Privacy Policy for Rising Tide HR

Rising Tide HR (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our HR consulting and scaling services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title provided when you book a consultation or contact us.

  • Device and Online Activity: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Professional/Business Information: Company size, industry, or operational data you voluntarily share to receive tailored consulting, training, or fractional HR support.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our business operation services and packaging.

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule consultation calls.

  • Send updates, industry insights, blogs, and marketing communications (you may opt out at any time).

  • Analyze website performance and user behavior to optimize our digital experience.

  • Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., CRM platforms, email processors) who help operate our business under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of Rising Tide HR or our clients.

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of assets, or reorganization.

4. California-Specific Disclosures (CCPA/CPRA)

As a California-headquartered organization, we provide the following additional disclosures:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request a disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

  • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sharing/Targeted Advertising: We do not sell data, but you may request that we limit the sharing of your data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

  • "Shine the Light": California residents may request a list of third parties to whom we have disclosed personal information for their direct marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are directed to business professionals and are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

8. Your Choices and Contact Information

To exercise your rights to access, correct, or delete your data, or if you have questions regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Rising Tide HR Email: privacy@risingtidehr.com

Website: www.risingtidehr.com

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026