Privacy Policy Wernell DataLock, LLC Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Wernell DataLock, LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Wernell DataLock") is a cybersecurity consulting firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website at www.wernell.com (the "Site"), contact us, request services, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our Site or providing us with personal information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or provide us with information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Contact and identification data: name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, mailing address
Professional information: details about your organization, cybersecurity needs, or project requirements (submitted via contact forms, consultation requests, RFPs, or emails)
Communications: messages, inquiries, feedback, or content you send us
Account-related data (if applicable): username/password if we offer client portals (currently not assumed)
Payment-related data (if applicable): billing name, address, payment card details — processed securely via third-party payment processors and not stored by us long-term

B. Information Collected Automatically

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, pages viewed, time spent
Cookies and similar technologies: session cookies, analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics), functional cookies
We do not currently engage in targeted advertising or "sell" personal information as defined under applicable laws.

C. Information from Third Parties

Publicly available professional information (e.g., LinkedIn profiles when researching prospective clients)
Analytics providers, web hosting services, or marketing tools (limited)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries, provide consultations, proposals, or cybersecurity services
To communicate with you about our services, updates, newsletters, events, or security alerts (with consent where required)
To improve our Site, services, and user experience
To operate, maintain, protect, and secure the Site (including detecting fraud or security incidents)
To comply with legal obligations, respond to subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests
For internal business purposes such as auditing, data analysis, and contract management

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

With service providers (e.g., website hosting, email service providers, analytics tools, CRM systems) who are contractually obligated to protect the data
With professional advisors (attorneys, accountants, insurers)
In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, bankruptcy)
To comply with law, protect rights/safety, or respond to government/law enforcement requests
With your consent or at your direction (e.g., sharing contact info with a subcontractor for a joint project)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential Site functions, analytics, and performance.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Contact/form submission data is typically retained for 3–7 years unless longer retention is required by law or contract.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights including:

Access to your personal information
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of certain data
Opt-out of certain processing (e.g., marketing emails)
Limitation of processing

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): If the CCPA applies, you have specific rights (right to know, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/sharing, non-discrimination). We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Submit requests to info@wernell.com.

Tennessee Residents (TIPA): If TIPA applies to us and you, you may have rights to confirm processing, access, correct, delete, or opt out of targeted advertising/sale of personal data. Submit verified requests to the email below.

Other Jurisdictions: Rights vary (e.g., the GDPR for EU residents includes additional bases and a DPO contact, if applicable). We respond to verifiable consumer requests within statutory timeframes.

7. International Transfers

As a U.S.-based company, we primarily process personal information in the United States. If we transfer data outside the U.S., we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses where required).

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to children under 16 (or 13 under COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. The "Last Updated" date indicates the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For questions, rights requests, or concerns: Privacy Officer, Wernell DataLock, LLC [Your Physical Address], Nashville, TN 37189. Email: info@wernell.com.

We will respond to qualified requests as required by law.