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Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 23, 2026  ·  Last updated: September 23, 2026

Plain-English summary: This website is a professional information and lead-generation site. We collect only what is necessary to respond to inquiries and improve the site. We do not sell your data. We do not offer services to children.

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to The Inceptors LLC, a California limited liability company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), operating the website located at theinceptors.com (the "Site"). Our principal place of business is 1650 Graham Lane, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Questions about this Policy may be directed to: ashit@theinceptors.com.

2. Scope and Applicability

This Policy covers personal information collected through the Site and any related communications initiated via the Site (e.g., contact forms, email inquiries). It does not govern information shared under a separate engagement letter, consulting agreement, or non-disclosure agreement, which are governed by those documents.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

Information you provide voluntarily. When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, send us an email, or schedule a call, you may provide:

  • Your name and email address
  • Your company name, job title, or LinkedIn profile
  • A description of your project, business, or needs
  • Any other information you voluntarily include in your message

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, our third-party analytics provider (Google Analytics) automatically collects:

  • IP address (anonymized or truncated per our analytics configuration)
  • Browser type, operating system, and device type
  • Pages viewed, time spent, and referring URL
  • General geographic region (city/country level)

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, payment card data, health information) through the Site.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiry and evaluate whether we can assist you
  • Communicate with you about our services, engagements, or content
  • Improve Site content, performance, and user experience
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
  • Protect our rights, property, and the safety of users

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (California Residents)

We operate under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). We process your personal information on the following bases:

  • Contractual necessity: to take steps at your request prior to entering a consulting engagement
  • Legitimate interests: to operate and improve the Site and to communicate with prospective clients
  • Legal obligation: where required by law
  • Consent: where you have expressly provided it (e.g., subscribing to email updates, if applicable)

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Forms, email hosting) under appropriate data processing agreements that restrict their use of your data.
  • Legal compliance: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Inceptors LLC, our users, or the public.
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, subject to the acquirer honoring this Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

The Site uses the following third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:

  • Google Analytics — website traffic analytics. You may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google Fonts — web font delivery.
  • Google Forms — contact and intake form processing.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies primarily through Google Analytics. These are analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. No advertising or behavioral tracking cookies are set by us directly.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality. Your browser's "Do Not Track" signal is noted but may not result in changed data collection practices by all third-party services.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Inquiry and contact information is typically retained for up to three (3) years from last contact. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (26 months), configurable in our analytics dashboard.

10. Your Rights (California Residents)

Subject to verification of your identity, California residents have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, purposes of use, and third parties with whom it is shared.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. No opt-out is required.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information through the Site.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at ashit@theinceptors.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by law, with one possible 45-day extension upon notice. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a person under 18, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately at ashit@theinceptors.com.

12. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for breaches beyond our reasonable control.

13. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, Google Forms). These links are provided for your convenience. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. Access to linked sites is at your own risk.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE INCEPTORS LLC, ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from this Policy or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Inceptors LLC
1650 Graham Lane
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Email: ashit@theinceptors.com