Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AutodeskAudits ("we," "our," or "us") is an independent Autodesk audit defense and license negotiation advisory firm. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and when working with our advisory team. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

We are NOT an Autodesk partner, reseller, or affiliate. We have zero commercial relationship with Autodesk. Your privacy and data security are paramount to maintaining the independence and trust that define our practice.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website contact forms or during advisory engagements:

• Contact Forms: Name, job title, company name, corporate email address, phone number (optional), message or inquiry details, and how you found us (referral source)
• Advisory Engagements: Additional business information required to conduct audits, license assessments, and negotiations, provided under confidentiality agreements
• Automatic Collection: We do not use cookies for tracking. We collect minimal technical information (IP address, browser type, pages visited) only for security and service improvement purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information exclusively for these purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry and provide advisory services
• To schedule consultations and manage client engagements
• To send service updates related to your audit or negotiation
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do NOT sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. We do NOT use your data for marketing or advertising purposes without explicit consent. We do NOT share your data with Autodesk under any circumstances.

4. Data Storage & Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Form Processing: Contact form submissions are processed through Formspree, a secure third-party service compliant with GDPR and CCPA. See Formspree's privacy policy for details: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy
• Data Encryption: All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols
• Access Control: Personal information is accessible only to authorized AutodeskAudits personnel on a need-to-know basis
• Data Retention: We retain contact information and engagement records for the duration of our business relationship plus compliance and legal requirements. You may request deletion at any time

No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we implement comprehensive security practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. Transmission of data through our website is at your own risk.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal cookies on our website. Our site does NOT include advertising cookies, analytics tracking, or retargeting pixels. Cookies we may use are functional only:

• Session cookies to maintain form state
• Security cookies to prevent CSRF attacks

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This may limit some website functionality but will not impact your ability to access core content or submit contact forms.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. When you interact with them, their privacy policies apply:

• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts for typography. See Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Formspree: Contact form submissions are processed through Formspree. See their privacy policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy

We do NOT use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Intercom, or other tracking/analytics services. We do NOT use email marketing platforms that track opens or clicks.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under GDPR (Europe) or CCPA (California):

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information (the "right to be forgotten")
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of service communications at any time
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact section below.

8. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries, data access requests, deletion requests, or concerns about your personal information, contact us through our privacy request form:

Submit a Privacy Request →

We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Independence Commitment

Your data will never be shared with Autodesk or any Autodesk partner. We are NOT an Autodesk partner, reseller, or affiliate. We have zero commercial relationship with Autodesk. This independence is the foundation of your trust in our advisory work, and we protect it fiercely by maintaining strict data sovereignty over all client information.