Welcome to Our Privacy & Cookie Policies
Your Privacy Matters to Us
Explore how we protect your information and use cookies to enhance your experience.
Effective Date January 1st, 2025
What Information We Collect
We collect information to ensure our website functions effectively and to improve your experience. Below is an overview of the types of information we may collect:
- Cookies
- User-Provided Data
- Third-Party Tools
1. Cookies
Necessary cookies enable essential website functionality. Examples include:
elementor: Ensures real-time content updates.wpEmojiSettingsSupports: Ensures proper display of emojis.cookieyes-consent: Remembers your cookie preferences.
In the future, we may collect additional cookies for analytics and marketing purposes to enhance your experience.
2. User-Provided Data
When you interact with forms on our website (planned via ActiveCampaign), we may collect:
- Your name.
- Your email address.
This data helps us communicate with you and provide personalized services.
3. Third-Party Tools
Tools like CookieYes may collect anonymized data to manage your consent preferences and enhance website functionality.
Consent and Legal Basis for Processing Data
At Brenson Advisory, we collect and process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
1. Consent:
When you provide your information voluntarily (e.g., submitting forms or managing cookie preferences), you consent to its processing.
2. Contractual Obligation:
Data is processed as necessary to fulfill the services we provide.
3. Legal Compliance:
Certain data may be processed to meet legal or regulatory obligations.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to ensure our website operates smoothly and to improve your overall experience. Here’s how we use your data:
Enhancing Website Functionality
Necessary cookies ensure that the website operates as intended, providing essential features such as real-time content updates and secure interactions.
Improving User Experience
Analytics cookies (planned for future implementation) will help us understand how users interact with our site, enabling us to make meaningful improvements to our content and navigation.
Communication
If you provide your name and email address through a form (planned via ActiveCampaign), we use this information to:
- Respond to inquiries.
- Share updates or resources tailored to your needs.
Consent Management
Third-party tools like CookieYes allow us to remember your preferences and provide you with control over the cookies that are stored during your visit.
Your Rights as a User
We believe in transparency and empowering our users. Here are your rights regarding the information we collect and use:
1. Right to Access:
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
2. Right to Rectification:
If any information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that it be updated.
3. Right to Deletion:
You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected, or if you withdraw consent.
4. Right to Restrict Processing:
You can request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances, such as when verifying accuracy.
5. Right to Data Portability:
If applicable, you can request that your data be transferred to another organization in a machine-readable format.
6. Right to Object:
You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.
7. Right to Withdraw Consent:
If you have given consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
How to Manage Your Cookies
Managing your cookie preferences is easy. Here’s how you can adjust your settings to match your privacy preferences:
Cookies help us improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or through our Cookie Consent tool.
Managing Cookies Through Your Browser:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
- Safari (Mac): Manage cookies in Safari
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): Manage cookies on iOS
Using Our Cookie Consent Tool:
You can revisit your cookie preferences using the “Revisit Consent” button at the bottom of our website. This allows you to adjust which cookies you consent to at any time.
1. Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be turned off. They include cookies for:
Session management
Security purposes
User preferences
2. Functional Cookies:
These cookies enhance website functionality by remembering preferences such as language settings or layout options.
3. Analytics Cookies: (Planned for future implementation)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site, such as tracking pages viewed and time spent. This helps us improve user experience.
4. Marketing Cookies: (Planned for future implementation)
These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure ad effectiveness.
Third-Party Services We Use
To provide you with the best possible experience, we use trusted third-party services to enhance our website’s functionality and ensure data privacy.
1. CookieYes:
CookieYes helps us manage cookie consent preferences and comply with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Purpose: Cookie management and consent tracking.
Data Collected: Cookie preferences.
2. WordPress:
Our website is powered by WordPress, which may use cookies for essential site functionality such as displaying content correctly.
Purpose: Website design and content editing.
Data Collected: None (used for website backend functionality).
3. ActiveCampaign (future implementation):
We plan to use ActiveCampaign to collect names and email addresses via forms to communicate with users and share relevant updates.
Purpose: Email marketing and customer relationship management (CRM).
Data Collected: Name, email address, and user interaction with email campaigns.
4. Links to Third-Party Websites:
Our website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience or additional information. These websites are operated independently of Brenson Advisory, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit before sharing any personal information with them.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
Once the retention period expires or the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
1. Retention Period:
- User-Provided Data (e.g., names and email addresses): Retained for as long as you remain subscribed to our services or until you request deletion.
- Cookies and Website Interaction Data: Retained as per the durations outlined in our Cookie Policy, which vary depending on the type of cookie.
2. Criteria for Retention:
We consider the following factors to determine retention periods:
- Legal requirements for data retention.
- The purpose for which the data was collected.
- Your preferences, such as withdrawing consent or requesting deletion.
How We Protect Your Information
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and have implemented robust measures to safeguard it from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
1. Encryption
Data transmitted through our website is encrypted using industry-standard protocols such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
2. Access Control:
Only authorized personnel have access to your information, and they are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
3. Regular Monitoring:
Our website is regularly monitored for potential vulnerabilities, and we perform periodic security audits to ensure compliance with best practices.
4. Secure Storage:
Personal data is stored in secure environments protected by firewalls and other advanced security technologies.
Accessibility Statement
At Brenson Advisory, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or experience difficulties using our website, please let us know so we can improve. For assistance, refer to the contact details in the “How to Contact Us” in the section below.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to our privacy policies or your data, we’re here to help. You can contact us through the following methods:
We value your privacy and are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.
Updates to This Policy
Our Privacy and Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other circumstances.
If you have questions about updates to this policy, please contact us at contact@brensonadvisory.com.
1. Notification of Changes:
Significant updates will be communicated through our website or via email if you’ve provided your contact information.
2. Effective Date:
The latest version of this policy will always include an “Effective Date” at the top of the page.
3. Encouragement to Review:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to the updated terms.
Acknowledgment
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we recommend refraining from using our website or contacting us for assistance.