Privacy policy.

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Introduction

Le Marais Advisory ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.lemaraisadvisory.com and engage with our AI consulting services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request information about our services

  • Schedule a consultation or engagement

  • Register for training programs or workshops

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

  • Fill out forms on our website

  • Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

  • Name and professional title

  • Company name and industry

  • Business email address and phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Job function and role

  • Information about your organization's AI readiness and objectives

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

  • IP address and geographic location

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referral source and pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Clickstream data and website navigation patterns

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

Business and Project Information

During the course of our consulting engagements, we may collect:

  • Information about your organization's business operations, processes, and objectives

  • Technical specifications and system configurations

  • Data architecture and infrastructure details

  • Performance metrics and analytics

  • Information necessary to conduct readiness assessments and develop AI strategies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Service Delivery

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our consulting services

  • Conduct AI readiness assessments and develop implementation roadmaps

  • Deliver training programs and educational workshops

  • Develop customized AI strategies and solutions

  • Communicate with you about projects and engagements

Business Operations

  • Process inquiries and respond to your requests

  • Send administrative information, including updates to terms and policies

  • Manage our client relationships and project workflows

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

Marketing and Communications

  • Send you marketing communications about our services (with your consent)

  • Provide updates on industry insights and best practices

  • Invite you to events, webinars, or training programs

  • Share case studies and thought leadership content

Analytics and Improvement

  • Analyze website usage and optimize user experience

  • Monitor and analyze trends and usage patterns

  • Improve our services and develop new offerings

  • Conduct research and analysis to enhance our methodologies

Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

  • Protect our rights and interests

  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues

  • Enforce our terms and conditions

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers and Partners

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure)

  • Email and communication platforms

  • Analytics and marketing tools

  • Project management and collaboration platforms

  • Payment processors

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Professional Advisors

We may share information with lawyers, accountants, auditors, and other professional advisors who assist us in running our business.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights, property, or safety

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of others

  • Prevent fraud or security threats

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Client engagement data is typically retained for the duration of the engagement and for seven years thereafter

  • Marketing communications data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • Website analytics data is retained for 26 months

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention and destruction policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms

  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing

  • Employee training on data protection and security

  • Secure cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure)

  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Receive a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used format

Correction and Update

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Update your information at any time

Deletion

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Request that we stop processing your information

Restriction and Objection

  • Restrict how we use your information

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Withdraw Consent

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

  • Opt out of certain data collection practices

Complaint

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at matthew.paris@lemaraisadvisory.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Block all cookies

  • Clear cookies when closing the browser

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

For transfers from the European Economic Area, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure your data is adequately protected.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date

  • Sending an email notification to registered users

  • Providing notice through our website or services

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at matthew.paris@lemaraisadvisory.com.

European Union Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis for Processing: We process your information based on consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interests

  • Data Protection Officer: Contact information available upon request

  • Right to Lodge Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Le Marais Advisory

Matthew Paris, Principal AI Consultant Email: matthew.paris@lemaraisadvisory.com Phone: 484-680-6248 Website: www.lemaraisadvisory.com

Response Time: We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

This privacy policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all information collected by Le Marais Advisory through our website and consulting services.