Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2023
Last Updated: September 2024

Professional Development Services (“PDS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company or school affiliation, job title, or other details provided when filling out forms on our website or subscribing to our services.
• Non-Personal Identification Information: Browser type, IP address, referring site, date and time of access, and other technical information to help us understand how our website is being used.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect non-personal data and improve your browsing experience. You may choose to set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected from you for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: We use personal information to fulfill requests for our services, respond to inquiries, and process transactions.
• To Improve User Experience: We may use information to personalize your experience on our website, analyze how users interact with our site, and improve our services.
• To Communicate with You: We may send you newsletters, marketing emails, and other promotional materials related to our services. You may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use and disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government regulations).
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3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use secure encryption protocols (SSL) to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
• Restricted Access: Access to personal information is limited to employees, contractors, and agents who need the information to perform their duties.
• Data Retention: We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, and analytics. These third parties are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes of providing the services to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PDS, our clients, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from a child under 13, please contact us at cwright@consultpdsllc.com.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails or newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in these communications.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we are legally obligated to retain the data).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cwright@consultpdsllc.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with your personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post any changes to this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after any changes are made constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

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

Professional Development Services (PDS)

cwright@consultpdsllc.com

jwright@consultpdsllc.com

(334) 244-4411

P.O. Box 231315

Montgomery, AL 36123