1. Who We Are
Mehanovic Tech Consulting, LLC ('Company,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our') is an IT consulting firm based in California. Our website is located at www.mehanovictech.com. For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: info@mehanovictech.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and company name submitted through our contact form or consultation booking.
- Business information you share during discovery calls or onboarding.
- Payment information processed through third-party payment processors (we do not store full payment card details).
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited when you use our website.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies used to understand website usage and improve user experience (see Section 7).
Information from third parties:
- Referral information if you were directed to us through a partner or directory.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.
- Deliver contracted services and communicate about ongoing engagements.
- Send invoices and process payments.
- Improve our website and service offerings.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)
We process personal information on the following legal bases:
- Contract performance: to fulfill our obligations under a client engagement.
- Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Consent: where you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from us.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services (e.g., website hosting, accounting software, email platforms). These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our business or others.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations. Client engagement records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with standard business and tax record-keeping requirements. You may request deletion of your data subject to the limitations described in Section 10.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
We do not currently use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we take data security seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently before providing any personal information.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as information needed to complete a transaction or comply with legal obligations).
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this practice changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect or use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, submit a verifiable request to: info@mehanovictech.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business clients and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Mehanovic Tech Consulting, LLC
Email: info@mehanovictech.com
Website: www.mehanovictech.com
Mehanovic Tech Consulting, LLC ('Company,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our') is an IT consulting firm based in California. Our website is located at www.mehanovictech.com. For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: info@mehanovictech.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and company name submitted through our contact form or consultation booking.
- Business information you share during discovery calls or onboarding.
- Payment information processed through third-party payment processors (we do not store full payment card details).
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited when you use our website.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies used to understand website usage and improve user experience (see Section 7).
Information from third parties:
- Referral information if you were directed to us through a partner or directory.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations.
- Deliver contracted services and communicate about ongoing engagements.
- Send invoices and process payments.
- Improve our website and service offerings.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)
We process personal information on the following legal bases:
- Contract performance: to fulfill our obligations under a client engagement.
- Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Consent: where you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from us.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services (e.g., website hosting, accounting software, email platforms). These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our business or others.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations. Client engagement records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with standard business and tax record-keeping requirements. You may request deletion of your data subject to the limitations described in Section 10.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
We do not currently use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we take data security seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently before providing any personal information.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as information needed to complete a transaction or comply with legal obligations).
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this practice changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect or use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, submit a verifiable request to: info@mehanovictech.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business clients and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Mehanovic Tech Consulting, LLC
Email: info@mehanovictech.com
Website: www.mehanovictech.com
