Privacy Policy

Last updated: [10/15/25]

Goddard Advisory Partners (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our website, services, and tools (collectively, the “Services”).  By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described herein.

Scope & Purpose

This Policy applies to personal information collected through:

• Our website and contact forms

• Email communications, consultations, or proposals

• Analytics, cookies, and tracking tools

• Integrations with third-party tools and platforms

• It does not cover information you share offline (unless explicitly included), or data collected by third-party websites you may access from links on our site.

Information We Collect

We collect various categories of personal information, including but not limited to:

If certain data is optional (e.g., phone number), we’ll indicate that on the form.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for these purposes:

• To respond to inquiries, proposals, and consultation requests

• To deliver and improve our services and content

• To maintain our website, security, and analytics

• To send informational or marketing communications (with your consent where required)

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

• To protect our rights, safety, or property, or those of our users or third parties

We will not use your data in ways that are incompatible with the purposes listed above without notifying you first.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information under limited circumstances:

• With service providers and partners (e.g., analytics, email systems, hosting) who help us operate, under contract to use data only per our instructions

• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or to respond to lawful requests

• To protect rights, property, safety, or against fraud or misuse

• In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition (you will be informed, and data protection will continue)

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, similar tracking technologies, and analytics tools to:

• Enable website function (e.g., session management)

• Measure usage, traffic, and performance

• Personalize your experience (if applicable)

• Generate aggregated insights for site improvement

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.  Please note, disabling some cookies may impair site performance or functionality.

Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (e.g., responding to inquiries, maintaining client relationships), unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  After that, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against loss, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.  That includes encryption, access controls, secure servers, periodic security reviews, and staff training.

However, no system is completely secure.  We cannot guarantee absolute protection.  If a breach occurs, we will follow applicable law to notify affected individuals and authorities.

User Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing or obtaining a copy of your personal information

• Correcting or updating inaccurate or incomplete information

• Deleting or requesting erasure of personal data

• Restricting or objecting to certain processing (e.g., marketing)

• Withdrawing consent, where processing is based on consent

• Receiving data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 13.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13.  We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.  If we become aware that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions.  We use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to ensure your data remains protected according to applicable privacy laws.

Policy Updates & Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.  When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and post the new version here.  Where required by law, we may notify you (for example, via email) of significant changes.  Continued use after updates means your acceptance of those changes.

California & Other State Disclosures (if applicable)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request disclosures about personal information we collect, disclosures of sales/sharing (note: we do not currently sell personal data), and deletion rights.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us as described below.

If other states where you operate require additional disclosures (e.g., Virginia, Colorado), we will comply as required.

Contact Us & Privacy Inquiries

For questions, requests, or complaints about privacy, or to exercise your rights:

Goddard Advisory Partners

Minneapolis, MN

Email: privacy@goddardadvisorypartners.com

Phone: (612) 306-7423

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days (or shorter where mandated by law).

Legal & Other Terms

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.  If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.  Any dispute related to this policy or your data will be resolved in the appropriate courts of Minnesota.