Effective Date: September 1, 2025

JQ Investigations & Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, organization, and message when submitting a contact form.

Information you provide when scheduling a consultation through third-party tools such as Calendly.

Optional information you provide if you subscribe to receive updates or communications from us.

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information you provide to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.

Schedule consultations and manage client communications.

Share updates, newsletters, or resources if you have opted in.

Improve our website and services.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as Squarespace, Calendly, and email providers) to host our website and manage communications. These providers may process your information on our behalf but are not permitted to disclose or use it for other purposes.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Your Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, request corrections or updates to your information, or opt out of receiving non-essential communications at any time.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

JQ Investigations & Consulting

Email: info@jqic.org

Location: Virtual-first, serving clients nationwide.