This Privacy Policy describes how 5600 Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit 5600consulting.com and its associated web properties. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any message content you provide when you contact us via email or a contact form.
- Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies placed by our site, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense (see Section 3).
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, or health data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve our website and digital properties
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective clients
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve content and performance
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.
Our publisher ID is pub-4658616992939740. For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Third-Party Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. Users may opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting the Google advertising opt-out page at google.com/privacy_ads.html.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving. We use this information to improve our site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit, rather than your name or other identifying information.
You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies in your browser, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience and enable advertising functionality. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies: Enable personalized ad delivery (Google AdSense / DoubleClick).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality and ad relevance. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our portfolio properties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
7. Data Retention
We retain contact information you submit only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry or fulfill our business relationship. Analytics and advertising data is governed by Google's own retention policies.
8. Your Rights (California & GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@5600consulting.com. We will respond within 30 days.
California Residents (CCPA): We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): Our lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interest (site analytics and advertising) and consent (when you contact us). You may withdraw consent at any time.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@5600consulting.com
- Website: 5600consulting.com/contact
- Location: Munster, Indiana, USA