PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 18, 2026

LONGWARD respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through longwardleadership.com, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.

1. Who We Are

LONGWARD is a leadership advisory and assessment brand operated by Fractal Design SAS.

For privacy-related questions or requests, you may contact us at: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• your name;
• company or organization;
• email address;
• information you include in a message or inquiry;
• other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you use the website, such as:

• IP address;
• browser and device information;
• pages visited;
• referring pages;
• approximate location derived from IP address;
• cookies and similar technologies used for site functionality, analytics, security, or performance.

3. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• respond to inquiries and requests;
• communicate with prospective or current clients;
• provide information about LONGWARD services;
• operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website;
• understand how visitors use the website;
• prevent fraud, misuse, or security incidents;
• comply with legal obligations; and
• protect our rights and legitimate business interests.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our business and website, such as hosting, email, analytics, security, backup, and website technology providers.

These providers may process information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

• comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
• protect the rights, property, or safety of LONGWARD, our clients, visitors, or others; or
• support a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or transfer of all or part of our business.

5. Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security, performance, and analytics.

Some technologies may be provided by third parties.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functions.

6. Email Communications

If you contact LONGWARD, we may use your email address to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you regarding the subject of your request or our business relationship.

If we send marketing communications in the future, we will provide any opt-out mechanism required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

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

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

8. Data Security

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

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

The FTC specifically recommends that businesses collect only information they need, protect what they retain, and dispose of it appropriately. Federal Trade Commission

9. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, applicable law may give you rights regarding 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 information;
• request information about how your information is used or disclosed; or
• exercise other privacy rights available under applicable law.

California, for example, provides qualifying consumers with specific privacy rights under the CCPA/CPRA, although whether a particular business is subject to those requirements depends on statutory criteria.

To make a privacy request, contact: [email protected]

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

10. International Visitors

LONGWARD may operate, use service providers, or process information in countries other than the country in which you live.

As a result, personal information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions whose data-protection laws differ from those in your location.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for business and professional audiences and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

U.S. federal law imposes special requirements on websites directed to children under 13 or that knowingly collect their personal information. Federal Trade Commission

12. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

LONGWARD is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or services.

When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date shown above.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how LONGWARD handles personal information, contact:

LONGWARD 
[email protected]