Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Marhardt ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and handles information when you visit https://marhardtconsulting.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of it, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

This policy is intended to be read broadly and should not be construed to limit our rights or expand your rights beyond what is required by applicable law.

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily — name, email address, company name, and any message content submitted through contact or inquiry forms on the Site.
• Usage and technical data — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected automatically when you access the Site.
• Cookie and tracking data — small data files stored on your device that help us understand how the Site is used. See Section 6 for details.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as government identification numbers, financial account details, health information, or data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately at marhardtinnovations@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

Information collected through the Site is used solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and facilitating potential business engagements.
• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site.
• Analysing usage patterns to enhance user experience.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or fraudulent activity.
• Complying with legal obligations.

We will not use your information for unsolicited marketing communications without your explicit prior consent.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their own commercial purposes.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (e.g., hosting providers, analytics platforms) under contractual confidentiality obligations and solely as instructed by us.
• Legal requirements — when required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority, or when necessary to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of any person.
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, subject to the successor entity honouring the terms of this policy.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymise it using industry-standard methods.

Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months unless an ongoing business relationship necessitates longer retention.

The Site may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies. These may include:

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — used to understand aggregate user behaviour. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies without your consent.

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. We do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals at this time.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit. Your interactions with those sites are governed solely by their own terms.

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim all liability for any unauthorised access or use of your information that is beyond our reasonable control.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict its processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at marhardtinnovations@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

We reserve the right to verify your identity before fulfilling any data request and to deny requests that are manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive.

The Site is operated from and data may be processed in jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country. By using the Site you consent to the transfer of your information to such jurisdictions. Where required by law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to this Privacy Policy or your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total cumulative liability to you for any claim arising under or related to this Privacy Policy shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred US dollars (USD $100).

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us at marhardtinnovations@gmail.com and we will delete the information promptly.

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to: