1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how SUMMIT BROOKFIELD LLC (referred to as Summit Brook, we, us, or our) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website at summitbrook.surf and related subdomains. Summit Brook is a strategic advisory firm based in Southport, Connecticut that provides consulting services to businesses across North America. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients.
This policy applies to information we collect through our website, email communications, and during the course of our consulting engagements. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to our newsletter, request service information, or engage our consulting services. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and professional background information.
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 5 below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services; to deliver consulting services and manage client relationships; to process transactions and send related communications including proposals, invoices, and engagement letters; to send administrative information such as changes to our terms, policies, and service updates; to personalize and improve your experience on our website; to analyze website usage trends and optimize our online presence; to comply with legal obligations and professional standards; to protect our rights and the rights of our clients; to communicate about events, publications, and thought leadership content that may be relevant to your business; and to carry out any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances: with your consent or at your direction; with service providers that perform functions on our behalf including cloud hosting providers, email delivery services, payment processors, and customer relationship management platforms; with professional advisors including legal counsel, accountants, and insurance providers; to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests; to enforce our terms of service or other agreements; to protect the rights, property, or safety of Summit Brook, our clients, or others; in connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets; and with third parties where required by professional standards governing the consulting industry.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous aggregate data. Functional cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption of data in transit using TLS protocols; secure data storage with access controls and authentication; regular security assessments and vulnerability testing; employee training on data protection and confidentiality obligations; incident response procedures for potential data breaches; and policies limiting data access to personnel who require it for their roles.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Records related to consulting engagements are retained in accordance with applicable professional standards and legal requirements. When information is no longer needed, we securely destroy or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: the right to access the personal information we hold about you; the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; the right to request deletion of your personal information subject to legal retention requirements; the right to object to or restrict processing of your information; the right to data portability; and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
9. Childrens Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child may have provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites including professional associations, industry publications, and client websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for changes.
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut and applicable federal laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be resolved in the courts of Fairfield County, Connecticut.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
SUMMIT BROOKFIELD LLC
55 Station St
Southport, CT 06890
United States
Phone: +1 (585) 688-9292
Email: pang@summitbrook.surf
This website is operated by SUMMIT BROOKFIELD LLC. Summit Brook is a registered trade name of SUMMIT BROOKFIELD LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company.