Privacy Policy

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and organization name when you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or subscribe to our mailing list.
• Usage data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected automatically through analytics tools.
• Communications — the content of messages you send us through the Site's contact form or by email.
• Cookies and tracking data — see the Cookies section below.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
• Provide, operate, and improve our consulting services and website.
• Send you informational emails, newsletters, or updates about our services — only where you have opted in or where we have a legitimate interest to do so.
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.
• Protect the security and integrity of our Site.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser.

• Essential cookies — necessary for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., pages visited, time on site). We use Google Analytics for this purpose (see Section 4).
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and choices to personalize your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies through their settings menus.

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on site. This data is processed by Google in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Calendly — We use Calendly to facilitate appointment scheduling. When you book a consultation through our Site, Calendly may collect your name, email address, and scheduling preferences. Please review Calendly's Privacy Policy for details.
• Email service providers — We may use third-party email platforms to send newsletters and communications. These providers process your email address in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers — trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shirey Consulting & Management, our clients, or others.
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions and consultation inquiries are retained for a reasonable period to support ongoing client relationships and legal compliance.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

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

• Access — the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction — the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion — the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-out of marketing — you may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at the address below.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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 update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.