Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 22 December 2025
Last Updated: 22 December 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Compass Rose Consulting, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our career consulting services.

By engaging our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Professional Information: Resume, work history, education, academic records, certifications, licenses, professional references

  • Career Information: Career goals, job preferences, salary expectations, skills, achievements

  • Security Clearance Information: Clearance level, investigation dates, sponsoring agencies (if applicable)

  • Financial Information: Payment information for services rendered

  • Communication Records: Emails, messages, consultation notes, and other correspondence

2.2 Sensitive Information

In the course of providing career consulting services, particularly for security clearance guidance, you may share sensitive information including:

  • Background investigation details

  • Personal history information

  • Financial information

  • Foreign contacts or travel

  • Legal or criminal history

We handle all sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and security.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website or use our digital services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Usage data and analytics

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide career consulting services, including resume writing, interview preparation, and career strategy

  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and communicate about your services

  • Payment Processing: To process payments and maintain financial records

  • Service Improvement: To analyze and improve our services, methodologies, and client experience

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

  • Marketing: To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent)

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

4.1 We Do NOT Share Your Information Except:

With Your Explicit Consent: We will only share your personal information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Email service providers

  • Scheduling platforms

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, including:

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Protection of our rights and property

  • Investigation of fraud or security issues

  • Protection of the safety of individuals

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4.2 We Will NEVER:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties

  • Share your resume or career materials with employers without your explicit written permission

  • Disclose sensitive information to unauthorized parties

  • Use your information for purposes other than those described in this policy

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data

  • Secure file storage and transmission

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Regular security assessments

  • Employee confidentiality agreements

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide ongoing services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

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

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information

  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider

  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

  • Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was given

To exercise these rights, please contact us at consultingcompassrose@gmail.com.

8. SECURITY CLEARANCE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

Important Disclaimer:

  • We provide guidance and consulting services related to security clearance applications

  • We are not affiliated with any government agency or clearance adjudication authority

  • We cannot influence, guarantee, or predict security clearance outcomes

  • We do not have access to classified systems or clearance databases

  • Security clearance decisions are made solely by authorized government adjudicators

  • Information you share with us regarding clearances is for consulting purposes only

We strongly advise:

  • Never share classified information with us

  • Follow all security protocols required by your sponsoring agency

  • Report any security concerns to appropriate authorities

  • Understand that we cannot provide legal advice regarding clearance matters

9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell information)

  • Right to deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside of [Country], please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in [Country] where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

12. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain session information

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze website traffic and usage

  • Improve user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit functionality.

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

  • Sending email notification for significant changes

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at consultingcompassrose@gmail.com.

Compass Rose Consulting, LLC

www.compassroseconsultingllc.com

16. CONSENT

By engaging our services, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood this Privacy Policy

  • You consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described

  • You understand your rights regarding your personal information

  • You agree to provide accurate and truthful information