Talas Advisory LLC ("Talas," "we," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit www.talasadvisory.com (the "Site") or engage our services. It also describes your rights under applicable state privacy laws.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
We collect information you voluntarily submit, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- Phone number
- Organization revenue or other business details submitted through inquiry forms
- Information shared through contact forms, scheduling tools, or consultation requests
If you engage Talas for advisory services, we may also receive business, operational, or financial information necessary to perform our services, including revenue figures and organizational data you provide in connection with your engagement.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may collect limited technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the Site
- Referring source
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3)
This information helps us improve performance, understand how visitors use the Site, and maintain security.
2. How we use information
We use information to:
- Respond to inquiries and evaluate potential engagements
- Schedule consultations
- Deliver advisory services
- Improve the Site and user experience
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
3. Analytics and tracking technologies
Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., pages visited, referring sources, general usage patterns). Vercel Analytics is a privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics service. It does not place cookies on your device, does not track you across websites, and does not collect personal identifiers. Visitor data is anonymized and session information is automatically discarded after 24 hours.
We also use Google Search Console to understand how the Site appears in search results. Google Search Console operates entirely on Google's side and does not place any cookies or tracking technologies on your device when you visit the Site.
Cookies
The Site may use strictly necessary cookies that are required for basic site functionality (such as maintaining a session or remembering preferences). These are limited and essential to the operation of the Site.
We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies.
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
Global Privacy Control
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid opt-out request as required by applicable law.
4. Data sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Scheduling platforms (e.g., Calendly)
- Secure document storage providers
These providers are contractually required to safeguard information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information if required by law, in response to a valid legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Talas, our clients, or others.
5. Data security
Talas implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information.
For client engagements involving sensitive financial data:
- Access is limited to authorized individuals
- Information is stored in secure cloud environments
- Confidentiality is governed by applicable agreements
No system can guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at privacy@talasadvisory.com.
6. Confidential business information
Client business information is treated as confidential and handled in accordance with applicable contractual agreements, including NDAs or MSAs.
This Privacy Policy does not replace contractual confidentiality obligations.
7. Data retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain appropriate business records
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your privacy rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws.
Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@talasadvisory.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request and respond within 45 days as required by law. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.
Rights under other state privacy laws
Residents of other states with comprehensive privacy laws — including but not limited to Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island — may have similar rights, including the right to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain processing of personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@talasadvisory.com. If your request is denied, you may have the right to appeal. We will provide instructions for doing so in our response.
Nevada residents
Talas does not sell personal information as defined under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A. Nevada residents may submit a verified opt-out request to privacy@talasadvisory.com pursuant to NRS 603A.345.
Do not sell or share my personal information
Talas does not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate opt-out mechanisms, including honoring Global Privacy Control signals.
Categories of personal information
| Category | Sources | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers (e.g., name, email, phone number, IP address) | Directly from you; automatically from the Site | Respond to inquiries, deliver services, maintain security |
| Professional/Employment Information (e.g., job title, company name) | Directly from you | Evaluate engagements, deliver advisory services |
| Commercial Information (e.g., organization revenue, service interests) | Directly from you via inquiry forms or engagement | Evaluate engagements, deliver advisory services |
| Internet/Network Activity (e.g., pages viewed, referring source, browser type) | Automatically from the Site | Improve Site performance and user experience |
| Financial Information (e.g., business financial data provided during engagements) | Directly from you during advisory engagements | Deliver advisory services as contracted |
In the preceding 12 months, we have not sold or shared (for cross-context behavioral advertising) any personal information.
9. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@talasadvisory.com.
10. Third-party links and services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as scheduling platforms). Talas is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site.
11. Updates to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or for other operational or legal reasons. The current version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Site or by other appropriate means.
12. Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Talas Advisory LLC
Privacy inquiries: privacy@talasadvisory.com
For privacy-related requests (access, deletion, correction, or opt-out), please email privacy@talasadvisory.com with the subject line "Privacy Request" so we can route your inquiry appropriately.
Accessibility
If you need this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us at privacy@talasadvisory.com and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.