Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2026

HQImpact respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how HQImpact (“HQImpact,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit hqimpact.org, contact us, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with our website and services.

Information We Collect

You may visit our website without providing personal information directly to us.

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:

  • contact us through a website form;

  • inquire about coaching, workshops, leadership experiences, speaking, facilitation, or other services;

  • subscribe to newsletters, updates, or other communications;

  • register for an event, program, or resource;

  • communicate with us by email or through other channels; or

  • otherwise choose to provide information to us.

Depending on the interaction, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, organization, job title, and information contained in your inquiry or communication.

We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, pages visited, and information about how you interact with the site.

How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • respond to inquiries and requests;

  • provide and administer our services;

  • communicate with clients, prospective clients, partners, and other members of our community;

  • send newsletters, insights, invitations, or other communications you have requested or may reasonably expect based on your relationship with us;

  • improve our website, services, resources, and user experience;

  • understand how visitors use our website;

  • maintain the security and integrity of our website and systems;

  • comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; and

  • protect our rights and the rights of others.

We do not sell personal information.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, understand website traffic and usage, remember preferences, and improve the visitor experience.

We may also use third-party analytics or website services that collect information about how visitors interact with the site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie preferences provided on our website. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.

Service Providers and Third Parties

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support our website and business operations, such as website hosting, analytics, email communications, scheduling, payment processing, event registration, or other business services.

These providers may have access to personal information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy practices and applicable contractual or legal obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request; when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, safety, property, users, or others; or in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of some or all of our business or assets.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

HQImpact is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or use.

Email Communications

If you receive marketing or newsletter communications from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the communication or by contacting us.

We may still send communications that are necessary to provide requested services, respond to inquiries, or manage an existing business relationship.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business and client records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

Children’s Privacy

HQImpact's website and services are intended primarily for organizations and adult professionals.

We do not knowingly collect personal information through this website from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, applicable privacy laws may provide you with rights concerning your personal information, which may include the right to:

  • request access to personal information we hold about you;

  • request correction of inaccurate information;

  • request deletion of certain personal information;

  • object to or restrict certain processing;

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; or

  • request a portable copy of certain information.

These rights may be subject to exceptions and limitations under applicable law.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

California Residents

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on the circumstances and applicability of those laws, these may include rights to know about personal information collected, request correction or deletion of certain information, and receive information about certain disclosures.

HQImpact does not sell personal information.

California residents wishing to make a privacy request may contact us using the information below.

International Visitors

HQImpact is based in the United States.

If you access our website or provide information from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, we take reasonable measures designed to provide appropriate protection for international transfers of personal information.

Individuals located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with applicable data-protection laws may have additional rights regarding access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, website, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.