Effective Date	May 18th, 2026
Business Name	The CIO Partner
Website	https://lakewoodCIOadvisory.com
Contact Email	nigel@lakewoodCIOadvisory.com
Business Phone	(941) 586-2431

LakewoodCIOadvisory respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website, contact us, submit information through our website, or communicate with us by phone, email, or text message.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, business name, information submitted through contact forms, and information provided during phone, email, or text communications.

We may also collect limited technical information through our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage data.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations or meetings, provide services or information you request, communicate with customers or prospects, send administrative or service-related messages, improve our website and services, and maintain records for business, legal, or compliance purposes.

SMS/Text Messaging Disclosure

By providing your mobile phone number and communicating with Lakewood CIO Advisory, you consent to receive text messages from us. These messages may relate to inquiries, scheduling, follow-up communications, or other business-related matters.

• Message frequency may vary depending on the nature of the communication. Most messaging will be to respond to requests.  It is not our policy to send recurring messages when we are actively communicating with you regarding your inquiry, account, services, or scheduled meetings.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• You may opt out of future SMS messages at any time by replying STOP. After replying STOP, you may receive a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed.
• You may reply HELP for more information or assistance.
• Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

No Sharing of Personal Information for Marketing Purposes

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.

This includes mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information. Your SMS consent and phone number will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

How We Share Information

We may share limited personal information only when necessary to operate our business, provide services, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights. This may include sharing information with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email, scheduling, communications, payment processing, or other business operations.

These providers are only permitted to use personal information as necessary to provide services to us and are not authorized to use your personal information for their own marketing purposes.

We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet, email, or SMS is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use the site. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have provided to us, subject to any legal, contractual, or business recordkeeping obligations.

To stop receiving SMS messages, reply STOP to any text message from us. For help with SMS messages, reply HELP or contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business and adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or communication with us after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.