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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 7, 2025

In this privacy policy:

  1. Introduction
  2. Scope
  3. What Personal Data We Collect
  4. How We Use Your Personal Data
  5. Legal Basis for Processing
  6. How We Share Your Personal Data
  7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  8. International Data Transfers
  9. Data Security
  10. Data Retention
  11. Your Privacy Rights
  12. Your Privacy Options and Configurations
  13. Sensitive Personal Information
  14. Children’s Privacy
  15. Third-Party Links and Services
  16. Merger, Acquisition, or Business Transfer
  17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
  18. Contact Us

1. Introduction

At Lois L. Lindauer Searches, LLC (“Lindauer,” “us,” “we,” “our, or the “Company”), we value your privacy and the importance of safeguarding your data. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) describes how we collect, store, access, and otherwise process information relating to individuals when you use our website, services, and products.

In this Policy, “Personal Data” or “Personal Information” refers to any information that, on its own or in combination with other available information, can identify an individual.

Since our founding, we have been dedicated to executive search and leadership consulting services for mission-driven organizations. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the highest level of privacy regulation.

Our office location:
131 Dartmouth Street
3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116

You can learn more about us at https://www.lindauerglobal.com/

Applicable Privacy Laws

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the highest standards of privacy regulation. We follow the obligations under these regulations:

United States

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
  • Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)
  • Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
  • Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act
  • Nebraska Data Privacy Law
  • New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
  • New Jersey Data Privacy Act
  • Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
  • Maryland Online Consumer Protection Act

International

  • Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislations
  • Quebec Law 25
  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • UK GDPR
  • Switzerland’s Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
  • Brazil’s Data Protection Legislation (LGPD)
  • South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
  • Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)

2. Scope

This Policy applies when you:

  • Visit our website at www.lindauerglobal.com (the “Site”)
  • Use our services as a client, candidate, participant, or nominator
  • Interact with us through email, phone, or in person
  • Apply for employment with Lindauer
  • Submit forms or information through our domains, applications, and products

What This Policy Does Not Cover:

This Policy does not apply to third-party applications, websites, products, services, or platforms that may be accessed through links on our Site. These sites are owned and operated independently from us and have their own separate privacy and data collection policies. Any Personal Data you provide to these websites will be governed by the third party’s own privacy policy. We cannot accept liability for the actions or policies of these independent sites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites.

By using our Site or services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed with this Policy. If you have questions or do not agree with this policy, please contact us at privacy@lindauerglobal.com before using our services.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect information in three ways: directly from you, automatically through technology, and from third parties.

A. Information You Provide to Us

For Site Visitors:

  • Contact information: name, email address, and phone number
  • Information submitted through web forms or inquiries
  • Newsletter subscription preferences

For Clients:

  • Name, job title, business contact information
  • Organization details and organizational type
  • Payment information (bank account, billing address)
  • Service history

For Candidates and Participants:

  • Contact information: name, email, phone, address
  • Resume, CV, and cover letter
  • Professional information: current and past employment history, job title, occupation
  • Educational background: degrees, institutions, certifications
  • Professional licenses and certifications
  • Citizenship or work authorization status
  • Assessment information: results, interview notes and contents, evaluations, written or video responses
  • References and recommendations
  • Social media information: LinkedIn profile URL and other professional networking profiles
  • Compensation information (where permitted by law)
  • Demographic data: age, gender (provided voluntarily)
  • Diversity information (race, ethnicity, disability status, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, socioeconomic background) – provided voluntarily and only with your explicit consent
  • Criminal history (if any, and only with your explicit consent)
  • Interview recordings and transcripts (if applicable, with consent)
  • Any other information you choose to share with us

For Employment Applicants:

  • Contact information
  • Resume, CV, and cover letter
  • Employment and educational history
  • Professional qualifications and certifications
  • Emergency contact information (if hired)
  • Information necessary to administer employee benefits

For Referees and Sources:

  • Name and contact information
  • Professional details, title, and employment history
  • Your relationship to the candidate
  • References and feedback you provide
  • Your connection to the individual

B. Information Collected Automatically (Device and
Usage Data)

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect and store information about your visit using browser cookies (files which are sent by us to your computer) or similar technology. This information may include:

  • Device information: IP address, device identifiers (IDFA, Android/Google Advertising ID,  device type and characteristics
  • Browser information: browser type, language, settings, and version
  • Operating system and platform details
  • Usage data: pages visited, links clicked, referring and exit pages
  • Navigation information: time stamps, date and time of visits, duration of visits
  • Location information: IP-based location (city, state, country, zip code), time zone
  • Search information: web terms or searches that led you to the Site
  • Email engagement information: email opens and clicks

About Cookies:

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. The Help Feature on most browsers will provide information on how to accept cookies, disable cookies, or notify you when receiving a new cookie. If you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Service, and we recommend that you leave them turned on.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Our clients and their representatives: information about candidates, participants, or organizational needs
  • Candidates’ referees and professional references: background information and recommendations
  • Nominators and sources who recommend candidates
  • Publicly available sources: LinkedIn, company websites, news articles, professional directories
  • Professional databases and directories
  • Background check and verification providers (with your express consent)
  • Marketing partners and service providers

If you provide us, or our service providers, with any Personal Data relating to other individuals, you represent that you have the authority to do so and acknowledge that it will be used in accordance with this Policy. If you believe that your Personal Data has been provided to us improperly, or to exercise your rights relating to your Personal Data, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We collect and use your Personal Data with your consent (where required) and based on our legitimate business interests to provide, maintain, and develop our products and services.

A. To Provide Our Services

  • Conduct executive searches and leadership assessments
  • Deliver search and talent support services to our clients
  • Match candidates with appropriate opportunities
  • Facilitate introductions between clients and candidates
  • Verify qualifications, experience, and references
  • Conduct background checks and press checks (with consent)
  • Process applications and manage candidate relationships
  • Manage your information and accounts
  • Provide access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of our services
  • Provide advisory and consulting services
  • Allow you to participate in interactive features and register for events

B. To Communicate With You

  • Contact you regarding career opportunities and assignments
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests from prospective clients and candidates
  • Send updates about relevant searches or positions
  • Provide information about our services and communicate about your account and activities
  • Share newsletters, thought leadership, and industry insights (with consent)
  • Notify you about changes to our services or policy changes

C. To Improve and Develop Our Services

  • Analyze trends and understand how our Site and services are used
  • Enhance the functionality and user experience
  • Develop new services and improve existing ones
  • Conduct market research and business development
  • Measure interest and engagement in our services
  • Ensure internal quality control and safety
  • Debug, maintain, and improve our products and services

D. For Administrative Purposes

  • Maintain business records and client relationships
  • Process payments and manage financial transactions
  • Pursue our legitimate interests such as research, network and information security
  • Detect security incidents and protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity
  • Authenticate and verify individual identities
  • Audit relating to interactions, transactions, and other compliance activities
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Enforce our terms, agreements, and policies
  • Respond to legal requests and protect our rights, property, and interests
  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

E. For Marketing and Advertising

  • Provide you with targeted marketing via advertisements or communications
  • Share marketing materials and promotional content
  • Invite you to industry and role-specific events (forums, charity events, etc.)
  • Deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance
  • Provide personalized content and advertising (with consent where required)

F. To Evaluate Employment Applications

  • Review and assess applications for positions at Lindauer
  • Conduct interviews and background checks
  • Administer employee benefits (if hired)

G. Other Purposes

  • Work with partners, sponsors, and vendors, including third-party travel agencies
  • As part of business reorganization, merger, acquisition, or restructuring
  • Any other purposes clearly disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent

We will not use your Personal Data in a way that is contrary to what is outlined in this Policy. We will not sell your personal information.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

A. Performance of a Contract

Processing necessary to provide our services to you or our clients, or to take steps before entering into a contract.

For example:

  • When you apply for a position through our services
  • When we provide executive search services to clients
  • When you use our Site features and functionalities

B. Legitimate Interests

Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests or those of a third party, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

Examples include:

  • Conducting executive searches and building talent networks
  • Managing, operating, and promoting our business
  • Building and maintaining relationships with clients, candidates, and partners
  • Analyzing and improving our services
  • Managing our IT systems and conducting audits
  • Protecting against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Network and information security
  • Business administration and development

We carefully balance our interests against your rights and freedoms.

C. Legal Obligations

Processing required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, tax requirements, legal proceedings, or government requests.

D. Consent

Processing based on your explicit consent, where required by law.

Examples include:

  • Sending marketing communications
  • Collecting sensitive information (diversity data, criminal history)
  • Recording interview sessions
  • Conducting background checks
  • Sharing certain information with clients
  • Processing employment diversity requirements

You can withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal will not affect processing performed prior to withdrawal, nor will it affect processing on the basis of other lawful grounds.

Important Note:

Where we process your Personal Data to provide a product or service, we do so because it is necessary to perform contractual obligations. If you fail to provide required Personal Data, some services may not be available to you. We will inform you at the time of collection whether providing specific information is mandatory and the consequences of not providing it.

6. How We Share Your Personal Data

We share your information only as necessary to provide our services and as described below:

A. With Our Clients

When you are a candidate for a position, we share relevant information with our client organizations, including:

  • Your professional background and qualifications
  • Employment and education history
  • Assessment results and interview feedback
  • References (with appropriate consent)
  • Information necessary for the client to evaluate your candidacy

B. Service Providers and Third-Party Tools

We share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us with:

  • Data storage and management: Salesforce, ActiveCampaign
  • Form collection: JotForm
  • Website hosting and IT services
  • Analytics: Google Analytics
  • Background and reference checking
  • Payment processing
  • Email and communication services
  • Marketing agencies and database service providers
  • Backup and disaster recovery services

These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes to maintain and improve our products and services.

C. Business Partners and Affiliates

We may share Personal Data with:

  • Our affiliates, subsidiaries, and companies under common control
  • Legal advisors and financial advisors
  • Co-branded partners
  • Independent contractors, agencies, and consultants who help us improve our services

D. Business Transactions

We may disclose your information in connection with:

  • Business or asset sales, mergers, acquisitions, investments, or funding rounds
  • Bankruptcy, insolvency, or dissolution proceedings
  • Corporate transactions during due diligence (under confidentiality obligations)

If we close a transaction, the third party may use your Personal Data as described in this Policy.

E. Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes, court orders, subpoenas, warrants, or government requests
  • Enforce our agreements and protect our rights
  • Protect the safety, security, and vital interests of individuals
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
  • Protect our business, reputation, property, and personnel

Where possible and practical, we will notify you in advance of such disclosure.

F. With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties when you have given us permission to do so.

Important Notes:

  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
  • Any references or feedback you provide about an individual would not be attributed to you if shared with third parties unless you allow us to do so.
  • We only share what is relevant and necessary to serve our clients.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file with information that your browser stores on your device. Information in this file is typically shared with the owner of the site in addition to potential partners and third parties to that business. Cookies help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, tags, web beacons) to:

  • Ensure the Site functions properly
  • Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
  • Store and remember your preferences
  • Customize your experience according to your needs
  • Provide you with more personalized content relevant to your interests
  • Recognize when you return to our Site
  • Contact you to provide information or services you request
  • Advertise new content, events, and services that relate to your interests
  • Analyze how the Site is used and improve performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function properly (e.g., security, access to secure areas). These cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.

Functionality (Preference) Cookies: Remember your choices and preferences (e.g., language, region), enable customer support chat, and allow you to interact with the Site.

Analytics (Performance) Cookies: Collect information about how you use the Site to help us improve functionality and measure advertising campaign performance.

We use:

  • Google Analytics to understand how customers use the Site
  • Other analytics providers (Hotjar, Microsoft, LinkedIn)

Information collected is aggregated and anonymized.

Advertising Cookies: Track your online activity to deliver relevant advertising, limit ad frequency, and measure campaign effectiveness.

These may be used by:

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • LinkedIn
  • Act-On
  • StackAdapt
  • AdsWizz
  • Tapad

Social Networking Cookies: Enable you to share pages and content through
third-party social networks (e.g., LinkedIn).

Cookie Retention

  • Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device between sessions for varying periods

Your Cookie Choices

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

For more information:

Google Analytics:

Targeted Advertising:

Do Not Track (DNT)

We do not currently respond to DNT signals from browsers. However, our Site responds to the Global Privacy Control (GPC) as a request to opt out of data sales or sharing.

Important: If you reject cookies or turn them off, you may be unable to access certain parts of the Site and may not benefit from full functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

Where Your Data Is Processed

Lindauer operates primarily in the United States. Where possible, we store and process data on servers within the general geographical region where you reside (note: this may not be within the specific country in which you reside).

Your Personal Data may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers in the United States or other locations where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Safeguards for International Transfers

When we transfer personal information across borders, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy and applicable data protection laws:

For EU/UK/Swiss Residents:

When we transfer Personal Data from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland to the United States, we use:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant supervisory authorities
  • Binding Corporate Rules or similar mechanisms
  • Your explicit consent (where appropriate)

More information about Standard Contractual Clauses: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021D0914

For Other International Transfers:

We will take appropriate steps to ensure that transfers comply with applicable law and that your Personal Data receives an adequate level of protection.

By using our services and providing us with information, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the United States and other jurisdictions as described in this Policy.

9. Data Security

Our Security Measures

We have implemented appropriate organizational, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your Personal Data from:

  • Accidental loss
  • Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure
  • Alteration or destruction
  • Unlawful processing

Our security safeguards include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest using secure encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure servers and network infrastructure
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Logical separation and access security
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Confidentiality agreements with employees and service providers
  • Contractual provisions requiring third parties to protect your data
  • Physical and organizational security measures
  • Backup and disaster recovery procedures

Your Responsibility

If we have given you (or you have chosen) a password for accessing certain areas of our Site, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.

Limitations

However, please be aware that Internet security technology rapidly changes, and no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot and do not guarantee complete security, as it does not exist on the internet.

Data Breach Notification

In the unfortunate event of a Personal Data breach, we will notify you and any applicable regulator when we are legally required to do so. If you believe the security of your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at privacy@lindauerglobal.com.

10. Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

We will only retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.

Retention factors include:

  • The nature of our relationship with you and type of services provided
  • The purposes for which the data was collected
  • Legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, and reporting requirements
  • Potential for litigation, complaints, or disputes
  • Your preferences and requests
  • The need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

Typical Retention Periods

  • Candidate information: Retained while you remain in our talent network, or as long as we have your consent or a legitimate interest to do so
  • Client information: Retained for the duration of the business relationship plus applicable record-keeping periods
  • Employment applications: Retained in accordance with employment law requirements
  • Business records: Retained as necessary to show we have fulfilled obligations toward clients and candidates

Deletion and Anonymization

When we no longer need Personal Data, we will:

  • Remove it from our systems
  • Securely delete or destroy it
  • Take steps to anonymize it so it can no longer be associated with you

In some circumstances, we may anonymize your Personal Data for research, marketing, or statistical purposes, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.

If you wish to request deletion of your information or that we no longer use it to provide services, please contact us at privacy@lindauerglobal.com.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and citizenship, you may have various rights regarding your Personal Data. Although they may not all apply to us based on jurisdiction, Lindauer values your privacy and affords privacy rights to all individuals regardless of residency.

Rights Available to Most Individuals

Right to Access (Know):

  • Learn whether we are processing your Personal Data
  • Request confirmation of what personal information we hold about you
  • Receive a copy of your Personal Data
  • Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Know the sources from which information was obtained
  • Know the purposes for collection and use
  • Know the categories of third parties with whom information is shared

Right to Rectification (Correction):

  • Have incomplete or inaccurate Personal Data corrected
  • Request that we correct inaccuracies, taking into account the nature of the data and purposes of processing

Right to Erasure (Deletion/Right to be Forgotten):

  • Request that we delete your Personal Data (subject to certain exceptions such as legal obligations, fraud prevention, or defense of legal claims)

Right to Restriction of Processing:

  • Request that we limit how we use your information under certain circumstances
  • When restriction applies, we will not process your data for any purpose other than storing it

Right to Data Portability:

  • Obtain your Personal Data in a structured, electronic, machine-readable format
  • Transmit your data to another entity without hindrance (where technically feasible)
  • Applies to data you provided and that we process based on consent or contract

Right to Object:

  • Object to our processing of your Personal Data for certain purposes, particularly when based on legitimate interests or used for direct marketing
  • We will abide by your request unless we have compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests

Right to Withdraw Consent:

  • Withdraw your consent to processing at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
  • Withdrawal only affects future processing and does not affect lawfulness of processing before withdrawal
  • You can opt out of marketing messages at any time

Right to Not Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making:

  • Opt out of decisions based solely on automated processing (including profiling) that have legal or significant effects
  • Request human intervention or information about how automated decisions are made

Right to Non-Discrimination/Non-Retaliation:

  • Exercise your rights without facing discrimination, including:
    • Being denied goods or services
    • Being charged different prices or rates
    • Receiving a different level or quality of services
    • Being subject to retaliation

Additional Rights by Jurisdiction

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know detailed information about data collected in the last 12 months
  • Right to opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising
  • Right to limit use of Sensitive Personal Information to necessary purposes
  • Right to correct personal information
  • Right to appeal our decision if we decline your request

Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah Residents (CPA,
VCDPA, CTDPA, UCPA):

  • Right to opt out of processing for: (1) targeted advertising; (2) sale of personal data; (3) profiling for significant decisions
  • Right to appeal our decisions
  • Right to file a complaint with the state attorney general if your appeal is denied

EU/UK/Swiss Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR/FADP):

  • Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority
  • Enhanced protections for special categories of data
  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing

Other Jurisdictions

Rights may vary based on applicable laws in Canada
(PIPEDA), Brazil (LGPD), South Africa (POPIA), and other jurisdictions. Please
contact us for specific information about your rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us:

What to Include in Your Request:

  • Your full name and email address
  • Specify which right(s) you wish to exercise
  • Provide enough detail for us to locate your information
  • Attest to your residency (if applicable for jurisdiction-specific rights)

Verification Process:

For your own privacy and security, we may require you to prove your identity before providing requested information or taking action.

We may request:

  • Up to three pieces of personal information to verify your identity
  • Confirmation via email or phone call
  • Access to a previously existing account (where applicable)

We will only use information provided in your request to verify your identity and will delete it after processing the request. We reserve the right to take additional steps if we have reason to believe a request is fraudulent.

Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to submit
requests on your behalf. We will require:

  • Written permission from you authorizing the agent
  • Proof of the agent’s authority (signed authorization or power of attorney)
  • Verification of your identity

Response Time

We will respond to verified requests within:

  • 30 days for GDPR/UK GDPR requests
  • 45 days for CCPA and most state law requests (with possible extension up to 90 days)
  • 15 days for opt-out requests
  • 10 days to acknowledge receipt (for CCPA requests)

We will inform you if we need additional time or cannot fulfill your request.

No Fee

There is no fee to exercise your rights, though we may charge a reasonable fee for excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded requests. We may refuse to act on clearly unfounded or excessive requests.

Filing Complaints and Appeals

If You Disagree With Our Decision:

  • You may appeal any denial within 30 days
  • We will review and respond within 45 days
  • If your appeal is denied, we will explain our reasons and inform you of further rights

Filing a Complaint With Authorities

Colorado: https://complaints.coag.gov/s/contact-us

Virginia: https://www.oag.state.va.us/consumer-protection/index.php/file-a-complaint

Connecticut:
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Common/Complaint-Form-Landing-page

EEA/EU Data Protection Authorities: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

Swiss FDPIC:

https://www.edoeb.admin.ch

12. Your Privacy Options and Configurations

Email Communications

If you receive unwanted emails from us, you can:

Note: You will continue to receive transactional emails regarding services you have requested. We may also send certain non-promotional communications regarding our services, and you may not be able to opt out of those (e.g., service updates, policy changes).

Text Messages

If you have opted in to receive text messages (SMS or MMS) from us, you may stop receiving them at any time by:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.

Mobile Push Notifications

You may opt out of push notifications through our mobile application by changing the settings on your mobile device.

Cookie Management

See Section 7 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) for detailed information on managing cookies and similar technologies.

Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of targeted advertising by:

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

  • Do Not Track (DNT): We do not currently respond to DNT signals
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Our Site recognizes GPC signals as requests to opt out of sales or sharing of personal data

13. Sensitive Personal Information

We may sometimes need to collect Sensitive Personal Information (also called Special Category Data under GDPR or Sensitive Data under state laws), which includes:

  • Racial or ethnic origin
  • Religious or philosophical beliefs
  • Political opinions
  • Disability status
  • Sexual orientation
  • Socioeconomic background
  • Criminal convictions or offenses (very occasionally)
  • Health information
  • Biometric or genetic data
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Account login credentials combined with passwords

Our Practices for Sensitive Information

  • We will always seek your explicit consent before collecting Sensitive Personal Information
  • Providing this information is voluntary
  • Declining to provide it will not affect any assessment, search, or services
  • We apply enhanced security measures to protect sensitive data
  • We only process it for the purposes disclosed to you and in accordance with this Policy
  • We only use it for purposes specifically authorized by applicable law and in a manner that is necessary and proportionate

California Residents

If we collect Sensitive Personal Information, we will only use it for purposes specifically authorized by California law. You have the right to direct that we limit the use of such information to those uses which an average consumer reasonably expects is necessary for us to perform the services requested.

Client Diversity Requirements

Some of our clients may be subject to employment diversity requirements. In such cases, Lindauer may be required to share diversity information insofar as it pertains to the assignment you are part of. We will only do so with your explicit consent.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed at children under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect or otherwise process personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@lindauerglobal.com, and we will promptly delete that information.

Parents may make a verifiable request on behalf of their minor child to exercise consumer rights described in this Policy.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services, including:

  • Social media platforms
  • Professional networking sites (LinkedIn)
  • Partner organizations
  • Event websites
  • Other external sites

Important:
This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party sites. These sites are owned and operated independently from us and have their own separate privacy and data collection policies.

Our Responsibilities

  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties
  • We cannot accept liability for the actions or policies of these independent sites
  • Any Personal Data you provide to these websites will be governed by the third party’s own privacy policy

Social Media

The information practices of social media networks that host our branded social media pages are governed by their own privacy policies. You should review those policies to understand their privacy practices.

Our Recommendation

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

16. Merger, Acquisition, or Business Transfer

If Lindauer is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, round of funding, or similar transaction:

  • Your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction
  • We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred
  • Your information will become subject to a different Privacy Policy
  • The new owners may use your Personal Data in the same way as set out in this Policy

We may also disclose Personal Data:

  • During negotiations and due diligence (under confidentiality obligations)
  • As part of bankruptcy, insolvency, or dissolution proceedings
  • As part of business reorganization or restructuring

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • New technologies
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Other operational, legal, or business reasons

How We Notify You of Changes

When we update this Policy, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the “Effective Date” at the top
  • Indicate the nature of changes made

For Material Changes:

If we make significant or material changes, we will
notify you by:

  • Posting a prominent notice on our Site
  • Sending an email to the address we have on file (if applicable)
  • Providing notice when you use our services
  • Other means as required by applicable law

Your Acceptance

  • We encourage you to review this Policy periodically
  • Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy
  • When using our services, you may be asked to review and accept our Privacy Policy

Minnesota Residents

If you are a Minnesota resident subject to the MCDPA, you may email privacy@lindauerglobal.com to request a description of the policies and procedures that comply with the MCDPA.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Primary Contact

Email: privacy@lindauerglobal.com

Mail:
Lindauer
Attn: Privacy Officer
131 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
United States

For Specific Requests

  • To request a copy of your information
  • To unsubscribe from our email list
  • To request deletion of your data
  • To ask questions about your data privacy
  • To exercise any of your privacy rights

For EU/UK Residents

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may also contact our appointed data protection representatives:

EU Data Protection Representative:
privacy_eu@lindauerglobal.com

UK Data Protection Representative:
privacy_uk@lindauerglobal.com

Response Time

We strive to respond to all inquiries and requests promptly and within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Thank you for trusting Lindauer with your personal information.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and earning your confidence.