Lodestone Security Group
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 14, 2026
1. Overview
Lodestone Security Group (“Lodestone,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this website and in connection with our professional services.
This Privacy Policy describes:
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What information we collect
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How we use it
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When we share it
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Your rights and choices
By using this website or engaging our services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.
Lodestone Security Group acts as a data controller with respect to personal information collected through this website and in connection with advisory services, unless otherwise specified in a separate written agreement.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal information when you:
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Submit a contact form
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Subscribe to updates
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Book an advisory or professional service
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Complete intake forms
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Communicate with us via email
This information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Company name
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Job title
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Phone number
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Information voluntarily provided in intake responses
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Business-related details shared in connection with services
2.2 Payment Information
When you book paid services:
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Payment processing is handled by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe or similar platforms).
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Lodestone does not store full payment card information on its servers.
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Payment providers process transactions under their own privacy and security policies.
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referral sources
This data may be collected using cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Deliver professional services
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Schedule advisory sessions
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Prepare for engagements
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Improve website functionality
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Communicate relevant updates
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Maintain administrative and business records
We do not sell personal information.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information with:
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Website hosting providers
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Scheduling platforms (e.g., Calendly)
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
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Email communication platforms
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Professional advisors (legal or accounting)
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Government authorities when required by law
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information for monetary consideration.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze website traffic
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Improve performance
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Understand usage patterns
You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
This website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Provide services
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Maintain business records
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
Advisory intake responses and booking records may be retained for administrative, legal, and recordkeeping purposes.
When no longer necessary, information is securely deleted or anonymized where feasible.
7. Confidentiality of Service Information
Information shared during advisory sessions or professional engagements is treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of providing services.
Where a separate written agreement applies, that agreement governs confidentiality. Otherwise, Lodestone applies reasonable administrative safeguards to protect service-related information.
8. Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no system can guarantee absolute security. Transmission of information over the internet is at your own risk.
In the event of a legally reportable data incident, Lodestone will comply with applicable notification requirements.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of personal information
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
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Object to certain types of processing
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Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
We may request reasonable verification before fulfilling requests.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including:
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The right to know what personal information we collect
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The right to request deletion
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The right to request correction
Lodestone does not sell personal information. Lodestone does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To submit a request, contact us at the email address below.
11. International Visitors
If you access this site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
By using this site, you consent to such transfers.
For visitors in the European Union or United Kingdom, processing is based on:
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Performance of a contract
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Legitimate business interests
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Legal compliance
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Consent where applicable
Where processing is based on legitimate interests, such interests include operating and improving our services, maintaining business relationships, and ensuring website functionality and security.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website and our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware of such collection, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
Lodestone Security Group
Wisconsin, United States
Email: info@lodestonesecuritygroup.com