Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to O’Shea Consulting Services. This policy explains how we handle personal and professional information shared with us online and during client engagements.

Introduction

O’Shea Consulting Services respects the privacy of our clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or engage our professional consulting services. By using this website or submitting information through our contact forms, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal and business information that is voluntarily provided through our website, scheduling system, or email communication.

This may include:

- Name, organization, and contact details such as email and phone number

- Information shared during consultations or onboarding

- Documents and data related to invention disclosures, patent compliance, or project operations

- Technical data collected automatically, such as browser type and IP address for analytics purposes

How We Use Your Information

Information is used to provide and improve consulting services, including:

- Scheduling and managing appointments or consultations

- Responding to inquiries and project requests

- Conducting research and data validation as part of consulting work

- Processing invoices and payments

- Communicating updates, confirmations, and follow ups related to ongoing projects

O’Shea Consulting Services does not sell or share personal information with outside parties for marketing purposes.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

All client data and communications are treated as confidential. Project files, compliance data, and contact information are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel. Digital records are maintained on secure systems that follow password protection and encryption best practices.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies and analytics tools to monitor traffic and improve performance. These tools collect non identifiable data such as page views and navigation paths. Visitors may disable cookies in their browser settings without affecting access to the site.

Third Party Tools and Integrations

O’Shea Consulting Services may use third party platforms such as calendar booking tools, payment processors, or cloud storage systems to support our operations. Each platform maintains its own privacy standards and compliance certifications. We do not control these external systems but only use providers that follow secure data handling practices.

Data Retention

Client and project data are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations, comply with legal requirements, or maintain accurate business records. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to request access to your data, correction of inaccuracies, or deletion of personal information. Requests can be submitted via email to [email protected]. We will respond promptly to all inquiries regarding privacy or data use.

Security Measures

O’Shea Consulting Services uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Clients are encouraged to avoid sending sensitive data through unsecured channels.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites for reference or educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The revision date will appear at the bottom of this page. Continued use of the website or services after an update indicates acceptance of the revised policy.