Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Bardaels & Associates, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained through our website and services.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and taking reasonable steps to protect the personal information you share with us.
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This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, clients, and users of our website, services, and communication channels.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, contact us, book a service, or complete a form:
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A. Information You Provide to Us Directly
Name
Email address
Phone number
Resume or career documents you upload
Links to job postings for consultation purposes
Payment or billing details (processed securely by third-party providers)
Any additional information submitted voluntarily through forms or communications
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B. Automatically Collected Information
Our website may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
Cookies and usage analytics
Cookies are used to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You may adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.
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How We Use Your Information
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We may use your information to:
Provide scheduled career consultations, coaching, or services
Communicate with you regarding your appointments
Process payments and manage billing
Improve website functionality and user experience
Respond to inquiries or customer support requests
Send administrative or service-related updates
Comply with legal requirements or protect our rights
We do not sell personal information.
Sharing of Information
We do not share or disclose your personal information except in the following cases:
A. Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that support our operations (e.g., payment processors, scheduling tools, website analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.
B. Legal Compliance
We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process.
C. Business Transfers
If the business is sold, merged, or restructured, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
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Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect
Access their personal information
Request deletion of their personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Limit the use of sensitive personal information
Opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes (we currently do not engage in such sharing)
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
To submit a privacy-related request, contact us.
We may request verification to confirm your identity before fulfilling requests.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to minors under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe information has been collected from a minor, please contact us so we can remove it.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these external websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, services, or operational practices.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
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