KVL People Consulting LLC — Website Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 26, 2026
Effective Date: October 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how KVL People Consulting LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "KVL") collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit kvlconsulting.com (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with us regarding our management consulting, executive coaching, and HR advisory services.
As a boutique B2B advisory firm based in California, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the information you share with us.
1. Information We Collect
Because KVL is a professional services consultancy (and not an e-commerce or retail website), we collect only the minimal personal information necessary to respond to potential client inquiries and maintain our website.
A. Information You Directly Submit
When you reach out to us through our website contact form or via direct email, you voluntarily provide us with personal information, which may include:
Identifiers & Contact Details: Your first and last name, business email address, and company name.
Inquiry Details: Any messages, business context, or project parameters you choose to include in your form submission.
B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Analytics)
When you visit our Site, our hosting platform (Squarespace) automatically collects certain usage data and standard device logs using cookies and similar technologies. This information may include:
Device & Network Information: Your IO address, browser type, operating system, and language settings.
Site Activity Data: Pages viewed, timestamps, referring website address, and general navigation paths across our Site.
C. What We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect sensitive financial information (such as credit card or bank account numbers) on our website, nor do we collect shipping addresses, shopping history, or consumer product preferences.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect strictly for legitimate business purposes, including:
Responding to Inquiries: Evaluating project fit, scheduling initial discovery conversations, and responding to your contact form submissions.
Delivering Professional Services: Providing customized consulting engagements, executive coaching, and leadership advisory services.
Website Operation & Security: Ensuring our Site loads smoothly, preventing contact form spam or fraudulent activity, and maintaining administrative security.
Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable legal obligations or defending legal claims.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site utilizes essential and functional cookies provided by our web host, Squarespace, to enable core website features (such as secure navigation and contact form submission) and to gather basic, aggregate analytics on site traffic.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies if you prefer. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality or your ability to submit inquiries through our contact form.
Do Not Track (DNT) Disclosure (CalOPPA)
Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we disclose that our Site does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals, as a universal technical standard for DNT signals has not yet been established.
4. How We Share & Disclose Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial marketing or targeted advertising purposes.
We disclose personal information only in the following limited circumstances: Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and business (specifically our website hosting and infrastructure platform, Squarespace). These service providers access data solely to perform services on our behalf and are bound by privacy obligations.
Legal Obligations & Protection: When required by law, subpoena, warrant, or court order, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of KVL People Consulting LLC, our clients, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization involving our consultancy, where client records may be transferred as part of business assets.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA Notice)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information.
A. Categories of Personal Information Collected (Past 12 Months)
In the preceding 12 months, KVL has collected the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: Name, business email address, and company name provided voluntarily via our contact form.
Internet/Network Activity: IO address, browser type, and aggregate site interaction logs collected automatically by Squarespace.
B. Purpose of Collection
All information is collected solely for B2B communication, evaluating consulting engagements, and website administration.
C. Confirmation of No Sale or Sharing
KVL People Consulting LLC has not sold or shared (for cross-context behavioral advertising) any personal information in the preceding 12 months.
D. Your California Rights
Subject to certain legal exceptions, California residents hold the following rights:
Right to Know / Access: The right to request information about the specific categories and pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Correct: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.
E. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request through our website contact form at kvlconsulting.com. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by California law.
6. Notice to International Visitors (including EU/UK GDPR)
KVL People Consulting LLC operates out of California, United States. If you visit our website from outside the United States (including the European Union or United Kingdom), please be aware that information submitted through our contact form will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By submitting your information, you consent to this transfer and processing. International visitors may request access to or deletion of their personal information at any time by contacting us via our website form.
7. Data Security & Retention
We maintain reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, respond to your inquiries, maintain ongoing consulting relationships, or comply with legal and tax recordkeeping obligations.
8. Age Limitations
Our website and services are intended solely for adult business professionals and organizations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.
9. Contact Us & Privacy Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to inquire about your personal data, please contact us by completing the inquiry form on our website at:
KVL People Consulting LLC
Website: https://www.kvlconsulting.com