Privacy Policy

Meghan Jean Consulting, LLC ("MJC," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of our clients, prospective clients, job applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at mjcsiliconvalleyluxury.org (the "Site") or engage our services.

We are committed to the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality. Your trust is the foundation of our business, and we treat your personal information with the same care we bring to managing your household.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Inquiries: Name, email address, phone number, and a description of your household needs
• Client Intake Forms: Name, email, phone, household size, number of properties, location/area, service preferences, scheduling availability, and any additional details you choose to share
• Job Applications: Name, email, phone number, school/university, area of study, availability, and relevant experience

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general browsing patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain session state and improve your browsing experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate about our services
• To prepare for consultations and tailor our services to your household needs
• To process job applications and evaluate candidates
• To create and manage client records in our business systems (including QuickBooks Online)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

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

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including QuickBooks Online (Intuit) for client management and invoicing, and secure hosting providers for our website
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

We require all third-party service providers to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with applicable law.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure server infrastructure, and restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis. Discretion and confidentiality are core values of our firm, and we extend these principles to every aspect of data handling.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Client records are retained for the duration of our engagement and for a reasonable period thereafter. Job application data is retained for up to 12 months following the application date unless you request earlier deletion.

6. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will provide a clear opt-out mechanism
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies to maintain your session and ensure the site functions properly. We may also use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us: