1. Introduction
At Prasad & Associates, LLC, we are committed to maintaining the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information entrusted to us by our clients, partners, and their employees. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle and protect the information we collect in connection with our consulting services. By engaging with our services, you consent to the data handling practices described herein.
2. Information Collection and Use
We may collect information to perform needs assessments, training, and post-training evaluations. Information collected is limited to what is necessary for service delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement. Prasad & Associates, LLC may use this data to enhance service quality, while strictly upholding client confidentiality and ensuring that individual data points and sources remain anonymized and secure.
3. Confidentiality and Proprietary Information
We recognize that certain information shared by our clients is proprietary and confidential. Confidential or proprietary information encompasses written, printed, graphic, and electronic materials provided by the client, business and marketing plans, customer information, operating procedures, trade secrets, design formulas, processes, and any information the client reasonably endeavors to keep secret. Data collected from employees during assessments and training activities is treated with strict confidentiality. We commit not to disclose or misuse this information, either during or after the term of engagement, except as necessary to provide our services.
4. Data Handling, Retention, and Research Use
Collected data is aggregated and anonymized in our reports to the client. The data will be retained for one year following the completion of services to address any follow-up inquiries from the client. After this period, data is securely destroyed, and data-specific information will not be repurposed for research or other uses without express client approval.
In select cases, and only with the client’s approval and agreement from relevant parties, data may be used for academic research, including potential publication in peer-reviewed journals. All such research will adhere to ethical research practices, including coordination with a university Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure compliance with confidentiality and ethical standards.
5. Training Materials and Intellectual Property
Recordings, slides, and other training materials provided to clients are intended solely for internal review and must not be used commercially or shared outside the client’s organization. Prasad & Associates, LLC retains the right to reuse, modify, and repurpose general training materials for future engagements, excluding any confidential or proprietary information specific to the client. Final reports and summaries based on analyses are accessible for client use but exclude raw data from employee assessments, which remains proprietary to Prasad & Associates, LLC.
6. Security Measures
We implement rigorous security practices to safeguard data integrity, including industry-standard physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information.
7. Rights and Remedies
In the event of a breach or threatened breach of confidentiality, we acknowledge that our clients are entitled to seek equitable relief, such as an injunction, in addition to any other rights available under the law.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Clients are encouraged to review this policy regularly for any updates. Continued use of our services following policy updates constitutes acceptance of any changes made.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact us at hello@p-17-a.com.
Effective Date: October 31st, 2024