Plain Language Summary: We collect only what we need to serve you. We don't sell your data. We use trusted third-party tools to run our business. You can ask us to delete your information at any time.
1. Who We Are
CREE Consulting LLC ("CREE Consulting," "we," "us," or "our") is a small business consulting firm headquartered at 5680 King Centre Dr., Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22315. We specialize in business readiness, financial discipline, and federal contracting guidance for small businesses.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you share with us through our website, forms, and communications.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out a form, book a consultation, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name and business name
- Email address and phone number
- Business industry, stage, and goals
- Any message or details you voluntarily share
- Financial documents uploaded for analysis (internal tool only)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we or our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address and general location (city/region level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring URL (how you found us)
We use this data in aggregate to understand how our website performs — not to identify individual visitors.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiry and follow up on discovery call requests
- Deliver consulting services you've engaged us for
- Send you resources, guides, or updates you've opted into
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
To operate our business, we use the following trusted third-party platforms. Each has its own privacy policy governing your data on their systems:
- Calendly — appointment scheduling (calendly.com/privacy)
- Kit (ConvertKit) — email list and newsletter management
- Resend — transactional email delivery
- Go High Level — CRM, client portal, and pipeline management
- Vercel — website and application hosting
- Google Analytics / Search Console — website traffic analysis (anonymized)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list or request resources from us, you'll receive communications related to business growth, federal contracting, and CREE Consulting updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. We honor all opt-out requests promptly.
If you fill out our discovery call form but do not opt into our list, we will only contact you regarding your specific inquiry.
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to remember your preferences and understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to ad networks.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services to you or as required by law. If you are a client, we retain engagement records for a minimum of 3 years for business and compliance purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
8. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, including using encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting infrastructure, and limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
- Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
California residents: Under CCPA, you have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for business owners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we may notify you by email if we have your contact information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
- CREE Consulting LLC
- 5680 King Centre Dr., Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22315
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 202-740-6145