Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

The Kaufman Co.

Effective Date: April 20, 2026

The Kaufman Co. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.thekaufmanco.com (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect through the Site, through email and other electronic communications between you and the Company, and in connection with inquiries, marketing, and prospective investor or partner communications. It does not apply to information collected by any third party, including through any application or content that may link to or be accessible from the Site.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you submit a contact form, request information, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us. This information may include:

Name

Email address

Telephone number

Company or organization name

Mailing address

The content of any message, inquiry, or correspondence you send to us

Any other information you choose to provide

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location

Browser type and version

Operating system and device type

Referring and exit pages

Date and time of access

Pages viewed and links clicked

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site, remember your preferences, and analyze Site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

Responding to your inquiries and providing requested information

Communicating with you about our business, projects, and potential opportunities

Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site and our services

Monitoring and analyzing usage and trends

Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, fraud, or other unlawful activity

Complying with legal obligations, enforcing our terms, and protecting our rights and the rights of others

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors and service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and IT support.

Business Partners and Affiliates: With affiliated entities, joint venture partners, lenders, investors, brokers, or advisors in connection with evaluating or pursuing transactions or business relationships.

Legal and Regulatory: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or others.

Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction.

With Your Consent: In other circumstances where you have provided consent.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices

Marketing Communications. You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages or by contacting us at info@thekaufmanco.com. Even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those related to ongoing business matters.

Cookies. You may control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

Do Not Track. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) ("CCPA") provides you with certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you

The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you

The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information

The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA)

The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thekaufmanco.com. We will verify your request before responding, as required by law. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: