Privacy Policy for Shannon Brooks Consulting
Introduction
At Shannon Brooks Consulting, your trust matters. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website, take a quiz, download a scorecard, or otherwise interact with us online — even if you have not entered into a working relationship with us.
We believe in clarity, discretion, and using information responsibly. This policy is designed to be transparent, human-readable, and aligned with widely accepted U.S. and global privacy best practices.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
Name
Email address
Company name and/or company website URL
Quiz responses and assessment inputs
Feedback, testimonials, or images you voluntarily submit through our website or other company platforms
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Automatically Collected Website Information
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
This information is collected through standard website technologies, including analytics tools. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:
To deliver quiz results, scorecards, and related resources
To communicate with you, including follow-up emails after quiz participation
To add you to our email list when you opt in through a quiz or form
To improve our website, content, and offerings
To understand how visitors engage with our website
To support internal operations and business planning
When required to protect our rights, property, or safety.
We do not sell personal information.
Legal Basis for Processing
This includes processing information in order to:
Deliver requested resources, such as quiz results or scorecards
Communicate with you following your voluntary submission of information
Operate, improve, and maintain our website and business activities
We collect and use personal information only where we have a legitimate business reason to do so or where you have chosen to provide information to us.
You are not required to provide personal information to browse our website. When you choose to share information with us, you may request access, correction, or deletion of that information at any time by contacting us using the details below.
Confidentiality Commitment
We treat all information shared with us respectfully and confidentially. Information collected through our website or quizzes is used only as reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and is not shared externally except:
With trusted service providers supporting our operations, or
When required by law
Use of Recordings & Transcripts
Website visitors and quiz participants are not recorded.
In client or consultation settings, meetings may be transcribed using tools such as Granola to support note-taking and internal documentation. Zoom recordings are not automatic and are used only with notice.
Recordings or transcripts are never used for public distribution without explicit permission.
Proprietary Information
All frameworks, assessments, scorecards, documents, models, templates, and materials created by Shannon Brooks Consulting are proprietary.
They may not be copied, distributed, modified, or reused outside their intended purpose without express written permission.
Third-Party Tools & Service Providers
We rely on reputable third-party platforms to operate our business, including:
Google Workspace (email, file storage, document management)
Zoom (virtual meetings, when applicable)
Granola (meeting transcription and note support)
Scheduling and operational tools used as needed to support business operations
These providers process data on our behalf and operate under their own privacy policies.
Cookies & Website Analytics
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying data such as page views, traffic sources, and time spent on pages. Cookies help improve site performance and user experience.
We do not currently use a cookie consent banner. By using this website, you understand this data collection as described.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
Delivering resources and communications
Maintaining business records
Meeting legal or operational requirements
Information is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Additionally, if you engage with this website and/or quiz in a country outside of where our servers are located, it may result in the transfer of information across international boundaries. By voluntarily engaging with this website and/or quiz you consent to such potential transfers.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request access to the information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
Request that we limit or stop processing your information
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
This website and its offerings are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.This website and its offerings are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:
Shannon Brooks Consulting
Email: shannon@shannonbrooksconsulting.com
Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.