PAD Management Group ("PADMG," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at padmg.com (the "Site") and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Site, including:
- Contact information: name, email address, company name, and phone number when you submit a contact form or request a consultation.
- Communication data: the content of messages you send us through forms, email, or other channels.
- Newsletter subscriptions: your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Send you newsletters and updates you've subscribed to
- Improve our Site, services, and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and Site performance
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- Communicate about our services, events, and content that may be relevant to you
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Site and delivering services (e.g., email providers, analytics tools, hosting services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PADMG, our clients, or others.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Service Providers
We use the following third-party services to operate our Site and deliver our services:
- Resend — transactional email delivery (intake form notifications, lead magnet delivery)
- Listmonk (self-hosted) — newsletter subscription management
- Cal.com (self-hosted) — appointment scheduling
- Vercel — website hosting and serverless functions
- Google Tag Manager — analytics and conversion tracking (when enabled)
These providers process data only as necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your information.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies: necessary for the Site to function properly (e.g., form submission, scheduling).
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. We use Google Tag Manager, which may load Google Analytics or similar tools.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
- Data portability: request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to know: what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Right to delete: request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to opt-out: we do not sell personal information.
- Right to non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@padmg.com or use our contact form.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: hello@padmg.com
- Phone: (888) 489-3415
- Address: 15303 Ventura Blvd, 9th Floor, Van Nuys, CA 91403
- Web: padmg.com/contact