Privacy Policy

Overview

Homestead Service Partners Inc. (“Homestead,” “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 your information when you visit our website at homesteadsp.com (the “Site”) or interact with us in any capacity.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out a contact form or valuation request
• Schedule a meeting through our HubSpot booking link
• Send us an email at [email protected]
• Use our Business Valuation Calculator
• Subscribe to any communications from us
• Apply for a job by emailing your resume or scheduling a conversation

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, business revenue and financial details you choose to share, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

If you apply for a position, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, resume, work history, certifications, and any other information you include in your application. Resumes are sent directly to our CEO via email and are not processed through an automated applicant tracking system.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or source that led you to our Site

This information is collected through cookies, Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit), and Jetpack analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide valuation estimates
• Schedule and conduct meetings related to potential business acquisitions
• Evaluate job applicants and communicate about open positions
• Improve our website, content, and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Send you information you have requested or that may be relevant to selling your business
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, including HubSpot (CRM and meeting scheduling), Google (analytics), Automattic/Jetpack (site performance and analytics), and our web hosting provider
• Professional advisors such as attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors, solely in connection with a potential business transaction you have initiated with us
• Portfolio company leadership if you apply for a position at a specific portfolio company, your application may be shared with that company’s general manager for hiring purposes
• Legal authorities if required by law, regulation, or legal process

Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential cookies required for basic site functionality
• Analytics cookies from Google Analytics and Jetpack to understand how visitors use the Site
• HubSpot cookies to manage form submissions and meeting scheduling

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the Site.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. Our Site uses SSL encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you submit a valuation request or contact form, we may retain that information in our CRM system for follow-up purposes unless you request its deletion.

If you submit a resume or job application, we retain that information for up to 12 months to consider you for current and future positions, unless you request earlier deletion.

Your Rights

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

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information, including any resume or application data
• The right to opt out of any marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including HubSpot meeting pages, Forbes, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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

Homestead Service Partners Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
[email protected]