Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
Introduction
Minnesota Business Advisory ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out forms on our website (such as contact forms or valuation request forms)
- Request a free business valuation
- Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
- Contact us via email, phone, or other communication methods
- Opt-in to receive SMS/text messages
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining our services
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending you business valuations and related information
- Sending transactional SMS messages (appointment reminders, service updates)
- Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improving and personalizing your experience on our website
- Analyzing usage trends and preferences
- Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- Complying with legal obligations
SMS/Text Messaging Policy
By providing your phone number and opting in to receive SMS/text messages from Minnesota Business Advisory, you consent to receive text messages from us. This section explains our SMS messaging practices.
Message Consent
By opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages including but not limited to: appointment reminders, service notifications, alerts, and promotional/marketing messages. Your consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of any purchase.
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us and your preferences. You may receive recurring messages.
Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you send the STOP message, you will receive a one-time confirmation message. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
Help
For assistance, reply HELP to any message you receive from us, or contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Carrier Liability
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission from your wireless carrier and their policies.
Phone Number Privacy
We will not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your phone number will only be used by Minnesota Business Advisory to send you messages as described in this policy.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery, hosting, and analytics.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal obligations.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email.
- Opt-Out of SMS: You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting STOP to any message from us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Minnesota Business Advisory
For SMS-related inquiries, you may also text HELP to any message received from us.