Who we are
Data Science & Engineering Experts, Inc. ("DSE", "we", "us") is a Georgia-registered consultancy at 8735 Dunwoody Place #5714, Atlanta GA 30350. Questions: legal@thedataexperts.us.
Data we collect
- Forms you submit (engage, subscribe, hire): name, email, company, project description, and metadata you provide. Stored to respond to your inquiry and to operate the engagement.
- Analytics: when you accept the cookie banner, we collect anonymized usage data via Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity. IP anonymization is on. No tracking before you accept.
- Server logs: standard request logs (IP, user-agent, timestamp) for security and operations. Retained 30 days.
How we use it
- To respond to inquiries and run engagements you commission
- To send the Refinery Report newsletter (you can unsubscribe one click)
- To improve the site through aggregated, anonymized analytics
- To meet legal, tax, and security obligations
We do not sell personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their marketing.
Your rights
- EU / UK (GDPR): access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection. Contact legal@thedataexperts.us.
- California (CCPA / CPRA): right to know, delete, correct, opt out, limit use of sensitive PI. See Do Not Sell or Share.
- New York (SHIELD Act): reasonable safeguards, breach notification.
- Global Privacy Control: we honor GPC signals as opt-out requests.
Cookies
We use cookies for functionality and, with your consent, for analytics. Manage choices on Cookie Preferences. EEA visitors are denied by default via Google Consent Mode.
Security
Transport encrypted (TLS 1.2+). Secrets stored in AWS Secrets Manager. Production data is segregated per client. SOC 2 controls in operation; CMMC Level 2 for federal engagements.
Full artifacts: Privacy Policy (PDF) · Data Processing Addendum · Master Services Agreement · Incident Response SLA
Children
The site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be flagged at the top of this page with a new effective date.