Brenneis Holdings LLC (“Brenneis Strategic Consulting,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit https://www.brenneisai.com (the “Site”), interact with our services, or receive SMS messages from us. By using the Site or opting in to our SMS communications, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Identifiers – name, postal address, email address, and phone number you provide through forms, account sign‑up, event registrations, or SMS opt‑ins.
Commercial information – records of purchases, subscription details, and consulting engagements generated during transactions.
Internet and device data – IP address, browser type, referring pages, time‑on‑page, cookies, and similar analytics data collected automatically.
SMS interaction data – phone number, message content, delivery status, and time stamps generated when we send or receive texts.
Professional information – organization name, job title, and industry details you share in intake forms or discovery calls.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, precise geolocation, or protected health information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process personal information to:
Provide and improve services – deliver AI consulting, training, and resources.
Communicate – respond to inquiries, send transactional or marketing emails, and deliver SMS messages (with your consent).
Process transactions – manage orders, invoices, and payments.
Analyze and secure the Site – maintain functionality, prevent fraud, and detect security incidents.
Comply with law – satisfy legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.
Where the EU or UK GDPR applies, our legal bases are consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.
3. SMS (A2P) Messaging
Opt‑in consent: We send automated application‑to‑person (A2P) SMS messages only after you provide clear, written consent—for example, by texting a keyword, checking an opt‑in box, or signing a form.
Message frequency: Varies by program; details appear at opt‑in.
Charges: Standard message and data rates may apply.
Opt‑out: Reply STOP to cancel at any time. You will receive one final confirmation text.
Help: Reply HELP or contact us via the details in Section 12.
Data use: We log your phone number, message content, and delivery data solely to manage our SMS programs and demonstrate compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CTIA guidelines, and carrier requirements.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand Site usage, improve user experience, and personalize content. You may disable non‑essential cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share it with:
Service providers – payment processors, email/SMS platforms, cloud‑hosting, analytics, and customer‑support vendors bound by confidentiality obligations.
Business transfers – in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Legal compliance – when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
With your consent – for any purpose you authorize.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations. SMS logs are typically kept for four years to meet TCPA record‑keeping requirements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Your privacy rights depend on your place of residence:
Virginia residents (VCDPA): You may confirm whether we process your data, access it, correct inaccuracies, delete it, obtain a copy, and opt out of targeted advertising or the sale of personal data.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You may know what personal information we collect, access it, correct it, delete it, opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of data, limit use of sensitive data, and be free from discrimination for exercising rights.
EU/UK residents (GDPR): You may access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing; request data portability; withdraw consent at any time; and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
How to exercise your rights: Email [email protected] or call 434‑443‑5963. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
8. Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews—to protect your information. No system is 100 % secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site and our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
We are based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and possibly other countries that may not provide equivalent data‑protection laws. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on the Site; we will notify you when required by law.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Brenneis Holdings LLC
Attn: Privacy Team
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Phone: 434‑443‑5963
Email: [email protected]