Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for Sixteen:Eighteen Consulting, LLC

1. Introduction

Thank you for visiting www.1618consulting.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily submit when you:

• Schedule a discovery call (name, email, phone, church/ministry details)
• Sign up for our newsletter or download resources (name, email)
• Contact us via email or our online form (name, email, message content)

We also gather non-identifiable analytics data (browser type, pages visited) through cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule calls
• Deliver newsletters, resources, and updates you request
• Customize Site content and analyze usage trends
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with marketers. We may disclose data to service providers who support our Site under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and tracking tools to:

• Remember your preferences and login details
• Monitor Site performance and visitor patterns
• Personalize content and recommend relevant resources

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some Site features may not function properly without them.

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate third-party services—such as Google Analytics, Zoom for scheduling and virtual meetings, and email delivery platforms—to enhance functionality. These services have their own privacy practices; please review their policies for details.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or to comply with legal obligations. Non-identifiable analytics data may be stored indefinitely for trend analysis.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized personnel and contracted service providers have access to personal data under confidentiality obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Ask for deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

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

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adult church leaders and volunteers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please notify us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” below and post the new policy on the Site. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Sixteen:Eighteen Consulting, LLC
2103 Elmridge Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Email: privacy@1618consulting.com
Phone: (803) 638-8678

Effective Date: September 8, 202