PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 3, 2026

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Zickler Associates, LLC ("Zickler Associates," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

 

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

• We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Job title

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Information provided when requesting meetings or additional information

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You are under no obligation to provide personal information; however, choosing not to do so may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry.

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Information Collected Automatically

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When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Referring website

• Website usage statistics

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This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

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How We Use Your Information

• We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide requested information

• Schedule meetings or consultations

• Improve our website and visitor experience

• Analyze website performance and usage trends

• Maintain website security

• Communicate updates regarding our business, services, or portfolio companies, when appropriate

• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

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These technologies may help us:

• Remember visitor preferences

• Measure website traffic

• Improve website performance

• Understand visitor engagement

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You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the website may not function as intended.

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Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate portions of our website or business, including:

• Website hosting providers

• Analytics providers

• Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms

• Email communication services

• Scheduling tools

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These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect that information appropriately.

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External Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, including portfolio companies and strategic partners.

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

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Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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We may disclose information only:

• With your consent

• To trusted service providers assisting our operations

• To comply with applicable laws or legal processes

• To protect our rights, property, or safety

• As part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of business assets

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

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Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information where applicable

• Ask questions regarding our privacy practices

 

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

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Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

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International Visitors

Our website is operated in the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

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The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date