, and interaction patterns. This is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and manage our services
To communicate with you about your consultation, booking, or inquiry
To send confirmations, updates, invoices, and receipts
To process payments securely
To improve our website’s usability and customer experience
To respond to questions or service-related issues
To send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
To analyze performance and monitor website traffic trends
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to emails)
Performance of a contract (e.g., delivering services you purchased)
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interest in improving our services and site experience
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, CRM systems)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
Analytics and performance monitoring tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
All third-party partners are required to treat your information securely and in compliance with applicable laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
SSL encryption
Secure servers and firewalls
Access restrictions for personnel handling sensitive data
Regular security audits and software updates
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Enhance website functionality
Analyze website usage
Personalize your experience
Remember your preferences
You can manage cookie settings in your browser and opt out of certain tracking tools, including Google Analytics, by using browser add-ons.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict data processing
Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Career Consulted Co does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as possible.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the effective date. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Career Consulted Co
Email: kbrown2@careerconsultedco.com
Phone: +1 (317) 316-8311
Address: 9783 e 116th st. Fishers IN 46037