Overview
YMS Consulting LLC ('YMS Consulting,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our') is a business growth consulting firm based in Northern Virginia. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at yahairamstewart.com, contact us, engage our services, or interact with us through social media or email marketing.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
As a Virginia-based business, we are guided by the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (Va. Code § 59.1-575 et seq.), effective January 1, 2023. While the VCDPA's full obligations apply to businesses that control personal data of 100,000 or more Virginia consumers annually, we have voluntarily aligned our privacy practices with VCDPA standards as a commitment to transparency and consumer trust.
Under the VCDPA framework, Virginia consumers have the following rights regarding their personal data:
Right to Know — the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data and to access that data.
Right to Correct — the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Delete — the right to request deletion of personal data you have provided or that we have collected.
Right to Data Portability — the right to obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
Right to Opt Out — the right to opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, or profiling (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [privacy contact email]. We will respond within 45 days as required by Virginia law, with a possible 45-day extension when reasonably necessary.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Name, email address, phone number, and business name — collected via contact forms, booking forms, intake forms, and email communications.
Payment information — collected and processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
Business information — revenue data, goals, and other details you share during consulting engagements.
Communications — emails, Voxer messages, and other correspondence you send to us.
Information Collected Automatically
Log data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring URLs.
Cookies and similar technologies — we use cookies to enhance website functionality and analyze traffic. See our Cookie Policy section below.
Analytics data — collected through tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Information from Third Parties
Social media platforms — if you interact with us on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn, those platforms may share limited information with us in accordance with their own privacy policies.
GoHighLevel (GHL/Ivorey) — our CRM and marketing automation platform may collect and process your data when you book appointments or enter our marketing funnels.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide business growth consulting services you have engaged us for.
To communicate with you about your engagement, sessions, and deliverables.
To send marketing emails, newsletters, and promotional content — only with your consent (you may opt out at any time).
To process payments and manage billing for our services.
To improve our website, content, and service offerings based on usage data.
To comply with legal obligations applicable to our business in Virginia.
To protect the security and integrity of our business and client relationships.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties, solely as necessary to operate our business:
Service providers — including our CRM platform (GoHighLevel), email marketing tools, payment processors, scheduling software, and website hosting providers. These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Professional advisors — including attorneys and accountants, under confidentiality obligations.
Law enforcement or government authorities — if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a successor entity.
We require all third-party service providers to maintain appropriate security standards and to use your data only as directed by us.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: required for core website functionality (e.g., booking system, contact forms).
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our marketing (only with consent).
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We honor 'Do Not Track' browser signals where technically feasible.
Email Marketing & Communications
If you subscribe to our email list, book a discovery call, or opt in through our website or marketing funnels, you consent to receiving email communications from YMS Consulting LLC, which may include:
Business strategy tips and educational content
Promotional offers and service announcements
Event invitations, including YMS B.O.L.D. Moves™ events
Follow-up sequences related to your inquiry or engagement
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the 'unsubscribe' link in any email or by contacting us directly. We process unsubscribe requests within 10 business days.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain our business records, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Specifically:
Client engagement records are retained for a minimum of 5 years following the conclusion of services.
Marketing contact data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Website analytics data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's default settings (typically 26 months for Google Analytics).
Payment records are retained for 7 years in compliance with Virginia tax and accounting requirements.
Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted through our website
Secure, access-controlled storage of client records
Limited access to personal data — only team members who need it to perform their functions
Use of reputable, security-certified third-party platforms
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and scheduling tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Contact Us — Privacy Requests
Privacy Officer / Data Requests:
YMS Consulting LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 571-594-7904
For VCDPA rights requests, please include 'Virginia Privacy Request' in your subject line. We will respond within 45 days.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Last updated: June 18, 2026. This Privacy Policy applies to yahairamstewart.com and all services offered by YMS Consulting LLC, a Virginia limited liability company.