Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DCF Modeling LLC (we, us, or our) operates the website at https://www.dcfmodeling.buzz and provides professional Computer Systems Design and Related Services from our office in South Salt Lake, Utah. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information that identifies or could reasonably be used to identify you (Personal Information) when you visit our website, communicate with us, or engage our services.

By accessing our website or providing information to you, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information through several channels and methods, including the following categories.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us, we may collect:

• Full name and job title or professional role.
• Email address and telephone number.
• Company or organization name and industry sector.
• Project descriptions, scope details, and technical requirements you choose to share.
• Any other information you voluntarily provide in messages, support tickets, or phone conversations.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our servers and third-party services may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device characteristics.
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns.
• Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address (city and region level).
• Cookie identifiers and session data as described in Section 7 of this policy.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited information about you from third-party sources such as publicly available business directories, professional networking platforms, and analytics providers. This may include your business contact information and publicly stated areas of professional interest.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, deliver consulting engagements, and provide technical support.
• Communication: To send project updates, service-related notices, invoices, and administrative messages.
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve site performance, fix errors, and enhance user experience.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious or illegal activity.
• Compliance: To meet legal obligations, enforce our contracts, and respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
• Marketing: Only with your explicit consent, to send promotional materials or event invitations. You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process Personal Information under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your information for a specific purpose.
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With carefully vetted vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, email delivery, customer relationship management, and analytics. All service providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, subpoena, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect the information with your permission.

6. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, and to resolve disputes. Specifically:

• Contact form inquiries and correspondence are retained for up to three years from the last interaction.
• Contract and project records are retained for seven years from project completion to comply with applicable business recordkeeping laws.
• Website usage data is retained for up to twenty-six months.
• Marketing consent records are retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion.

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it using industry-standard methods.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, analyze traffic, and improve your experience.

7.1 Types of Cookies

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality, including session management, security, and navigation. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting aggregated, anonymous statistics. These include tools such as Google Analytics.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your subsequent visits.

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher.
• Encryption of data at rest within our systems and backup infrastructure.
• Role-based access controls limiting information access to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Employee training on information security and privacy best practices.
• Incident response plans and procedures for data breach notification.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

• Access: The right to request confirmation of whether we hold information about you and to obtain a copy of that information.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing in specific circumstances.
• Portability: The right to receive your information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Objection: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 14 of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within thirty days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

DCF Modeling LLC operates within the United States and stores data on servers located in the U.S. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By providing information to us, you consent to this transfer.

11. Children Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Information without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice on our website. Continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

DCF Modeling LLC
346 E 2700 S
South Salt Lake, UT 84115-3215
United States

Email: assist@dcfmodeling.buzz
Phone: +1 385 365 0384