Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Technology Consortium, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at tech-consortium.org or use our services.

We operate in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our website or services.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information about our services
• Communicate with us via email or phone

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name: Your first and last name
• Email Address: Your email address for communication purposes
• Phone Number: Your telephone number for contact purposes
• Messages: Content you provide through our contact forms, inquiries, or other communications
• Company Information: Business name and professional details if provided

We also collect certain non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to Inquiries: To respond to your questions, comments, and requests for information
• Providing Services: To deliver the services you have requested from us
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and other information relevant to your inquiry (with your consent)
• Improving Our Website: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Customer Support: To provide technical support and customer service

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Who Has Access to Your Data

Access to your personal information is strictly limited. Only authorized personnel who need access to perform their job duties may access your data. These individuals include:

• Customer service representatives
• Technical support staff
• Management personnel
• Authorized contractors and service providers (under confidentiality agreements)

All personnel with access to personal data are trained on data protection practices and are bound by confidentiality obligations. We implement appropriate access controls and monitor data access to ensure compliance with this policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We utilize certain third-party services to operate our website and provide better service to you. These services are:

FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit (formsubmit.co) to process contact form submissions. When you submit a form on our website, your information is transmitted to FormSubmit's servers, which then forwards the data to our designated email address. FormSubmit may temporarily store your submission data for processing purposes.

For more information about how FormSubmit handles data, please visit their privacy policy at https://formsubmit.co/privacy.

Google Maps

We may embed Google Maps on our website to display our business location. When you interact with the embedded map, Google may collect information about your visit according to Google's privacy policy.

For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We do not share your personal information with third parties except as described in this section or as required by law.

6. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• Secure Storage: Personal data is stored on secure servers with appropriate security controls
• Regular Reviews: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Employee Training: Our staff is trained on data protection best practices
• Incident Response: We maintain procedures to respond to potential data security incidents

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain processing of your personal information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.

8. Requesting Data Deletion

If you wish to request the deletion of your personal information, you may do so by contacting our administrator:

When submitting a data deletion request, please provide:

• Your full name
• The email address associated with your data
• A clear statement requesting deletion of your personal information

We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as record-keeping or legal compliance.

9. Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced functionality.

When you visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

For more detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Information

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

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.