Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Search Sherpa ("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 thesearchsherpa.com, use our services, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out a contact form or "Connect With Me" form on our website.

• Schedule an appointment or consultation.

• Sign up for our newsletter or marketing communications.

• Communicate with us via text message (SMS) or email.

The types of information we may collect include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business name and website URL

• Any other details you choose to provide regarding your project needs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our consulting services.

• Communicate with you regarding appointments, project updates, and account management.

• Send you marketing communications, special offers, and newsletters (only with your explicit consent).

• Improve our website and customer service.

• Comply with legal obligations.

3. SMS/Mobile Messaging

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from The Search Sherpa. These messages may include appointment reminders, operational updates, and promotional offers.

• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message we send. For help, reply "HELP".

• Fees: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

IMPORTANT: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may share your non-mobile information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., CRM platforms, billing processors) solely to help us operate our business and provide services to you. These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from our marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

• Opt-out of SMS messaging by replying "STOP".

• Request to update or delete your personal information by contacting us directly.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Search Sherpa Mokena, IL Email: jeremy@thesearchsherpa.com Website: thesearchsherpa.com