Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Suttmeier Technical Strategies, LLC ("STS," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services (including subscriptions to our financial research and analysis).

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number

• Company name, address, and job title (where applicable)

• Account login credentials, if you create an account

• Communication contents when you contact us

We collect the following categories of personal information (as defined under CCPA/CPRA): identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address), commercial information (e.g., subscription details), internet or network activity (e.g., pages visited), geolocation data (approximate), and professional/employment-related information (e.g., job title, company).

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you interact with our website, we automatically collect data such as:

• IP address and geolocation

• Device and browser information

• Pages visited, time spent, referring websites

• Usage and clickstream data

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive your information from third parties including:

• Business partners, analytics providers, advertising networks

• Payment processors and customer service platforms

• Public databases and social media (if you interact with us there)
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and manage our services

• Personalize your experience and tailor content

• Respond to inquiries or customer support requests

• Send administrative and promotional communications

• Analyze website performance and user behavior

• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

2.5 Communication Preferences and Opt-Out Rights

You may receive the following types of communications from us:

  • Research reports and analysis (weekly)

  • Blog post notifications

  • Webinar invitations and recordings

  • Educational content

  • Account and billing notifications

  • Service announcements

  • Promotional offers (if applicable)

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional email or contacting us at info@suttmeiertechnicals.com.

Compliance: Our email communications comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable laws.

2.6 Data Minimization Principle

We collect only the personal information necessary to provide our services. We do not collect: Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, government identification numbers, biometric data, health information, or other sensitive personal information. If you inadvertently provide such information, please contact us immediately at info@suttmeiertechnicals.com so we can delete it.

2.7 AI-Assisted Content

AI-Assisted Content: Some content, analysis, or research summaries may be generated or enhanced using artificial intelligence tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by our technical analysts before publication. However, you acknowledge that AI tools may produce errors or inconsistencies. All AI-assisted content remains subject to our standard disclaimers.

 

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or consent to communications

  • Performance of Contract: To provide subscription services and fulfill obligations

  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate Business Interests: To improve services, prevent fraud, ensure security

You may withdraw consent or object to processing at any time by contacting info@suttmeiertechnicals.com.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. Types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for login, security, session management (cannot be disabled)

  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics - tracks page views, time spent, user behavior

  • Performance Cookies: Remembers preferences, improves website speed

How to Control Cookies:

  • Browser Settings: Refuse cookies or enable alerts

  • Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for management tools

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where technically feasible as an opt-out for sharing/tracking.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit website functionality.

4.5 Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information:

• Data encryption and access control

• Secure servers and firewalls

• Employee access on a need-to-know basis

• Regular audits and incident response protocols

While we strive for top-tier security, no system is 100% secure.

4.6 Data Security Incidents

In the event of a data security incident affecting your personal information, we will:

  • Investigate the incident promptly and thoroughly

  • Notify affected users within 72 hours (or as required by law)

  • Provide information about what data was affected

  • Offer guidance on protective measures

  • Report to relevant authorities as required
 

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to active subscribers

  • Comply with legal obligations and tax requirements

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

  • Maintain business records and defend potential claims

Specific Retention Periods:

  • Account information: Duration of subscription plus 7 years

  • Payment records: 7 years from transaction date (IRS requirement)

  • Email communications: 2 years from last communication

  • Website analytics: 26 months from collection

  • Content access logs: 12 months from access

Upon account closure or written request, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or necessary to resolve disputes. Contact info@suttmeiertechnicals.com to request deletion.
 

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

Service Providers:

  • Payment Processing: Stripe, Clover (credit card information – processed but not stored by us)

  • Email Delivery: WIX (name, email address)

  • Website Hosting: WIX (usage data, IP addresses)

  • Analytics: WIX, Google Analytics (anonymized usage data)

  • Customer Support: WIX (support inquiries)

Legal & Regulatory Bodies:

  • In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes

  • To comply with securities regulations or tax reporting requirements

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety

  • To prevent fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers:

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

  • Prospective buyers may review subscriber information as part of due diligence

  • Information would be transferred as a business asset

  • We would notify you via email before any transfer

What We DO NOT Do:

  ✗ We do NOT sell or share your personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA (no monetary consideration or cross-context behavioral advertising).

  ✗ We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for money 

 

   ✗ We do NOT share your information with advertisers for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising

 

   ✗ We do NOT provide your data to data brokers

 

   ✗ We do NOT exchange your information for other services, benefits, or valuable consideration

The only disclosures are to service providers under contracts requiring them to use data solely for our purposes, or as required by law.
 

6.5 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

For transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States, we rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or UK Addendum/IDTA where applicable

  • Adequacy decisions where applicable

  • Service provider commitments to data protection principles

We conduct transfer impact assessments as needed to ensure ongoing adequacy.

We take reasonable steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection regardless of where it is processed.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access, correct, or delete your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Port your data to another provider

• Opt out of marketing communications

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

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect (up to twice in a 12-month period, free of charge)

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you

  • Right to Opt-Out: Request that we do not sell or share your personal information (we do neither, but you may submit to confirm)

  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise privacy rights without discriminatory treatment (e.g., no denial of services, different pricing, or reduced quality solely for exercising rights)

DO NOT SELL OR SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTERS

Understanding "Sell" and "Share" Under California Law: "Sell" means disclosing personal information for monetary or other valuable consideration. "Share" means disclosing information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

 

We do NOT:

  ✗ Sell your personal information to third parties for money

  ✗ Share your information with advertisers for targeted ads

  ✗ Provide your data to data brokers

  ✗ Exchange your information for other services or benefits

The ONLY "sharing" that occurs is with service providers (payment processors, email providers, hosting) who are contractually bound to use your information solely to provide services to us.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us:

  • Email: info@suttmeiertechnicals.com

  • Phone: (917) 749-9739

  • Mail: 14 Scottsdale Court, Cranbury, NJ 08512

We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days (extendable by 45 days if needed). Authorized agents may submit on your behalf with proof of authorization.
 

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@suttmeiertechnicals.com.

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10. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new Privacy Policy and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@suttmeiertechnicals.com

Phone: (917) 749-9739

Address: 14 Scottsdale Court, Cranbury, NJ 08512