A privacy policy written in plain English without needing lawyers to interpret it for you.
Last updated: July 19th 2025
Who we are
Scout Addison is a boutique consulting firm specializing in AI implementation, ethical governance, change management, and tech M&A. Our work is grounded in responsible data use and client confidentiality.
What we collect
We collect only the data we need to communicate with you, improve our services, and fulfill our engagements.
We may collect
- Your name, email address, and organization (when you fill out a form or contact us)
- Browsing data (like IP address, browser type, referring site)
- Any information you voluntarily provide during our consulting engagements (under NDA or contract)
We do NOT:
- Sell your data
- Use AI to profile or monitor you
- Track you across sites or apps for advertising purposes
How we use your information
- To respond to your inquiries
- To manage and deliver consulting services
- To analyze how our website is used (so we can improve it)
- To comply with legal obligations
We use common tools like Google Analytics to understand broad usage trends, not individual behavior.
Data Ethics and AI
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
- Because we advise on AI ethics, we hold ourselves to high standards:
- We never train AI models on client data
- We don’t store or use sensitive business information without your permission
- We maintain strict access controls within our team
- We practice privacy-by-design in all internal systems
- If we ever use AI tools (like writing assistants or automation scripts), they are never applied to client materials without explicit consent.
Data protection and retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- Encrypted email and file-sharing
- Access restrictions to sensitive materials
- Secure storage of digital and physical documents
Your rights
You have a right to
- Access, update, or delete your information
- Ask what data we hold and why
- Opt out of communications at any time
Cookies
We use minimal cookies for basic site functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-party tools
We may use trusted third-party services like:
- oogle Analytics
- Typeform or Calendly (for bookings)
- Secure cloud storage providers (e.g., Google Drive)
These tools are used under strict terms and never for advertising. Data stored here is covered under this privacy policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. We’ll post changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date at the top.
Still have questions about this policy?
Have a privacy concern or question? Reach out to us. We’d be happy to talk to you!