Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 22, 2025

At Mid Career Consulting, a subsidiary of Leadstra, LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data of visitors, users, and members of our website and services. By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Mid Career Consulting, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is dedicated to helping entrepreneurial leaders create business opportunities leveraging their expertise. We provide online training, webinars, coaching, and membership in our SAGE Network. As a subsidiary of Leadstra, LLC, we are affiliated with the job search consulting operation of Team Networking Group (TNG).

Our website address is: https://midcareerconsulting.com.

2. Data We Collect

A. Automatically Collected Data

    • IP Address and Browser Information: Collected for website functionality, security, and spam detection.
    • Cookies: Used to enhance your user experience, remember your preferences, and streamline website interactions.

B. User-Provided Data

    • Account Information: If you register as a member, we collect your name, email address, and other details required for account creation and participation in our services.
    • Comments: We collect data provided in the comment form, including your name, email address, and IP address. An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display your profile image.

C. Uploaded Media

    • If you upload images, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract such information.

3. Use of Cookies

Cookies are used to:

    • Save your login preferences and screen display options.
    • Provide temporary functionality on login and editing pages.
    • Track website usage and improve site performance.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) from third-party sites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These external sites may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your data with third parties except as necessary to:

    • Provide our services (e.g., sending password reset emails or fulfilling your membership).
    • Comply with legal obligations, security measures, or administrative requirements.
      Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

6. Retention of Your Data

    • Comments: Retained indefinitely to manage follow-up interactions.
    • Member Data: Stored securely as part of your user profile. Members can edit or delete their data (excluding username changes). Website administrators can view and manage user information.

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

As a user, you have the following rights:

    • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
    • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information.
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
    • Export: Request an exported file of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@midcareerconsulting.com.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. While we strive for the highest security standards, no method of online transmission is entirely secure.

9. Private Member Data

For registered members, your data and activity on our site are private and accessible only to other members or website administrators where relevant. Sensitive data is stored securely and is not shared publicly or with third parties without your explicit consent.

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be processed by an automated spam detection service.
  • Third-Party Services: Data shared with necessary tools (e.g., Gravatar) is subject to their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory compliance. Revisions will be posted with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Mid Career Consulting
Email: info@midcareerconsulting.com

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Mid Career Consulting with your information.