HM Consulting Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
HM Consulting ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, and business details when you contact us, schedule a consultation, or subscribe to updates.
Payment & Invoicing Details: If you hire us for services, we may collect billing information via secure third-party processors (e.g., QuickBooks, Stripe, or PayPal).
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected automatically when you browse our site (via cookies or analytics tools).
Client Data: If you’re a client, we may collect information necessary to perform services (e.g., bookkeeping files, website credentials, or documents you share voluntarily).
AI-Assisted Tools: We use AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) to support tasks like writing, content generation, summarizing sessions, and improving business workflows. When doing so, we may share relevant portions of client-provided information with these tools to complete specific tasks. We take care to limit personally identifiable information and only share what is necessary for the intended function. These tools are provided by trusted third parties, each governed by their own privacy and data practices. If you prefer not to have your data processed via AI, please contact us and we’ll adjust our workflow accordingly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and manage our services
Communicate with you about appointments, services, and updates
Improve our website and user experience
Maintain records for accounting and legal compliance
Deliver personalized content or advice when appropriate
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data only when necessary:
With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud tools) who assist in running our business
When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights
With your consent (e.g., when collaborating with a third-party specialist for your project)
4. How We Protect Your Data
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. This includes secure storage, limited access, and password-protected systems.
Please note that no system can guarantee absolute security, especially when data is transmitted online. We recommend not sending sensitive personal data over unsecured channels (e.g., plain email).
5. Your Rights & Choices
You may:
Request a copy of the data we have about you
Ask us to correct or delete your information
Opt out of marketing emails (we only send them occasionally)
To make a request, contact us at admin@hmconsulting.cc
6. Cookies & Tracking
We may use basic cookies or analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand website performance and visitor behavior. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies if you prefer.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. If we learn we’ve collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be posted here with the updated date.
Questions?
We’re committed to being transparent. If you have any concerns or questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at admin@hmconsulting.cc