Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Welcome to TheNorthStarConsulting (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the data we gather from you through our website and services.
By using our site or engaging with our services, you consent to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Contact details: Name, email address, phone number
Business information: Company name, job title, legal needs
Message content: Any information shared through our contact forms or emails
Client files: If you engage our services, we may collect documentation related to your legal or consulting matters
b. Information Collected Automatically
Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide and improve our legal consulting services
Respond to inquiries and offer tailored advice
Schedule consultations or follow-up communication
Fulfill any legal obligations or service agreements
Send important updates, policy changes, or service-related communications
Maintain security and prevent fraud
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:
Your consent
The performance of a contract
Legal obligation
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services or website performance)
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with:
Service providers and contractors assisting in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
Legal authorities, if required by law or regulation
Third-party platforms used for email, analytics, or client communication (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp)
All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect some website functionality.
Types of cookies used:
Essential cookies – required for basic functionality
Performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site
Functionality cookies – remember your preferences
Marketing cookies – used only if we run campaigns (opt-in basis)
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for EEA residents)
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please email us at privacy@thenorthstarconsulting.com.
9. International Transfers
If you are located outside the country where our servers are hosted (e.g., the United States), your information may be transferred and processed across borders in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the effective date clearly indicated.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
TheNorthStarConsulting
📧 Email: privacy@thenorthstarconsulting.com
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.