Effective Date: 07/06/2026
Introduction
Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect information when you use my consulting services or contact me regarding Shopify, e-commerce, workflow, or business operations consulting.
Information I Collect
Depending on the services requested, I may collect:
- Name
- Business name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business website
- Shopify store information
- Information you voluntarily provide during consultations
- Project documents and files you choose to share
- Order, inventory, or operational information necessary to complete contracted work
I only collect information necessary to provide consulting services.
How Your Information Is Used
Information may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule consultations
- Prepare proposals
- Perform contracted consulting services
- Improve business workflows
- Configure Shopify stores and related platforms
- Communicate project updates
- Generate invoices and maintain business records
Your information is never sold to third parties.
Confidentiality
Many clients share sensitive business information.
All reasonable efforts are made to keep client information confidential.
Business information, operational procedures, sales data, customer information, inventory records, and internal documents are treated as confidential and are used solely for the purpose of completing agreed-upon consulting services.
Third-Party Services
Projects may involve third-party platforms including but not limited to:
- Shopify
- Etsy
- eBay
- TikTok Shop
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Zoom
These services operate under their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect client information.
While every effort is made to secure data, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
Project files and communications may be retained as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Complete contracted work
- Provide future support
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal or tax obligations
Clients may request deletion of project files that are no longer required, subject to applicable legal recordkeeping requirements.
Cookies and Analytics
If this website uses analytics or cookies, anonymous information such as browser type, device information, and pages visited may be collected to improve website performance.
No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics unless voluntarily provided by the visitor.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- Review the information maintained about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where legally permitted
- Withdraw consent for future communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed on this website.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in business practices or legal requirements.
The Effective Date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Ryan’s Consulting
Email: ludwigr1997@gmail.com
Website: http://www.Ryan’sConsulting.com
