Privacy Policy | Governiq Advisory

Governiq Advisory

Governiq Advisory ("Governiq Advisory," "Company," "we," "our," or "us") values the trust our clients, visitors, and business partners place in us. Protecting information, respecting privacy, promoting accessibility, and using artificial intelligence responsibly are fundamental to how we operate.

This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain information when you visit our website or interact with our business. It also describes our use of cookies, our commitment to website accessibility, and our principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary to operate our business and respond to your requests.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide:

Name
Company name
Job title
Business email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Consultation requests
Contact form submissions
Messages sent through our website
Information provided during advisory inquiries

Please do not submit confidential, regulated, or highly sensitive information through website forms unless specifically requested through a secure communication channel.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Date and time of access
Device identifiers
Cookie identifiers
Website interaction data

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule consultations
Deliver advisory services
Improve our website
Operate and secure our business
Maintain client relationships
Process invoices
Meet contractual obligations
Comply with applicable laws
Detect fraud and misuse
Protect our legal rights

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process information based upon:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of legal claims

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

Cloud hosting providers
Email providers
CRM platforms
Accounting professionals
Legal counsel
Payment processors
Marketing providers
Technology vendors

These providers are expected to safeguard information consistent with their contractual obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Deliver requested services
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Maintain business records

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Examples include:

Encryption where appropriate
Multi-factor authentication
Role-based access controls
Secure cloud platforms
Vendor risk management
Security monitoring
Periodic security reviews

While we employ reasonable safeguards, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions where privacy laws differ from those in your country.

Where appropriate, we implement safeguards designed to protect personal information during international transfers.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

Access your information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete personal information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Identity verification may be required before certain requests are fulfilled.

9. Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
Contacting us directly

Transactional or service-related communications may still be sent where necessary.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for business professionals and organizations.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 or any higher minimum age required by applicable law.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function efficiently and improve user experience.

Our website may use:

Essential cookies
Functional cookies
Performance cookies
Analytics cookies
Security cookies

We do not intentionally use cookies for intrusive behavioral advertising.

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies may help us:

Maintain website functionality
Remember preferences
Measure website performance
Improve user experience
Detect security issues
Analyze website traffic

Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Configure cookie preferences

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

If our website integrates third-party services (such as analytics providers, embedded videos, scheduling tools, or social media platforms), those services may place their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies.

12. Accessibility Statement

Governiq Advisory believes that digital accessibility is an important part of serving clients, partners, and the broader community.

We are committed to making our website reasonably accessible to individuals with disabilities and continually improving the usability of our digital content.

Our goal is to design and maintain our website with reference to recognized accessibility best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, where practical.

We strive to:

Use clear navigation
Maintain readable content
Support keyboard navigation where feasible
Improve compatibility with assistive technologies
Evaluate accessibility during website updates

Because accessibility is an ongoing effort, some portions of the website may not yet achieve every accessibility objective.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, please contact us. We welcome feedback and will make reasonable efforts to improve accessibility and provide requested information in an alternative format where appropriate.

13. AI & Responsible AI Statement

Artificial intelligence is central to our advisory practice. We believe organizations should adopt AI responsibly, transparently, securely, and with appropriate human oversight.

Our use of AI reflects the same governance principles we recommend to our clients.

Human Oversight

Artificial intelligence may assist with:

Research
Drafting
Summarization
Administrative support
Internal productivity
Data analysis

Final work products, recommendations, client deliverables, and professional judgments are reviewed by qualified professionals before delivery.

AI does not replace human expertise or executive judgment.

Confidentiality

We take reasonable measures to protect confidential information.

Where AI-enabled tools are used:

Appropriate safeguards are implemented.
Sensitive information is handled in accordance with contractual obligations and applicable law.
We do not intentionally use client confidential information to train publicly available AI models without authorization or another appropriate legal basis.

Responsible AI Principles

Our advisory work is guided by principles including:

Transparency
Accountability
Human oversight
Privacy by design
Security by design
Fairness
Risk-based governance
Continuous monitoring
Regulatory alignment

AI Governance

We advise organizations on AI governance using recognized frameworks and evolving industry practices, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and other relevant standards and regulations where applicable.

Our recommendations are tailored to each client's business objectives, risk profile, and regulatory environment.

Limitations

Artificial intelligence technologies may produce inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information.

We encourage organizations to validate AI-assisted outputs through qualified human review before relying on them for legal, regulatory, operational, or strategic decisions.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective upon posting the revised version to this website unless otherwise stated.

The Effective Date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact: