Your Privacy

The Villarreal Consulting Group LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

By using our website or our services, you agree to the practices described in this notice.

1. Who We Are

The Villarreal Consulting Group LLC
Address: 80933 Dartmouth Ave, Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 902-8645
Email: [email protected]

We provide security consulting services and related advisory offerings to individuals and organizations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with us, you may provide:

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, job title, organization name

  • Inquiry details: information you include when you request a quote, consultation, or send us a message

  • Account details (if applicable): username, password, and preferences

  • Billing and payment details: limited payment information processed via our payment providers (e.g., transaction IDs, billing address)

  • Project-related information: documents, policies, diagrams, or other material you voluntarily share so we can deliver our consulting services

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and referring pages

  • General location information (e.g., city/country) based on IP

This information is typically collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from third parties such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., confirmation that a payment has been approved or declined)

  • Service providers that host or analyze our website traffic

  • Partners or platforms where you have given permission to share data with us

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

3.1 To Provide and Manage Our Services

  • Responding to inquiries, quote requests, and support questions

  • Scheduling and delivering consulting sessions, assessments, and reports

  • Managing customer relationships and service history

3.2 To Process Payments

  • Handling invoices, payments, and refunds

  • Verifying transactions with our payment providers (such as PayPal and Stripe)

  • Keeping basic financial records as required for accounting and legal purposes

3.3 To Improve Our Website and Services

  • Monitoring website performance, usage trends, and general traffic patterns

  • Diagnosing technical issues and enhancing overall user experience

  • Evaluating and improving our content, communication, and service offerings

3.4 To Communicate with You

  • Sending confirmations, administrative messages, and updates related to your inquiries or projects

  • Responding to your questions and support requests

  • With your consent, sending occasional informational or marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)

3.5 To Comply with Legal Obligations

  • Meeting record-keeping, tax, and regulatory requirements

  • Responding to lawful requests from public authorities, if required

4. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, our processing of personal data may rely on several legal bases, including:

  • Contractual necessity: when we use your data to perform a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract

  • Legitimate interests: to operate, improve, and protect our business and services, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights

  • Legal obligations: when processing is required by applicable law

  • Consent: for certain activities such as optional marketing communications, where we rely on your explicit agreement

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers

  • Email and communication tools

  • Analytics services

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)

These providers may only use your information to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect it appropriately.

5.2 Business and Professional Advisors

Where necessary, we may share limited information with:

  • Legal, tax, or business advisors

  • Cybersecurity or IT partners involved in delivery of complex engagements

5.3 Legal and Compliance

We may disclose information:

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • To respond to lawful requests from public authorities

  • To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our clients or others

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember basic preferences (such as language or layout choices)

  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve performance and security

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Accidental loss or destruction

  • Misuse or alteration

These measures may include:

  • Restricted access to personal data

  • Use of secure hosting environments

  • Encryption for certain data transmissions

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You use the website and share information with us at your own risk.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice

  • Maintain business and financial records

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the context in which it was collected.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Access: to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Rectification: to ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual limitations

  • Restriction: to ask us to limit processing in certain circumstances

  • Objection: to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing

  • Data portability: to receive your information in a commonly used, machine-readable format (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

You may also:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the link provided in those messages

  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. International Users

Our operations are based in the United States. If you access our website or provide information from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located.

Data protection laws in those countries may differ from those in your jurisdiction, but we will handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

12. Contacting Us About Privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this notice, please contact us:

The Villarreal Consulting Group LLC
Email: [email protected]
Address: 80933 Dartmouth Ave, Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 902-8645

13. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Your Privacy page from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices

  • Legal or regulatory requirements

  • Improvements to our services

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised notice.