Effective Date: December 9, 2024

Privacy Policy for Early Stage Co.

At Early Stage Co. (“we,” “us,” or “our”), protecting your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you interact with our website and services. It is designed to comply with applicable laws, including those of the State of New York and the United States.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided voluntarily through our website, forms, or other communication channels.
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry, or other work-related details relevant to our consulting services.
• Technical Data: Automatically collected information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device identifiers, through cookies and similar technologies.
• Usage Data: Details about how you use our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and other interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for legitimate business purposes, including but not limited to:

1. Service Delivery: To provide, manage, and improve our AI consulting services.
2. Communication: To send administrative updates, promotional materials, and other relevant content consistent with your preferences.
3. Analytics and Improvements: To monitor website performance, analyze user behavior, and improve our offerings.
4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our agreements, and resolve disputes.

We only process your personal information where we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers and Contractors: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in delivering our services, such as IT support, analytics, and marketing services. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders.
• Business Transactions: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or other corporate transactions involving the sale or transfer of all or part of our business or assets.

4. Data Security

We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system can guarantee complete security, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing information online.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access and Rectification: Request access to and correction of your personal information.
• Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing communications by following the instructions provided in those messages or contacting us directly.
• Objection and Restriction: Object to or request restrictions on certain types of data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

6. International Data Transfers

As a U.S.-based company, your data may be transferred to or processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. We take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with data protection laws, including the use of contractual safeguards for international transfers.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and gather insights into website performance. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies unless you have disabled them through your browser settings. For more details see our [Cookie Policy].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. If material changes are made we will notify you by prominently posting the revised policy on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions concerns or wish to exercise your rights please contact us:

Early Stage Co.

1017, Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NYC, 11230
info@early-stage.co

By using our website and services you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms outlined herein.