Consent Policy

1. Introduction

At BrightPath Consulting, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your personal data. This Consent Policy explains how we obtain, record, and manage your consent for data collection and processing activities.

This policy works in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Consent Policy.

2. What Is Consent?

Consent means any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of your wishes by which you, through a statement or clear affirmative action, signify agreement to the processing of personal data relating to you.

For consent to be valid, it must be:

• Freely given: You must have a genuine choice and control over how we use your data.
• Specific: Consent must relate to specific processing activities.
• Informed: You must understand what you are consenting to.
• Unambiguous: Consent requires clear affirmative action from you.

3. How We Obtain Your Consent

We obtain your consent through various methods, depending on the context and type of processing involved:

• Website Cookies: Through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit our website.
• Contact Forms: When you submit information through our contact or inquiry forms.
• Service Registration: When you sign up for our consultation services.
• Marketing Communications: Through opt-in checkboxes for receiving marketing materials.

In each case, we will provide clear information about what you are consenting to, why we need your data, and how it will be used.

4. What You Are Consenting To

When you provide consent, you may be agreeing to one or more of the following activities:

• Collection and storage of your personal information
• Processing your data to provide the services you've requested
• Receiving communications about your inquiries or services
• Receiving marketing communications (if specifically opted in)
• Use of cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality

5. Withdrawing Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To withdraw your consent, you can:

• Click the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send
• Update your communication preferences in your account settings (if applicable)
• Contact us directly at [email protected]

Please note that withdrawing consent for essential processing may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.

6. Consent Records

We maintain records of the consents you provide, including:

• When and how consent was obtained
• Exactly what you were told at the time
• Whether you have withdrawn consent and when

These records help us ensure we're respecting your choices and complying with data protection regulations.

7. Children's Consent

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

8. Changes to This Consent Policy

We may update this Consent Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Consent Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: