Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Ring3 Consulting LLC ("Ring3," "we," "us," or "our") is a technical operations advisory firm serving organizations with 10 to 100 employees. We help clients evaluate AI and automation tools, oversee vendor relationships, and improve operational security. Our principal place of business is in the United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website (ring3consulting.com) or engage with us to evaluate or purchase our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name, work email address, and company information submitted via our inquiry form.
• Your role, company size, and description of your current situation.
• Any other information you voluntarily share during a discovery call or email correspondence.

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, operating system, IP address, and referring URL.
• Pages visited and click interactions via analytics tools.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiry and determine whether we're a fit for your needs.
• To schedule and conduct introductory or audit calls.
• To send you relevant follow-up information (you may opt out at any time).
• To improve our website and intake process.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers, including:

• Email service providers — to send inquiry confirmations and follow-up communications.
• Analytics platforms — to understand website usage (data is aggregated where possible).
• Calendar tools — to schedule calls when applicable.

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

5. Client Data & Confidentiality

All client data, business processes, and proprietary information shared during an engagement is treated as strictly confidential. We will not disclose client information to third parties without consent, except as required by law.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function correctly without them. We do not use cookies to serve third-party advertising.

7. Data Security

Ring3 implements industry-standard security measures, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/HTTPS) and restricted internal access to personal data. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain contact and inquiry information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal requirements — typically no longer than 3 years after the conclusion of a business relationship. You may request earlier deletion at any time (see Section 9).

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@ring3consulting.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for business professionals and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: