Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 28, 2026

Duckworth Human Resources Consulting LLC (“Duckworth HR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly
- Name
- Job title and company name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any information you share in contact forms, booking forms, or messages

1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or link

We may use cookies and similar technologies to help our site function properly and to understand how visitors use it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Provide, schedule, and manage HR consulting services
- Send confirmations, updates, and other service-related communications
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Send occasional newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations

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

3. Legal Bases for Processing (if you are in the EU/UK)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests (such as improving our services and communicating with you)
- The need to perform a contract with you
- Compliance with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:
- Service providers and business tools that help us operate our website, manage bookings, send emails, process payments, or analyze site usage
- Professional advisors, such as lawyers or accountants, when necessary
- Authorities or third parties when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property

These third parties are only allowed to use your information as needed to provide their services to us.

5. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When information is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Help the site function properly
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use our site

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not work properly.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

Our website and services may be operated from the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country. We take steps to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

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

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:

Duckworth Human Resources Consulting LLC
Email: susan@duckworthhr.com
Phone: 309-825-9847