Privacy & Cookie Policy

Golden Gate Consulting
 Website: https://goldengateconsulting.com
 Effective Date: 11/28/2025
 Last Updated:  11/28/2025

1. Introduction

Golden Gate Consulting (“Golden Gate Consulting,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
 This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website at https://goldengateconsulting.com (the “Website”) or interact with us in the course of business.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you voluntarily submit information, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • Inquiry details via contact forms or email communication

  • Any information shared during consulting engagements or discovery calls

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and referring URLs

  • Time and date of visits

  • Interaction data and website performance metrics

This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email or scheduling platforms (e.g., calendar booking systems)

  • Business partners or referral sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Provide and improve consulting services

  • Respond to inquiries and maintain client communication

  • Analyze Website performance and understand visitor behavior

  • Enhance functionality and user experience

  • Maintain security and detect misuse or fraud

  • Perform administrative, operational, and business analytics

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow the Website to function properly and remember your preferences.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality and security

  • Analytics/Performance Cookies – Used to understand traffic patterns and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences and enhance usability

  • Marketing/Advertising Cookies – Not currently used on our Website; if implemented in the future, we will update this policy and provide opt-out options

4.3 How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 Please note: disabling essential cookies may limit Website functionality.

5. How We Share Information

We may share personal information only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., analytics vendors, hosting providers, email systems)

  • Professional advisors (e.g., attorneys, accountants)

  • Authorities when required by law, regulation, or valid legal process

  • Business partners with your explicit permission

We do not sell personal data or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

No system is completely secure; however, we take appropriate measures aligned with industry standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

  • Business operations

  • Legal and compliance requirements

  • Engagement lifecycle management

  • Security and fraud-prevention obligations

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (including Connecticut under the CTDPA), you may have the right to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Opt out of targeted advertising (if ever implemented)

  • Opt out of certain forms of data processing

  • Request a copy of your data in portable form

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
 If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites or platforms.
 We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

11. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:

Golden Gate Consulting
 Email: [Insert Contact Email]
 Address: [Insert Business Address], Connecticut, United States

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or business operations.
 When updated, we will revise the “Last Updated” date.
 Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.