MayMaria Consulting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our consulting services in the United States and Canada.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or submit personal information to us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide
- Name, email address, and message content submitted through our contact form
- Business name, role, and other details you share when requesting a proposal or engagement
- Billing and payment-related information processed through our payment provider (Stripe), as applicable
- Any other information you voluntarily send by email or other correspondence
Information collected automatically
- Device and browser type, approximate location (city/region level where available), and pages visited
- IP address, referral source, and usage timestamps
- Cookies or similar technologies if used for site functionality, analytics, or security
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide consulting services
- Prepare proposals, statements of work, and client communications
- Process payments and issue invoices through Stripe where applicable
- Improve our website, services, and client experience
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- Protect our rights, security, and legitimate business interests
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Legal Bases (Canada and applicable privacy laws)
Where required by law (including Canadian privacy principles under PIPEDA and similar provincial frameworks), we process personal information with your consent, to fulfill a contract or take steps at your request before contracting, to meet legal obligations, or for legitimate business purposes that do not override your privacy rights.
4. Payment Processing
Online payments may be processed securely through Stripe. When you pay online, Stripe collects and processes payment details according to Stripe’s own privacy policy and terms. We do not store full payment card numbers on our systems. For Stripe’s practices, please review Stripe’s privacy documentation on their website.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist us (for example, hosting, email, analytics, or payment processors) under appropriate confidentiality and security expectations
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) when needed
- Authorities when required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
- A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, subject to applicable law
We do not share your information with third parties for their independent marketing without your consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including client relationship management, legal and tax requirements, and dispute resolution. Retention periods may vary by record type and applicable law.
7. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live (including in the United States and Canada), you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, subject to legal exceptions.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails if we send them (service-related messages may still be necessary).
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use essential cookies for basic functionality and, where enabled, analytics cookies to understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site features.
10. International Transfers
We serve clients across the United States and Canada. Information may be processed or stored in either country, or by service providers in other jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards as required by applicable law.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are directed to businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the age required by local law). If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, except where additional consent is required by law.
14. Contact Us
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, please contact MayMaria Consulting through the form on our Contact page. We serve businesses across the United States and Canada and will respond within a reasonable time.
See also our Refund Policy.