Privacy Policy
Jennifer Shields, LLC
Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Jennifer Shields, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.jennifer-shields.com/ (the "Site") or engage our fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) and business consulting services.
By using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use our services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Fill out a contact form or inquiry form on our Site
Request a consultation or information about our services
Engage us for fractional COO or consulting services
Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
This information may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company name and business information
Job title or position
Areas of interest or business needs
Any other information you choose to provide
Contact Forms. When you submit a contact form on our Site, we collect the information you enter, which typically includes your name and email address (and any additional details you choose to include in your message).
2.2 Business and Employee Information
In the course of providing fractional COO services, including HR oversight, payroll management, financial oversight, risk management, and operational consulting, we may collect and process data related to business operations, which may include:
Payroll dataHR data (including employee records)
CRM dataEmployee data (names, contact information, compensation information, performance records)
Financial information related to business operations
Organizational structures and operational data
Strategic business information
Vendor and contractor information
Any other information necessary to perform our consulting services
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website addresses
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Access times and dates
Device information
2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Delivery
To provide fractional COO and business consulting services
To communicate with you regarding your inquiry or engagement
To analyze your business needs and provide tailored recommendations
To manage HR, payroll, financial oversight, and operational functions as contracted
3.2 Business Operations
To maintain and improve our Site and services
To respond to your inquiries and requests
To send administrative information, updates, and service-related announcements
To manage our client relationships
3.3 Marketing and Communications
To send newsletters, marketing materials, and information about our services (with your consent)
To inform you of new service offerings or updates
3.4 Legal and Security
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
To protect our legal rights and prevent fraud or misuseTo ensure the security and integrity of our Site and services
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
Website hosting and maintenance providersEmail marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp)
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Client intake, project management, proposals, contracts, and invoicing platforms (e.g., HoneyBook)
Payment processors
Cloud storage providers
Professional advisors (attorneys, accountants)
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Business Transfers
If Jennifer Shields, LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:
Compliance with legal obligations
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Investigation of fraud or security issues
Response to court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and updates
Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:
The nature of our business relationship
Legal and regulatory requirements
Legitimate business purposes (e.g., contract enforcement, dispute resolution)
Your preferences regarding data deletion
When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
7.2 Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., information required for contract performance or legal compliance).
7.3 Opt-Out of Marketing
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:
Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
Contacting us directly using the information below
7.4 Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
7.5 Object to Processing
You may object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.
8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site 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 we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our Site or by other means as appropriate.
Your continued use of our Site or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Jennifer Shields, LLC
Website: https://www.jennifer-shields.com/You may also use the contact form available on our Site to reach us.
12. JURISDICTION
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
By using our Site or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.