PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 25, 2025
Last Updated: September 25, 2025

Global Ascent Consulting Corporation (“GACC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information through our website (the “Site”) and related services.

At GACC, we believe trust is the foundation of every partnership. We collect only what we need, we never sell your information, and we give you control over how it’s used.

1. Information We Collect

Plain-language summary: We collect the basics you share with us, some website analytics, and information needed to deliver services.

Details:

  • Information you provide directly: name, email, phone number, company, job title, and form submissions (such as consultation requests or event registrations).

  • Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and cookie data.

  • Information from third parties: social media interactions or publicly available professional information (e.g., LinkedIn).

2. How We Use Your Information

Plain-language summary: We use your information to provide services, keep you informed, and improve our work.

Details:

  • To respond to inquiries and provide requested services.

  • To schedule and manage appointments.

  • To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (only if you opt in).

  • To improve and personalize the Site.

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

Plain-language summary: We do not sell your information. We share it only with trusted partners who help us deliver services.

Details:

  • Service providers that support our operations (for example, hosting, communications, analytics, or secure payment processing when applicable).

  • Business partners when collaborating on joint services, events, or training.

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with law, regulation, or legal process.

  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Plain-language summary: We use cookies to make the Site work, understand how it’s used, and improve your experience.

Details:

  • Essential cookies – necessary for the Site to function.

  • Analytics cookies – to understand traffic patterns.

  • Preference cookies – to remember your settings.

  • Marketing cookies – if enabled, used for tailored content or campaigns.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

5. Data Retention

Plain-language summary: We keep data only as long as necessary, and then securely delete it.

Details:

  • Contact information: up to 3 years after last interaction.

  • Transaction records (if applicable): 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

  • Newsletter subscription: until you unsubscribe.

  • Website analytics: typically 14–26 months (per analytics provider defaults).

6. Your Rights

  • GDPR (EU/UK users): You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, or portability of your data, and withdraw consent at any time.

  • CCPA (California users): You may request to know what data we collect, request deletion, opt out of any “sale” of personal data (note: GACC does not sell data), and exercise these rights without discrimination.

We will respond to verified requests within 30 days. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@gaconsultingcorp.com.

7. Data Security

Plain-language summary: We protect your data with industry-standard safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

Details:

  • Encryption of sensitive information during transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS).

  • Access controls and limited staff access.

  • Secure servers and firewalls.

  • Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We use safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to protect personal data in cross-border transfers.

10. Dispute Resolution

If you have a privacy-related concern, please contact us first. If unresolved, disputes will be handled under the governing law and arbitration provisions of our Terms of Service.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. For material changes, we will also notify subscribers by email.

12. Accessibility

We are committed to accessibility. If you need this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us.

13. Contact Us

Global Ascent Consulting Corporation
19219 Side Way, Tomball, Texas 77375
Email: hello@gaconsultingcorp.com
Phone: (346) 291-3591