DSBC LLC is a Michigan-based IT and cybersecurity consulting firm providing project-based technology consulting services to small businesses. DSBC LLC is the data controller for personal information collected through this website and in connection with consulting engagements.
Contact for privacy-related questions: [email protected] — Michigan, United States.
DSBC LLC collects personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider or analytics tools, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. We use this information in aggregate to understand how visitors use our site. We do not use it to identify individual users without their knowledge.
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and collect analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. DSBC LLC does not use advertising cookies, does not sell data to advertisers, and does not engage in cross-site behavioral tracking.
DSBC LLC does not intentionally collect Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, health or medical information, or information from children under 13. Our website is not directed at children.
DSBC LLC uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Details |
|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries | To reply to contact form submissions, emails, and service requests |
| Providing consulting services | To perform the services described in executed Statements of Work |
| Contract administration | To execute, manage, and fulfill agreements with clients |
| Invoicing & payment | To issue invoices and process payments for services rendered |
| Business communications | To send project updates, deliverables, and follow-up communications |
| Website improvement | To understand how visitors use our site and improve content |
| Legal compliance | To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations |
| Security | To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents |
DSBC LLC does not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
DSBC LLC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
DSBC LLC uses a limited number of trusted third-party service providers to operate our business. These providers process your information on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations. Current categories include: email and productivity platform (Microsoft 365), invoicing and accounting software, electronic signature platform, CRM and contact management, and website hosting. These providers are not authorized to use your information for their own marketing purposes.
DSBC LLC may disclose information if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of DSBC LLC, our clients, or the public. Where legally permissible, we will notify affected parties before making such disclosures.
In the event DSBC LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Affected individuals will be notified of any change in data controller and applicable privacy practices.
DSBC LLC may share your information with third parties for other purposes when we have your explicit prior consent.
This section applies specifically to information shared by clients during consulting engagements, which is subject to heightened protection given the nature of DSBC LLC's cybersecurity work.
Client engagement data may include system architecture information, network diagrams, security vulnerabilities, access credentials, employee information, and other operational or technical data shared to enable DSBC LLC to perform contracted services.
The collection, use, and protection of client engagement data is governed by the DSBC LLC Master Service Agreement and the applicable Statement of Work, which take precedence over this Privacy Policy in a consulting engagement context.
DSBC LLC retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, subject to the following general guidelines:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Website contact inquiries (no engagement) | 12 months from last contact |
| Executed contracts and SOWs | 7 years from project close |
| Client project files and deliverables | 3 years from project close (per MSA) |
| Client credentials and access data | Deleted at project close |
| Invoicing and financial records | 7 years (IRS and Michigan tax requirements) |
| Website analytics data | Per analytics provider's retention policy |
After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
DSBC LLC takes the security of your information seriously and applies controls consistent with our internal Information Security Policy, including:
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of the personal information DSBC LLC holds about you |
| Correction | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information |
| Deletion | Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations |
| Opt-Out | Opt out of any marketing communications from DSBC LLC at any time |
| Data Portability | Request your personal information in a commonly used, machine-readable format where feasible |
| Complaint | Lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority |
To exercise any of these rights, contact DSBC LLC at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. DSBC LLC is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit through a link on our website.
DSBC LLC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date and post the revised policy on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us. We will acknowledge your inquiry within two (2) business days and respond fully within thirty (30) days.