Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Innovation Mentoring ("we," "us," or "our"), a consulting company based in Naples, Florida, 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 [insert website URL] ("Website") or interact with us through our contact email, info@innovationmentoring.com. This policy applies to all visitors to our Website, which does not facilitate direct sales of products or services.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.

Personal information is data that can identify you as an individual, which you may voluntarily provide when you contact us or use our Website. This includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other details you provide when submitting inquiries via our contact form or emailing info@innovationmentoring.com.
• Correspondence: Details included in your communications with us, such as inquiries about our consulting services.

We collect non-identifying information automatically as you interact with our Website:

• Usage Data: Information about your visit, such as pages viewed, time spent on the Website, referring URLs, and browser type.
• Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, and browser version.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to recognize returning visitors and track usage patterns.

As we do not sell products or services directly on our Website, we do not collect payment information, such as credit card details, or process transactions through the Website.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Inquiries: To answer your questions or provide information about our consulting services when you contact us via the Website or email.
• To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage data and enhance the functionality, content, and user experience of our Website.
• To Communicate: To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing materials about our services, if you opt in to receive them.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet applicable legal or regulatory requirements, such as tax or reporting obligations.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, or email services) who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our business. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• 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 the transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., maintaining user sessions).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content or ads, if applicable.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit certain Website features. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy, if applicable, or insert link].

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable U.S. laws:

• Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at info@innovationmentoring.com.
• Access and Update: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
• CCPA Rights (California Residents): If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:
  
  • Request disclosure of the personal information we collect, use, or share.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Opt-out of the "sale" of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, contact us at info@innovationmentoring.com or [insert other contact method]. We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.

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

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.

Our Website is operated in the United States and is subject to U.S. laws. If you access our Website from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer and processing.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised "Effective Date." Please review this policy periodically.

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

Innovation Mentoring
1234 Innovation Drive
Naples, FL 34102
Email: info@innovationmentoring.com

For CCPA-related requests, please include “CCPA Request” in the subject line of your email.

This Privacy Policy is designed to provide transparency about how we handle your information and to comply with applicable privacy laws. Thank you for trusting Innovation Mentoring.