WD Tate & Associates – Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: December 2025

WD Tate & Associates (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of all information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information obtained through this website, including inquiries related to OTC Markets advisory, regulatory readiness, and financial consulting services.

By accessing this website or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily submit, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Company name
• Inquiry details
• Information submitted through consultation booking forms
• Information submitted to request resources (such as the OTC Readiness Checklist)

We do not request, collect, or store sensitive financial records through this website. All engagement-related documents are exchanged securely following execution of a client engagement agreement.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, standard analytics data may be collected, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources

This data is used solely to improve site performance, user experience, and marketing effectiveness.

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information submitted through this website may be used to:

• Respond to your inquiry or consultation request
• Provide resources such as the OTC Readiness Checklist
• Schedule follow-up communications
• Improve website performance
• Enhance our marketing and service delivery
• Send administrative or transactional emails related to your inquiry

We do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties.

3. Email Communications

By submitting a contact form, booking a consultation, or requesting a resource:

You consent to receive transactional communications, including:

• Appointment confirmations
• Follow-up emails
• Resource delivery
• Requests for additional information
• Engagement-related notices (if applicable)

You may opt out of non-transactional communications at any time.

4. Data Security and Confidentiality

WD Tate & Associates implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information.

Our firm does not use this website to collect, store, or transmit:

• Non-public financial information
• Audit documentation
• Cap-table data
• Material non-public information (MNPI)
• SEC- or OTC-sensitive documents

All such materials, if applicable to a formal engagement, are handled through secure channels and governed by the engagement agreement.

5. Third-Party Tools and Service Providers

We may use third-party services such as:

• Website analytics platforms
• Website hosting providers
• Consultation scheduling tools
• Email delivery platforms

These third parties may process limited information necessary to perform their function but are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.

6. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

7. Data Retention

We retain inquiry-related information only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your request
• Maintain communication
• Comply with legal and operational requirements

You may request deletion of your information at any time.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access the information we have about you
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications

To make a request, please contact us at:
info@wdtateassociates.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services, processes, or regulatory environment evolve. Any updates will be reflected by a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

WD Tate & Associates
Email: info@wdtateassociates.com
Website: www.wdtateassociates.com