Privacy Policy — Accred Consulting

Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Last Updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Accred Products, LLC, operating as Accred Consulting ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects information submitted through our website located at accredconsulting.com (the "Site"). We are committed to handling your information responsibly and transparently.

By using our Site or submitting information through our contact form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide to us. Our Site does not automatically collect personal data beyond what is described below.

1.1 Contact Form Submissions

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect the following information:

First Name and Last Name — to address you properly in our communications
Email Address — to respond to your inquiry
Company Name — to understand your organizational context
Service Interest — to route your inquiry to the appropriate consultant
Budget Range — to assess fit and provide relevant recommendations
Project Message — the details you share about your project or needs

Submission of this form is entirely voluntary. You are not required to provide any of this information to browse the Site.

1.2 Information Not Collected

We do not collect payment card information, Social Security numbers, government-issued ID numbers, or any sensitive personal information through this Site. Financial or sensitive information relevant to a consulting engagement is handled separately under the terms of a signed proposal or Statement of Work.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information you submit through our contact form is used exclusively for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiry — we use your name and email to reply to the question or request you submitted.
To assess project fit — we use your company name, service interest, budget range, and project message to understand your needs and determine whether we are well-positioned to assist you.
To route your inquiry internally — service interest and project details help us direct your inquiry to the consultant best suited to your needs.

We do not use your contact information for:

Unsolicited marketing, promotional emails, or newsletters without your explicit consent
Automated profiling or behavioral advertising
Sale, lease, or transfer to third parties
Any purpose unrelated to responding to your inquiry or fulfilling a consulting engagement you have engaged us for

If you become a client, we may communicate with you about your active project, invoicing, and matters directly related to the services you have engaged us for. We will not add you to marketing lists without your express opt-in consent.

3. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and related correspondence only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Inquiries that do not result in an engagement are retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow-up, and are deleted within 12 months of your initial submission unless you have requested earlier deletion.
Inquiries that lead to an active client engagement are retained for the duration of the project and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping and support purposes, typically no longer than 3 years following project close unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law or contract.
Upon your request, we will delete your personal information from our records, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We treat the information you provide as confidential business communication.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Within our team — information from your inquiry may be shared with the Accred Consulting team member assigned to evaluate or respond to your request. All team members are bound by confidentiality expectations.
Service providers — we may use third-party tools (such as email platforms or CRM software) to manage communications. These providers are used only as processors acting on our behalf and are not authorized to use your information for their own purposes.
Legal compliance — we may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process (such as a court order or subpoena), or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Accred Products, LLC, our clients, or the public.
Business transfer — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site prior to such a transfer becoming subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses minimal cookies and does not employ behavioral tracking, advertising pixels, or cross-site tracking technologies.

5.1 Functional Cookies

We may use strictly functional cookies necessary for the Site to operate correctly (for example, to preserve form state or session continuity). These cookies do not track you across other websites and do not collect personal information for advertising purposes.

5.2 Analytics

If we use any web analytics tools, they are configured to respect user privacy and are used only in aggregate to understand general Site usage patterns (such as which pages are visited most frequently). We do not use analytics data to build individual user profiles.

5.3 No Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We do not allow third-party advertising networks to place cookies on our Site. We do not run retargeting campaigns based on your visit to our Site.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Disabling functional cookies may affect certain Site features, but will not prevent you from accessing Site content or contacting us.

6. Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information you provide against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Transmission of data over HTTPS (TLS encryption)
Access controls limiting who on our team can view submitted inquiry data
Use of reputable, security-conscious service providers for email and communication tools
Prompt deletion of data no longer needed for its original purpose

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We honor these rights regardless of your location and will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.

7.1 General Rights

Right to Know — you may request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you and a description of that information.
Right to Access — you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction — you may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Deletion — you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal retention obligations.
Right to Opt Out of Marketing — you may opt out of any marketing communications at any time by contacting us directly. We will honor your request promptly.

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell personal information)
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise any CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days as required by law.

7.3 How to Submit a Privacy Request

To exercise any of the rights described above, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Request." Please include your full name and the email address you used to contact us so we can locate your information and verify your identity. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are directed to business professionals and organizations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Accred Products, LLC
Operating as Accred Consulting
[email protected]
accredconsulting.com