Privacy Policy

Who we are

Effective date: August 27, 2025
 Applies to: nikolehaumont.com and pages we control (the “Site”).
 Owner/Operator: Haumont Holdings, LLC dba Shield Bar Marketing (“we,” “us,” “our”).
 Contact: hello@shieldbarmarketing.com

What we collect

Information you provide

  • Contact details (name, email, phone, company, role).
  • Speaking/podcast inquiry details (event/podcast name, date, location/virtual, audience size, format, preferred topic, budget range, decision timeline, notes).
  • Files you upload (e.g., agenda, RFP).
  • Calendar booking details when you schedule a call.

Information collected automatically

  • Basic analytics and device data (IP address, approximate location, browser/device type, pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs).
  • Cookies and similar technologies used for essential site functions and analytics. See “Cookies” below.

Public sources / third parties

  • If you link to external sites (e.g., social media, podcast platforms), those services may collect additional data under their own policies.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information via this Site.

 

 

How we use your information

 

  • Respond to speaking/podcast inquiries and manage scheduling.

     

  • Send confirmations and related communications.

     

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site (analytics, troubleshooting).

     

  • Share resources you request (e.g., media kit).

     

  • Comply with legal obligations.

     

We do not use this Site for e-commerce. Invoices for services are handled separately and paid securely online via third-party processors.

 

 

Lawful Bases (where applicable)

 

  • Consent (e.g., submitting a form, opting into updates).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., running a professional Site, responding to requests, basic analytics/security).
  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance, record-keeping).

 

 

Sharing & Service Providers

 

We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with trusted vendors who help run the Site and related workflows, such as:

  • Hosting and security providers

     

  • Form/scheduling and CRM tools (e.g., Go High Level/LeadConnector)

     

  • Email and file delivery services

     

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

     

  • Media/video embeds (e.g., YouTube)

     

These providers may process your data only to deliver their services to us and under contract. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or systems.

 

 

Cookies & Analytics

 

We use essential cookies for basic functionality and may use analytics cookies to understand aggregate Site usage (pages viewed, time on page). Embedded tools (e.g., video players, calendar widgets) may set their own cookies.

Your controls:

  • Manage cookies through your browser settings.

     

  • Use built-in opt-out tools offered by analytics providers where available.

     

  • “Do Not Track” signals are not responded to at this time.

 

 

Retention

 

We retain inquiry and scheduling records as long as reasonably necessary to respond to you and maintain business records, typically up to 24 months after last interaction unless a longer period is required by law. Files you upload (e.g., RFPs) are retained only as needed for your request.

 

 

Your Choices & Rights

 

  • Access/Update/Delete: Email hello@shieldbarmarketing.com to request a copy, correction, or deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions).

     

  • Email preferences: If we send optional updates, you can unsubscribe via the link in any email.

     

Residents of certain jurisdictions may have additional rights under local law. Contact us to exercise any applicable rights.

 

 

Children

 

This Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

 

 

International visitors

 

Data may be processed in the United States. By using the Site, you understand your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

Security

 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Third-party links

 

Links or embeds (e.g., social platforms, podcast players, scheduling widgets) operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party sites.

Changes to this policy

 

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be noted on this page.

How to contact us

 

Questions or requests about this Policy: hello@shieldbarmarketing.com