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Shadow Sciences Group LLC · Version 1.2 · Effective Date: March 25, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Shadow Sciences Group LLC (“Shadow Sciences,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at shadowsciences.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with your use of the Site and any inquiry or communication you initiate through it. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
This policy does not govern information collected or processed in connection with advisory engagements, which are subject to separate confidentiality agreements between Shadow Sciences Group LLC and its clients.
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly. When you submit an inquiry through the contact form on our Site, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, organization, email address, telephone number, preferred contact method, area of interest, timeline, and message content. Submission of this information is voluntary.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Information from third-party advertising platforms. If you arrive at our Site through a paid advertising campaign, our advertising network providers may supply us with aggregated information about ad performance and user interactions in accordance with their own privacy practices.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We do not use contact form submissions for any purpose other than evaluating and responding to the inquiry submitted.
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to collect usage information and support analytics and advertising functions. The categories of cookies we use include:
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or by adjusting your browser’s privacy controls.
We engage third-party service providers to support the operation of our Site, including website hosting and content delivery, contact form processing and message routing, website analytics, and advertising performance measurement.
These providers may process certain information described in this policy in the course of delivering their services. We select providers that maintain appropriate security standards and limit their use of information to the services they perform on our behalf. Our analytics and advertising measurement services are provided by third-party advertising networks whose data practices are governed by their own privacy policies. You may opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out.
We do not disclose the specific technology vendors or infrastructure providers we use beyond what is required by applicable law or necessary for you to exercise your privacy rights.
We retain contact form submissions and associated inquiry information for as long as necessary to evaluate and respond to the inquiry, and for a reasonable period thereafter in the event of follow-up communication. Analytics and advertising data is retained in accordance with the default retention settings of our third-party analytics and advertising providers.
We do not retain personal information longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law.
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with the following rights with respect to your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR provide you with certain rights regarding your personal data. Our lawful basis for processing personal data submitted through the Site is our legitimate interest in evaluating and responding to business inquiries.
You have the right to:
Shadow Sciences Group LLC is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. If you are located outside the United States and submit personal information through this Site, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you acknowledge this transfer.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Contact form data is transmitted over encrypted connections and processed through hardened infrastructure before secure delivery. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
To exercise your privacy rights, submit a data subject request, or ask questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Shadow Sciences Group LLC
Twin Cities Risk Briefing Center · Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota
privacy@shadowsciences.com
We will respond to data subject requests within 30 days of receipt, or within the timeframe required by applicable law where longer.
These terms and conditions are provided by SHADOW SCIENCES GROUP LLC. By checking the SMS opt-in box on our contact form and providing your mobile telephone number, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Shadow Sciences Group LLC at the number provided.
Sender Identification. These SMS terms and conditions are provided by SHADOW SCIENCES GROUP LLC. Messages are sent from 952-392-8700 or 1-888-927-8275.
Message Types. Messages sent under this program are limited to: inquiry follow-up and consultation scheduling confirmations; appointment and consultation reminders; and security alerts or urgent advisory notifications relevant to your engagement with the firm. No marketing or promotional messages will be sent.
Message Frequency. Message frequency varies based on the nature and status of your inquiry or engagement. Most users receive between one and five messages per engagement.
Charges Notice. Message and data rates may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for details.
Opt-Out Instructions. You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to any message. Text STOP to 952-392-8700 or 1-888-927-8275 to opt out. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent.
Help Instructions. Text HELP to 952-392-8700 or 1-888-927-8275 for help. You may also contact us at privacy@shadowsciences.com or 1-888-927-8275.
Data Usage and Sharing. We collect your phone number for SMS registration and do not share it with third parties except as required by law. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Data sharing is limited to the business’s operational needs only.
Data Transfer and Protection. We do not transfer your personal data to external organizations under any circumstances and have strict technical measures in place to protect your data. We implement strict access controls and security measures to prevent unauthorized data sharing.
Contact Information. Shadow Sciences Group LLC · privacy@shadowsciences.com · 1-888-927-8275 · Twin Cities Risk Briefing Center, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN
Carrier Liability. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
SMS consent is not a condition of receiving services from Shadow Sciences Group LLC. You may submit an inquiry and receive a response without providing SMS consent.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.