Last updated: September 18, 2025
Overview
Pharynós LLC ("Pharynós," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company information when you submit forms or communicate with us
- Professional Information: Job title, company size, industry, and project details when requesting consultations
- Communications: Content of emails, messages, and other communications you send to us
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and preferences for our newsletter via Substack
Information Collected Automatically
- Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and user interactions
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies: Small data files that help us improve website functionality and user experience
- Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics via Google Analytics (with anonymized IP addresses)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- Service Delivery: Provide consulting services, respond to inquiries, and manage client relationships
- Communication: Send newsletters, updates, and business communications (with your consent)
- Website Improvement: Analyze usage patterns and optimize website performance
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect our legal interests
- Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Legal Basis for Processing
Under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR), we process your personal information based on:
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
- Legitimate Interests: Business operations, website optimization, and security measures
- Contract Performance: Providing requested consulting services
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory and tax obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share limited information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors for hosting, email delivery, and analytics (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, and business advisors when necessary for legitimate business purposes
- Legal Requirements: Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
Third-Party Services
Cloudflare Turnstile
We use Cloudflare Turnstile to protect the contact form from automated abuse. When you submit the form, Cloudflare may process limited diagnostic data such as your IP address, browser characteristics, and interaction timing to distinguish legitimate traffic from bots. This processing is subject to Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Signed Form Submissions
To prevent tampering and replay attacks, each contact submission is cryptographically signed in your browser. The signature includes a timestamp and nonce which are validated server-side. These controls do not add any personal information; they exist solely to protect downstream systems.
Substack Newsletter
Our newsletter is powered by Substack. When you subscribe, your information is processed according to Substack’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can manage your subscription preferences directly through Substack.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. This service collects anonymous data about your interactions with our site. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Client Relationships: Duration of engagement plus 7 years for business records
- Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Website Analytics: Maximum 26 months
- Contact Forms: 24 months unless you become a client
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@pharynos.com.
International Data Transfers
Our services are operated from the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by email (if you have provided an email address) or by posting a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Pharynós LLC
Email: privacy@pharynos.com
Website: www.pharynos.com
Address: Boston, Massachusetts, United States