Our Privacy Policy

Mind The Gap Advisory Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 23, 2026
Effective Date: April 07, 2021
Entity: Ann Marie van den Hurk d/b/a Mind The Gap Advisory
Website: https://mindthegapcyber.com
Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States

1. Overview

Mind The Gap Advisory provides executive crisis readiness advisory services and digital resources.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how individuals can manage or request deletion of their data.

2. Information Collected

a. Client and Prospect Information

Collected through scheduling tools, email, or direct communication:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization and role
  • Meeting details and related notes

b. Email Subscribers

Collected through email subscription forms:

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address
  • Engagement data (such as email opens and clicks)

c. Website Usage Data

Collected through analytics tools:

  • IP address (anonymized where applicable)
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referral source

d. Client Engagement Data

During advisory engagements:

  • Organizational context
  • Risk scenarios and discussion inputs
  • Strategic recommendations and outputs

e. Payment Information

Payments are processed through third-party providers:

  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Podia — product purchase and access management

Mind The Gap Advisory does not store full payment card information.

f. Product Purchase and Access Data

Collected through Podia:

  • Purchase history
  • Account login information (if account is created)
  • Product access activity

3. How Information Is Used

Information is used to:

  • Schedule and manage meetings
  • Deliver advisory services
  • Provide access to purchased digital products and resources
  • Communicate with clients and subscribers
  • Improve website performance and content
  • Process payments

Information is not sold or used for advertising purposes.

4. Third-Party Platforms

The business operates using the following platforms:

  • Calendly — scheduling
  • Mailchimp — email communications
  • Google Analytics — website analytics
  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Podia — digital product delivery and customer account management
  • WordPress — website platform
  • Cloudflare — website performance and security
  • Hu-manity.co — consent management and data rights handling

Each platform operates under its own privacy and security policies.

5. Cookies and Analytics

The website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Improve performance and user experience
  • Manage consent and privacy preferences

Consent for cookies and tracking is managed through Hu-manity.co.

Visitors can:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Adjust preferences at any time
  • Disable cookies through browser settings

6. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary:

  • Client data: duration of engagement and reasonable business record retention
  • Email subscribers: until unsubscribed
  • Product purchase data: retained for account access and transaction records
  • Analytics data: according to platform retention settings

7. Data Sharing

Data is shared only as required to operate the business:

  • With the service providers listed above
  • When required by law

Mind The Gap Advisory does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

8. Data Access and Deletion Requests

Individuals may request access to or deletion of their data.

Requests can be submitted:

Requests are typically fulfilled within 10 business days.

9. Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time
  • Adjust cookie preferences through the website
  • Request deletion of your personal data

10. Children’s Information

This website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13.

Mind The Gap Advisory does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Security

Data is stored and processed using commercially established platforms with standard security controls.

Access to data is limited and not unnecessarily duplicated.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island, United States.

13. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries:

Ann Marie van den Hurk
Mind The Gap Advisory
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Email: privacy@mindthegapcyber.com

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