Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 11, 2026

Wiebe Consulting ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, company name, job title)
• Business information you share during consultations
• Communications (emails, chat messages, call recordings and transcripts)
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
• Information about your clinic, patients (in aggregate), and business operations

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Call Recordings and Transcriptions

We may record and transcribe calls and meetings using AI-powered tools. These recordings may create voice profiles ("voiceprints") for speaker identification purposes. See Section 8 for more details on biometric data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our consulting and AI integration services
• Communicate with you about our services, appointments, and updates
• Process payments and manage billing
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Create meeting notes, documentation, and action items
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Cloud hosting, payment processing, AI tools, analytics, and email services that help us operate our business
• Professional Advisors: Accountants, lawyers, and other professionals as needed
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

4. AI Tools and Third-Party Services

We use various AI tools and third-party services that may process your information, including but not limited to:

• OpenAI (GPT-4, ChatGPT API)
• Anthropic (Claude API)
• AI transcription services (Zoom, Fathom, Otter.ai, Fireflies, or similar)
• Analytics tools (Google Analytics or similar)
• Cloud hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms

These providers have their own privacy policies. We select providers with appropriate data protection practices and configure AI tools (where possible) to prevent training on your data. However, we cannot guarantee third-party compliance with their stated policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Functionality: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password practices
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Typical retention periods:

• Client records: 7 years after engagement ends
• Call recordings and transcripts: 2 years
• Marketing contacts: Until opt-out or 3 years of inactivity
• Biometric data (voiceprints): 2 years or when purpose is satisfied

8. Call Recording and Biometric Data

8.1 Recording of Communications

We record and transcribe client calls and meetings for documentation, quality assurance, and training purposes. Recordings may be made using various platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and AI-powered transcription tools.

8.2 Biometric Data Collection

AI transcription tools may create voice profiles or "voiceprints" to identify and distinguish between speakers. These voiceprints may constitute biometric identifiers under laws such as the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and similar state laws.

8.3 Purpose of Biometric Data Collection

Biometric data (voiceprints) is collected solely for:

• Accurate speaker identification in meeting transcripts
• Creating attributed meeting notes and action items
• Quality documentation of client engagements

8.4 Retention and Destruction of Biometric Data

Biometric data will be retained for no longer than 2 years from collection, or when the purpose for collection has been satisfied, whichever comes first. Biometric data will be permanently destroyed by securely deleting recordings and associated transcripts when:

• The retention period expires
• You request deletion in writing
• The business relationship ends and the retention period expires

8.5 No Sale of Biometric Data

We will NOT sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from your biometric data. Biometric data is disclosed only to service providers necessary for transcription services.

8.6 Consent and Opt-Out

By engaging our services, you consent to call recording and biometric data processing as described herein. You may opt out of recording for specific meetings by notifying us in writing before the meeting begins. Client service agreements include specific consent provisions for recording and biometric data.

9. Healthcare Clients and Protected Health Information (PHI)

For healthcare clients subject to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act):

• A separate Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be executed before we access any Protected Health Information
• We will implement appropriate safeguards as required by HIPAA
• PHI will NOT be processed through consumer AI tools that are not HIPAA-compliant
• We will use only the minimum necessary PHI to perform our services

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

10.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

10.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA) - Do Not Sell My Personal Information

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of "sales" of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at ben@wiebe-consulting.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law.

10.3 Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)

Canadian residents have rights under PIPEDA to access and correct their personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.

10.4 European Union / UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the EU or UK:

• Legal Basis: We process data based on contract performance, legitimate interests, or consent
• Data Transfers: We may transfer data to Canada and the United States
• Supervisory Authority: You may lodge complaints with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: ben@wiebe-consulting.com

11. International Data Transfers

We are based in Canada and may transfer your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including using providers in countries with adequate data protection or implementing contractual protections.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and professionals, not for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Accessibility

Wiebe Consulting is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

14.1 Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

14.2 Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
• Alternative text for images
• Sufficient color contrast ratios
• Keyboard navigation support
• Responsive design for various devices and screen sizes
• Clear and consistent navigation

14.3 Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance:

• Email: ben@wiebe-consulting.com
• Please include "Accessibility" in the subject line
• Describe the specific accessibility issue or barrier you encountered
• Provide the URL or page where you experienced the issue

We will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns and provide the information or service you need through an alternative communication method that is accessible for you.

14.4 Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations:

• Third-party content: Some content provided by third parties may not be fully accessible
• Legacy content: Older content may not meet all current accessibility standards
• PDF documents: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible; contact us for alternative formats

If you need information from this website in a different format, please contact us and we will do our best to provide it in an accessible format.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.