Privacy & Legal.
Dana K. Michel & Co. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through danakmichel.com (the “Site”), through our consulting and advisory engagements, through program participation, and through any related communications, subscriptions, or services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing our Site or engaging our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described herein.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected from visitors to our website, prospective clients, clients, program participants, subscribers, and other individuals who interact with Dana K. Michel & Co. in a business or professional capacity. This Policy does not apply to third-party platforms, software providers, or external websites that may be referenced, integrated, or recommended as part of our advisory services. Those entities operate under their own privacy policies and terms.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to operate our business, deliver advisory services, and improve client outcomes. The information collected may include personal information, business information, and technical information. Information you voluntarily provide may include your name, email address, phone number, professional title, company affiliation, billing details, payment information, and any information you submit through contact forms, subscription forms, applications, surveys, discovery calls, or direct communications.
In the course of delivering consulting, AI implementation advisory, executive transformation services, or related engagements, we may receive access to professional histories, organizational structures, operational workflows, strategic documentation, workforce information, and other business-sensitive materials.
Where such information contains personal data, it is processed strictly for the purpose of delivering contracted services. When you access our Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring URLs, site navigation behavior, and usage analytics. This information helps us maintain site functionality, security, and performance.
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of eighteen.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to operate, maintain, and improve our business and services. This includes providing consulting and advisory services, developing AI implementation strategies, delivering executive transformation programs, managing subscriptions, responding to inquiries, facilitating payments, and communicating with clients and subscribers.
Information may also be used to refine service delivery methodologies, improve internal operations, conduct business analytics, maintain records, and comply with legal or regulatory obligations. We may send marketing or informational communications to individuals who have opted in to receive them. Recipients may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in the communication.
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
4. AI Advisory and Implementation Context
Dana K. Michel & Co. provides advisory services related to artificial intelligence tools, enterprise systems, operational strategy, and professional repositioning. In doing so, we may evaluate, recommend, or assist in implementing third-party AI or software tools. We do not own, control, or operate third-party AI platforms. All third-party tools are governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. Clients are responsible for reviewing and accepting those terms before implementation.
We do not warrant that any AI system, tool, or automation process will be error-free, bias-free, compliant with evolving regulations, or suitable for a particular purpose. Clients retain sole responsibility for regulatory compliance, data governance, monitoring AI outputs, cybersecurity controls, and final decision-making authority. Nothing in this Privacy Policy or in our Services constitutes legal advice, regulatory certification, or compliance assurance.
5. Confidentiality and Professional Information
Information shared with us in the course of a consulting engagement is treated as confidential business information. We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect such information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take commercially reasonable measures to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Clients are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards within their own systems and platforms. Unless otherwise agreed in a separate written contract, confidentiality obligations do not apply to publicly available information, independently developed without use of confidential materials, or lawfully obtained from another source.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under law, we process personal data based on contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, legal obligations, or consent. If you withdraw consent for certain processing activities, it may limit our ability to provide certain services.
7. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our business, including payment processors, email service providers, technology platforms, professional advisors, insurers, or contractors who are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or regulatory request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, enforce agreements, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of individuals or property.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including contractual, legal, accounting, and operational requirements. Client engagement records may be retained for risk management and compliance purposes.
9. Privacy Rights
Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have rights regarding access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of personal information. You may also have the right to request information about how your data is used or shared. To exercise applicable rights, you may contact us at:
[info@danakmichel.com]
We may require verification of identity before processing such requests. Certain information may be retained where required by law or necessary to enforce agreements. California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, delete, correct, and limit certain uses of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under California law.
10. Cookies and Analytics
Our Site may use cookies and analytics technologies to improve functionality, measure performance, and understand user engagement. You may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.
11. International Visitors
If you access our Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Site or Services, you consent to such transfer and processing.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dana K. Michel & Co. shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from the use of this Site or the processing of information described in this Policy. This Privacy Policy does not create a contractual obligation beyond any written service agreement executed between the parties. In the event of any conflict between this Policy and a signed client agreement, the terms of the signed agreement shall control.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site or Services following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Dana K. Michel & Co.
[info@danakmichel.com]