Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Tim Hawley Consulting ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company") operates the website timhawleyconsulting.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site, submit a form, or communicate with us by email or text message.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, or subscribe to our communications
• Business information you share with us in the course of a consultation, such as company size, industry, and current insurance coverage, where relevant to the services we provide
• Any information you voluntarily include in messages to us

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in Section 5

Information from third parties

If you interact with us through a connected platform, such as a scheduling tool, CRM, or social media page, we may receive information from that platform consistent with your settings and its own privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information about our consulting services
• Send email and/or text message communications you have opted into, including educational content, offers, and follow-ups related to group benefits consulting
• Schedule and conduct consultations
• Improve the Site and our services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of the Site

We do not use your information for any purpose incompatible with the purposes described above without providing you notice and, where required by law, obtaining your consent.

3. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list or submit a form requesting information, we may send you marketing and informational emails. Every marketing email we send includes a clear way to unsubscribe. You may also unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly in Section 10.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, which governs commercial email in the United States.

4. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile number and opt in to receive text messages from us:

• Consent: By opting in, you consent to receive marketing and/or informational text messages from Tim Hawley Consulting at the number provided. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any service.
• Message frequency: Message frequency varies.
• Cost: Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• Opt-out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. You may receive one additional message confirming your opt-out. To resubscribe, reply START.
• Help: Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us using the information in Section 10.
• Carriers: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

We do not sell or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in status with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the Site. This may include:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function
• Analytics cookies — help us understand Site traffic and usage, such as Google Analytics if used
• Marketing/tracking pixels — used by our email and CRM platforms to track email opens, link clicks, and form submissions

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our business, such as our CRM or marketing automation platform, email service provider, SMS provider, scheduling software, and website host, under agreements that limit their use of your information to providing services to us
• Legal and safety purposes if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tim Hawley Consulting, our clients, or others
• Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; we do not sell personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Other state privacy laws

Residents of certain other states, including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others with comprehensive privacy laws, may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain processing of their personal information. Contact us to exercise any applicable rights, and we will respond consistent with the laws of your state.

Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any privacy rights described above, contact:

Tim Hawley Consulting
336.479.3160
tim@timhawleyconsulting.com
P.O. Box 585
Linwood, NC 27299

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for business owners and professionals and is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as scheduling tools and social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Material changes will be reflected with a revised effective date, and where required by law, we will provide additional notice.