Effective Date: December 2018
Last Updated: September 2026
GarDumSon Consulting respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with https://gardumsonconsulting.com, our business communications, and our consulting services.
GarDumSon Consulting is the marketing arm and a subsidiary company of Richard Lee Garcia Groups, LLC.
In this policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to GarDumSon Consulting and Richard Lee Garcia Groups, LLC, as applicable to the activity described.
1. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to personal information handled when you:
Visit our website.
Submit an inquiry or consultation request.
Communicate with us by email, telephone, or other channels.
Request a proposal or engage our services.
Participate in a project involving custom AI deployment, workflow automation, or business consulting.
When we process personal information on behalf of a business client, the applicable service agreement, data-processing agreement, and client instructions govern that processing. This website policy does not replace those agreements.
Other companies within our business group and third-party websites may have separate privacy policies.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:
Your name, business name, and job title.
Email address, telephone number, and business contact details.
Website address.
Consultation requests and descriptions of business challenges.
Information about your existing tools, systems, and workflows.
Messages, correspondence, and support requests.
Proposal, contract, billing, and transaction information.
Documents or project materials you choose to provide.
Please provide only information reasonably necessary for your inquiry or project.
Information collected through website use
Our website, hosting infrastructure, and enabled service providers may collect technical information such as:
IP address.
Browser and device information.
Operating system.
Pages requested and referring pages.
Access dates and times.
Error reports and security logs.
Cookie identifiers, where applicable.
The information collected depends on the technologies enabled on the website and your privacy settings.
Information received from others
We may receive relevant information from authorized business representatives, referral sources, payment providers, or service providers supporting an inquiry or engagement.
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information for purposes such as:
Responding to inquiries and arranging consultations.
Assessing business requirements and preparing proposals.
Providing agreed consulting, AI deployment, and automation services.
Communicating about projects, support, and service changes.
Managing contracts, invoices, and business records.
Operating, maintaining, and securing our website and systems.
Investigating technical issues, misuse, or suspected fraud.
Understanding website performance where analytics are enabled.
Sending marketing communications where permitted by applicable law.
Meeting legal obligations and resolving disputes.
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on the basis appropriate to the activity, such as performing a contract, taking requested pre-contract steps, complying with legal obligations, legitimate interests subject to applicable safeguards, or consent.
4. AI Services and Client Project Information
Our services may involve AI tools, natural language processing, machine learning, analytics, and integrations with third-party software.
Depending on the agreed project, information submitted for processing may include documents, prompts, business records, workflow information, and generated outputs. These materials may contain personal information.
Project-specific processing
Before personal information is used in a client deployment, the project scope should establish:
The information to be processed.
The purpose of processing.
The systems and providers involved.
Access permissions and review responsibilities.
Applicable retention and deletion arrangements.
Any additional contractual or regulatory requirements.
Where we act on a client’s behalf, we process project information according to the agreed instructions and applicable agreement.
Third-party AI providers
Information sent to a third-party AI service is subject to the provider’s applicable terms, privacy practices, and account configuration.
Retention, logging, model-training use, and available privacy controls can differ by provider and service tier. Do not assume that every AI service operates with zero retention or excludes submitted information from model training. Assess relevant arrangements for the particular deployment.
Sensitive information
Do not submit passwords, payment-card details, Social Security numbers, protected health information, or other sensitive personal information through general website inquiry forms.
Projects involving regulated or sensitive information require an appropriate assessment and written arrangements before sharing that information.
Clients must have the necessary authority to provide personal information and authorize its processing.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality, security, preferences, and—where enabled—analytics or other integrations.