Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Hartung Solutions (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request consultations or services
• Communicate with us via email or phone
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Company name and job title
• Professional information relevant to our services
• Communications and correspondence with us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website or search terms
• Device information (mobile device identifiers)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve your experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our consulting services
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send you information about our services and industry insights
• Analyze website usage and improve our online presence
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer relationship management. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Consent

We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us using the information provided below.

Email Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

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

California Privacy Rights

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

• Know what personal information is collected about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of your personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Erase your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability
• Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.