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7 Step Sourcing Consulting

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 6, 2026

7 Step Sourcing Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at 7stepsourcingconsulting.com (the "Site") or engage with our consulting services.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you submit our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Company name (optional)
  • Service interest or inquiry category
  • Message content

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of access

This data is collected through server logs and is used for security monitoring and performance optimization. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies on public pages.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
  • Communicate with you about our consulting services
  • Manage our client engagement pipeline
  • Improve the functionality and content of the Site
  • Detect and prevent security threats or fraudulent activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or targeted advertising.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate the Site, including Vercel (hosting), Neon (database), and Google Fonts (typography). These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored in an encrypted PostgreSQL database hosted by Neon (neon.tech) with TLS encryption in transit. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted database connections (SSL/TLS)
  • HMAC-SHA256 session authentication for administrative access
  • Secure, HTTP-only cookies with SameSite protection
  • Honeypot spam prevention on contact forms

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses only essential cookies required for administrative panel functionality. These cookies:

  • Are not set for public visitors browsing the Site
  • Do not track browsing behavior across other websites
  • Expire after 24 hours
  • Are HTTP-only and cannot be accessed by client-side scripts

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking cookies at this time. If we add analytics in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and inquiry records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected, typically for the duration of any active or prospective client relationship. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., LinkedIn, 7StepSourcing.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@7stepsourcingconsulting.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

7 Step Sourcing Consulting
Email: info@7stepsourcingconsulting.com
Website: 7stepsourcingconsulting.com