PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: December 26, 2025
Hill Business Consulting Services (“HillBCS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you access or use our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
- We collect account details and basic usage data to run and secure the Services.
- Google OAuth is used for sign-in; we access only basic profile info needed to authenticate you.
- We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you register, log in, or use our Services:
- Full name
- Email address
- Profile photo
- Account ID or system identifier
B. Google OAuth Information
If you choose to sign in using Google OAuth, we may receive:
- Your Google account name
- Your email address
- Your profile image
- Your Google password
- Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Contacts, or other Google services or content
C. Usage and Technical Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Device type, operating system, and browser
- Login timestamps
- Pages visited, features used, and interactions within the Services
D. User-Provided Content
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including uploaded files or images, and messages, inquiries, feedback, or form submissions.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Authenticating and managing user accounts
- Providing, operating, and maintaining the Services
- Improving system performance, usability, and reliability
- Ensuring security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection
- Communicating service-related notices, updates, or support responses
Google OAuth Compliance
Our application uses Google OAuth 2.0 solely for authentication purposes.
- We request only basic profile information
- We do not access Google APIs beyond authentication
- We do not store Google passwords
- We do not sell, rent, or misuse Google user data
For more information, review Google’s Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Google User Data Access and Usage
Our application uses Google OAuth 2.0 strictly for user authentication and account login.
Data Accessed
When you sign in with Google, we only access the following basic profile information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Profile image
Data Usage
We use the Google user data solely for the following purposes:
- Authenticate your identity
- Create or link your HillBCS account
- Display your name and profile photo inside the platform
- We do NOT access Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar, Contacts, or any other Google services
- We do NOT store Google passwords
- We do NOT sell, rent, or share Google user data
- We do NOT use Google user data for advertising, profiling, or marketing
Our use of Google user data is consistent with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain user sessions and authentication
- Improve website performance and reliability
- Enhance security and prevent unauthorized access
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal information for monetary or cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
We may disclose personal information only in the following circumstances:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- In response to lawful requests from courts or government authorities
- To protect the rights, safety, or security of users, clients, or our systems
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:
- While your account remains active
- To fulfill business, contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and retention requirements.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Hill Business Consulting Services does not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA and CPRA.
- We do not sell personal information for money or other valuable consideration
- We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Role-based access controls
- Regular system updates and monitoring
Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware we collected such information, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).