Privacy Policy for www.gothardco.com

Effective Date: February 01, 2025

Introduction

At Gothard Consulting, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.gothardco.com) and when you provide information to schedule a consultation or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or fill out our contact form, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, job title, school/district name, and any information you elect to include in the “Additional Message.”

  • Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.

  • Provide information about our services.

  • Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist with website hosting, scheduling, or communication tools (under strict confidentiality obligations).

  • Legal Requirements: If required to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests by public authorities.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure, and you provide information at your own risk.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • The right to object to or restrict data processing.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time if processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at phil@gothardco.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect website usage data and improve user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for school administrators, district officials, and other adult representatives of public schools. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of any such data, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Gothard Consulting
315 E 5th Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703
phil@gothardco.com