Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This page explains what information Sipply Consulting collects when you use this website, why it's collected, and how it's handled. This site is a small business website. It does not sell products directly through this site, does not maintain user accounts, and does not use third-party advertising trackers.

Information you provide directly

When you submit the contact or consultation form on this site, you may provide your name, email address, company or website (optional), and a message describing your project. This information is transmitted through Web3Forms, a third-party form-processing service, and delivered to Sipply Consulting's email inbox. Web3Forms transmits form submissions over HTTPS and does not permanently store the content of your message on its own servers beyond what is required to deliver it and prevent spam or abuse. See Web3Forms' privacy policy for details on how they process this data.

This information is used only to respond to your inquiry, schedule a consultation, or maintain a record of an ongoing working relationship. It is not sold, rented, or shared with any third party for marketing purposes.

Booking a consultation

If you book a consultation through this site, scheduling is handled through Cal.com, a third-party scheduling platform. Cal.com collects the information needed to schedule and manage your booking, such as your name, email address, and selected time slot, and may send you calendar invitations and reminder notifications directly. See Cal.com's privacy policy for details on how they collect, store, and process this information. Sipply Consulting does not control how Cal.com processes this data beyond the booking details visible in the scheduling dashboard.

Payment information

If you pay for a consultation through this site, payment is processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Sipply Consulting does not collect, view, store, or have access to your full card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment credentials at any point. Stripe collects and processes information necessary to complete your transaction, including your name, billing details, and payment method information, in accordance with its own privacy policy and applicable card network and financial regulations. Stripe may also use this data for fraud prevention, identity verification, and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations such as anti-money-laundering laws. See Stripe's privacy policy for full details on how Stripe collects, uses, and may share payment data. Sipply Consulting only receives confirmation that a payment was made, along with limited transaction details (such as the amount and date) needed for invoicing and bookkeeping.

Information collected automatically

This site uses Google Analytics (GA4) to understand general traffic patterns, such as which pages are visited and how visitors arrive at the site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as your approximate location (derived from IP address), device and browser type, and pages visited. This information is processed by Google in an aggregated form where possible and is not used by Sipply Consulting to identify you individually. See Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google collects and processes this data, and how Google uses data from sites that use its services .

Separately from analytics, a single local preference — light or dark display mode — may be stored in your browser so the site remembers your display setting. This preference is stored only on your device, is not transmitted to Sipply Consulting or any third party, and is not linked to your identity.

Standard web server logs (such as IP address, browser type, and pages requested) may also be collected by the hosting provider for security and performance purposes. These logs are not used by Sipply Consulting to build an individual profile of visitors.

Cookie consent

By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies described above, including those used by Google Analytics. If you would prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can use a browser extension such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on , adjust your browser's cookie settings to block third-party cookies, or use private/incognito browsing.

Third-party services summary

Each of these third-party services operates under its own privacy policy and terms, and may process personal data in jurisdictions outside your own, including the United States. Sipply Consulting is not responsible for the independent privacy or data-handling practices of these third parties beyond the disclosures made in this policy.

Data retention

Messages submitted through the contact or consultation form, along with related booking and invoicing records, are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, deliver the consultation you booked, maintain accurate business and tax records as required by law, or maintain a record of an ongoing working relationship. Where legally possible, this information is deleted upon your request, subject to any minimum retention periods required by applicable financial, accounting, or tax regulations.

Data security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect the information collected through this site, including relying on third-party providers (Web3Forms, Cal.com, and Stripe) that maintain their own industry-standard security practices for the data they process on Sipply Consulting's behalf. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and Sipply Consulting cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through this site or its third-party service providers.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to ask what information Sipply Consulting holds about you, request a copy of it, ask for it to be corrected, or request its deletion, subject to any legal or contractual retention requirements described above. You may also have rights directly with Web3Forms, Cal.com, Stripe, or Google regarding data those services process independently — refer to their respective privacy policies linked above to exercise those rights directly with them. To exercise your rights with respect to information held by Sipply Consulting, contact the email address below.

International data transfers

This site and the third-party services it relies on (Web3Forms, Cal.com, Stripe, and Google Analytics) may process and store data on servers located outside of your country of residence, including in the United States. By using this site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country that may have different data protection laws than your own.

Children's privacy

This site is intended for business use by adults and is not directed at children. Sipply Consulting does not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, contact the email address below so it can be removed.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in how the site operates, the third-party services it uses, or applicable legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this policy or how your information is handled can be sent through the contact form or directly by email to tom@sipplyconsulting.ca.