Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Meridian Intelligence Partners ("Meridian," "we," "us," or "our") is a technology consulting firm based in the United States. We provide AI integration, IT support, website development, software setup, office sourcing, and digital marketing services to businesses nationwide.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website at meridianintelligencepartners.com, our email communications, and any services we provide to you.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, fill out a form, or engage our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, company name)
• Project details, goals, and requirements you share with us
• Billing and payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Communications you send us via email, phone, text, or our contact form

Information Collected Automatically

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

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Referring URL (how you arrived at our site)
• Device type and operating system

This information is collected using standard web technologies including cookies and analytics tools. See Section 5 for more on cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request
• Communicate with you about your project, updates, and deliverables
• Send you relevant information you've requested (e.g., newsletter, consultation follow-up)
• Process payments and manage billing
• Improve our website, services, and client experience
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud and maintain the security of our systems

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers) who process data on our behalf and are contractually required to protect it.
• Business transfers: If Meridian Intelligence Partners is acquired, merged, or transfers substantially all of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Meridian, our clients, or the public.
• With your consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyze site usage. The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., security, form submissions).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings or preferences (e.g., banner dismissal).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of our site. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies in their settings menus.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

For prospective clients who contact us but do not proceed with a project, we typically retain contact information for up to 24 months. For active and past clients, we retain relevant records for a minimum of 5 years as required for tax and legal compliance.

You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 7), subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
• Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format (where applicable).
• Object: Object to processing of your information in certain circumstances.

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

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information and do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These include secure HTTPS connections, access controls, and working only with vetted service providers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@meridianintelligencepartners.com
• Phone: (646) 889-9780
• Mail: Meridian Intelligence Partners, United States

We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.