1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ghio Consulting LLC ("Ghio Consulting", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data in the course of its professional activities. The data controller is Ghio Consulting LLC, 2333 Brickell Ave, D1-135, Miami, FL 33129, United States. For any question, please contact business@ghio-consulting.com.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to respond to inquiries and deliver our services:
- Identification data: name, business name, professional email, country;
- Inquiry data: description of your business and services of interest;
- Engagement data: information you share with us during an active engagement;
- Technical data: basic browser and device data collected via privacy-friendly analytics.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of:
- Your consent when submitting our contact form;
- The performance of a contract when providing services to an active client;
- Our legitimate interest in operating and improving our services;
- Legal obligations, in particular accounting and tax requirements.
4. Purposes of Processing
- Responding to inquiries and business communications;
- Providing consulting and support services;
- Managing invoicing, payment collection, and accounting records;
- Ensuring the security and continuity of our operations.
5. Data Retention
- Unqualified inquiries: retained for up to 24 months;
- Client records: retained for the duration of the engagement plus 5 years to comply with legal and accounting obligations.
6. Data Sharing
We share personal data only with trusted service providers strictly necessary to run our activity (email infrastructure, hosting, accounting, payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal or SumUp). We never sell personal data.
7. International Transfers
As a US-registered entity operating internationally, personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions. Where such transfers occur from the European Economic Area, we rely on appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law (including the EU GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data;
- Request rectification of inaccurate data;
- Request erasure ("right to be forgotten");
- Request restriction of processing;
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest;
- Data portability;
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Exercising Your Rights
Send any request to business@ghio-consulting.com. We respond within 30 days.
10. Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies and privacy-friendly analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking for marketing purposes.
11. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit, access controls, and periodic reviews of our internal processes.
12. Contact
For any question regarding this policy, contact business@ghio-consulting.com.
13. Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. The current version is indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of the page.