M3 Privacy Policy

Updated Privacy Policy Statement

Effective Date: 12/12/24

M3 Consulting Privacy Policy
At M3 Consulting, we respect the confidentiality and integrity of your business. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information while maintaining transparency about our practices. By accessing our website or utilizing our consulting services, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Information We Collect

      We collect the following types of information:

• • Personal Information:
    • Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) provided via inquiries, consultations, or during the engagement.
    • Business information, including your company name, website, and details about processes and methodologies.
  • Project-Specific Data:
    • Process documents, templates, workflows, and marketing methodology files shared for auditing and analysis.
    • Client samples provided under a mutually agreed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
    • Recordings of interviews with subject matter experts to document legacy processes.
  • Non-Personal Information:
    • Website usage data collected via cookies or similar tracking tools to improve user experience and website functionality.
       

2. How We Use Your Information

     We use your information for the following purposes:

• • Consulting Services: To assess your existing processes, deliver tailored recommendations, and complete project deliverables.
  • Client Access: To facilitate access to approved work product and internal marketing methodology files via your servers.
  • Documentation and Playbooks: To create and deliver optimized workflows, methodology diagrams, and training resources.
  • Marketing and Samples: To showcase anonymized and de-identified client work product as examples of our services, with your prior approval.
     

3. Scope of Access

     M3 Consulting limits its access strictly to marketing process files and samples necessary to perform the agreed-upon work.

• • We will not request or require access to your business records, financial data, or customer information.
  • Any client samples provided will be used exclusively for auditing and optimization purposes as outlined in the NDA.
     

4. Sub-Contractor Use

     Some elements of your project may involve the use of sub-contractors, who will: 

• • Be bound by strict confidentiality through NDAs.

• • Adhere to the same data protection and privacy standards outlined in this policy.
     

5. Marketing Use of Client Work Product

     With your consent, anonymized versions of your work product may be used as M3 marketing samples.

• • Identifying details will be removed, except in protected images.
  • You retain the right to refuse the use of your work product for M3 marketing.
      

6. Access to Marketing Methodology Files

     Clients may be required to grant M3 Consulting access to internal servers to initiate the project.

• • Access will be used strictly for project-related purposes.
  • Server access can be revoked by the client upon project completion.
  • Approved work product will be provided in various formats and locations as agreed upon during the project.
     

7. Sharing Your Information

     We do not sell or rent your personal or project-specific information. However, we may share information in the following instances:

• • Sub-Contractors: As outlined above, with your approval and under NDA.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers (e.g., cloud storage platforms) to assist in delivering our services.
  • Legal Compliance: If required to comply with applicable laws or to protect our legal rights.
     

8. Data Security

     We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

• • Secure storage of client work product and sensitive information.
  • Access controls for both internal and sub-contracted personnel.
  • Regular security audits to ensure the integrity of your project data.
  • Despite our efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access or a breach.   
     

9. Retention of Information

     We retain your data only for the following purposes:

• • Project data will be retained for the duration of the project or as required for legal or business obligations.
  • Project deliverables will be retained as baselines for annual reviews should you request them.
       

10. Your Rights

     You have the right to:

• • Access, modify, or delete your personal and project-specific data.
  • Refuse the use of your work product for M3 marketing purposes.
  • Use the Contact Us form to let us know of your desire to exercise these rights.   
     

11. Cookies and Website Tracking

 
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may impact functionality.

12. Updates to This Policy
     

We may update this policy as necessary to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on our website with a revised “Effective Date.”

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Lorena Harris d.b.a. Marketing Mehodology Management (M3)
225 Mystic Ridge Hill, Atlanta GA 30342
lharris@marketing-methodology.com
513-658-2488