Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our Consulting services. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.
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Data Controller Information
The Ready Company (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) acts as the data controller for the personal information collected through our website. Our contact details are provided at the end of this policy.
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Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our website or services, including:

• Contact Information: Names, email addresses, titles/roles, and mobile phone numbers of company representatives
• Company Information: Company name, industry, size, certain financial metrics, and location
• Service Requirements: Details about workplace and human-resource related challenges or needs that prompted you to contact us
• Payment Information: When making online purchases through the site, payment information is collected through Stripe’s payment processing system (we do not store your complete credit card information on our servers)

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Legitimate Interest: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these interests don’t override your fundamental rights and freedoms
• Consent: Processing based on your specific consent
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with our legal obligations

Automatically Collected Information
Our website may automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and settings
• Date and time of visits
• Pages viewed and features used
• Time spent on pages
• Referring websites or sources
• Click patterns and interactions with our website

How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To respond to inquiries about our services
• To process and fulfill online purchases
• To send relevant information about our services and industry updates
• To analyze website usage and enhance user experience
• To customize content and service offerings based on your needs
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
‍Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, customize content, and understand user preferences.
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Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytical cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of marketing efforts

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our business (such as Stripe for payment processing)
• Business Partners: With your consent, we may share information with trusted partners
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or other legal processes
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset

Third-Party Payment Processing
For online purchases through our site, we use Stripe as our payment processor. When you make a purchase, your payment information is collected and processed directly by Stripe. We recommend reviewing Stripe’s privacy policy to understand how they handle your payment information. Note that our online payment processer may be changed at any time.
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Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify relevant supervisory authorities and affected individuals in accordance with applicable law.
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Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes. The specific retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose of processing. You may request information about these retention periods by contacting us.
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Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, particularly regarding direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section. We will respond to your request within one month.
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Automated Decision-Making
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.
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Children’s Privacy
Our 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 we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.
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International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from the European Economic Area (EEA), your information may be transferred to countries outside the EEA that may not provide the same level of data protection. When transferring your data outside the EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or rely on adequacy decisions where applicable. You can request information about these safeguards by contacting us.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. For significant changes, we will provide notice through appropriate channels.
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Data Protection Officer
While not legally required for our organization, you may direct data protection questions or concerns to our designated privacy contact at hello@theready.com.
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Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
The Ready Company
6312 S Fiddlers Green Circle
Suite 300E
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
hello@theready.com

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Information SHaring and Disclosure
‍We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with: