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Privacy Policy for Sound Talent Strategies, LLC

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

Sound Talent Strategies, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients, their employees, job candidates, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information in connection with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

  • Client & Contact Data

    • Source: direct from client representatives

    • For the purpose of establishing and managing the consulting relationship

  • Consulting/HR Data (Often PII)

    • Source: Directly from clients or their authorized representatives (e.g., HR teams)

    • For the purpose of performing the specific consulting services requested by the client (e.g., talent acquisition, compensation analysis, performance reviews, fractional HR services). This may include employee names, job titles, salary, performance records, and benefit elections.

  • Website Usage Data

    • Source: Automated technologies (cookies, analytics)

    • For the purpose of improving our website, services, and marketing efforts

  • Job Applicant Data

    • Source: Directly from candidates, recruiters, or public profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)

    • For the purpose of evaluating candidates for open positions within Sound Talent Strategies, LLC.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: The primary use of personal information is to fulfill our contractual obligations and deliver the specific services requested by our clients.

  • Administration: To manage our business operations, including billing, accounting, and internal audits.

  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates on services, and send relevant marketing communications (where consent is given).

  • Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and internal policies.

  • Improvement: To analyze and improve the effectiveness of our services and website performance.

3. Disclosure of Information

We will only disclose personal information as described below:

  • To Clients: We disclose information to the specific client entity that engaged our services, strictly as required to perform the services outlined in our service agreement.

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT support, cloud storage, payment processing). These parties are contractually obligated to keep the information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (i) comply with a legal obligation, (ii) protect and defend our rights or property, or (iii) protect the personal safety of clients, employees, or the public.

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include data encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free, so you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Our retention periods are determined by the nature of the information and the applicable legal obligations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and the applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction/Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Opt-out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post any changes on this page and revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Information

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

Sound Talent Strategies, LLC
10114 Holyoke Way S
Seattle, WA 98178

Email: andrew@thesoundtalent.com