TMW Advisory (“TMW,” “the Firm,” “we,” or “us”) recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or communicate with us. This Privacy Policy describes the categories of information we collect, the purposes and legal bases for such collection and processing, the circumstances under which information may be disclosed, and the measures implemented to ensure its confidentiality and security. By accessing or using this website, submitting information, or communicating with TMW, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Scope and Applicability
This Policy applies to all individuals who interact with TMW Advisory, including website visitors, clients, prospective clients, contractors, and any other individuals who provide personal information to TMW, irrespective of their geographic location. This Policy governs personal information collected through this website and any communications initiated herewith.
2. Information Collected Through This Website
TMW collects only the information necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain the functionality of the website, and improve the user experience. We do not request, and ask that you do not submit, sensitive personal, financial, legal, or confidential documentation through this website.
2.1 Information Voluntarily Provided.
When you submit a contact request or otherwise choose to communicate with us through the website, you may provide certain personal information. Such information may include your name, email address, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and any additional information you elect to include in the message field.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically.
When you access the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically. This information may include your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and general usage patterns. This information is collected for analytical and security purposes and is not used to identify individual users.
2.3 Sensitive Information.
TMW does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information, including, but not limited to, financial account numbers, government-issued identification numbers, social security numbers, protected health information, biometric data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership.
3. Use of Information
TMW uses the information collected through the website for limited and legitimate business purposes. These purposes include responding to inquiries, communicating with individuals who request information, improving website functionality, maintaining security, and conducting internal analysis. We do not use the information collected to provide legal, tax, investment, or other regulated professional advice.
To the extent required under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other similar international or regional data protection laws, personal information is processed based on one or more lawful grounds, including the necessity for legitimate business purposes, consent voluntarily provided by the individual, compliance with legal obligations, and protection of the Firm’s legal interests.
TMW does not sell personal information and does not share personal information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.
4. Disclosure of Information
TMW does not disclose personal information except in the limited circumstances described below.
4.1 Service Providers.
We may share information with third-party service providers that perform operational support functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, secure data storage, or email transmission services. These providers are permitted to use such information only to perform services for TMW and are required to maintain its confidentiality.
4.2 Legal Compliance.
TMW may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or valid legal process, including in response to a subpoena, court order, or governmental request. We may also disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of TMW, our users, or the public.
4.3 Business Transactions.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, provided that such entity agrees to maintain the confidentiality and security of the information.
4.4 No Confidential or Privileged Relationship.
Communications transmitted through this website do not create an attorney-client relationship, tax-advisor relationship, fiduciary relationship, or any other professional relationship. Information submitted through the website is not protected by any legal privilege.
5. Data Security
TMW employs commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information collected through this website from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we endeavor to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and TMW cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data breach, TMW will take prompt action to mitigate risks, comply with applicable law, and notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required.
6. Data Retention
TMW retains personal information only for the period reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal obligations. Individuals may request deletion of their information as set forth in Section 7 of this Policy.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may utilize cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage patterns. Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may limit certain features of the website. Additional details may be provided in TMW’s Cookie Policy, if applicable.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information previously submitted through the website. To make such a request, please contact TMW at the email address listed in Section 15. TMW may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of any individual submitting a request before responding.
9. Cross-Border Transfers
Personal information may be transferred, stored, or processed outside the individual’s country of residence. TMW ensures that such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the use of appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms.
10. Third-Party Websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites. TMW does not control or endorse these websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites accessed.
11. Automated Decision-Making
TMW does not engage in automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. TMW does not knowingly collect information from minors and will promptly delete such information if discovered.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
TMW may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via the website, email, or other appropriate means. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Regulatory Compliance and Accountability
TMW conducts its privacy practices in accordance with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU GDPR for European residents, and other applicable international privacy and data protection regulations. TMW maintains records of data processing activities and implements reasonable organizational measures to ensure accountability and compliance.
14. Regulatory Compliance and Accountability
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests related to personal information may be directed to:
