When you interact with rusnikita.com, the advisory application, the speaking inquiry form, or the newsletter, we collect information you provide directly.

Information you give us directly includes:

• Name, email address, phone number, and company name submitted through any form on this site
• Responses to the diagnostic questionnaire on the apply page
• Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms
• Information provided in the context of an advisory or speaking engagement

Information collected automatically includes:

• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs
• IP address and approximate geographic location

We do not collect payment information directly. Any payment processing is handled by third-party processors subject to their own privacy policies.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To review and respond to advisory or speaking applications
• To determine whether your situation qualifies for the advisory and to route your inquiry appropriately
• To send the weekly Clarity Under Consequence newsletter where you have opted in
• To communicate directly with you regarding your inquiry or engagement
• To improve the site and understand how it is being used
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects without your awareness.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers. We use tools including n8n (workflow automation), Beehiiv (newsletter delivery), and HubSpot (CRM) to operate this site and advisory. These providers access only the information necessary to perform their function and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may transfer to the successor entity.

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the experience.

• Essential cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies help us understand traffic patterns and site performance. We use this data in aggregate form only.
• Session storage is used on the apply page to pass your name to the confirmation page. This data is not retained after your session ends.

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

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Application and inquiry data is retained for the duration of any active engagement and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping purposes.
• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter issue.
• Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and not linked to identifiable individuals beyond standard analytics retention periods.

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

• Access. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction. You may request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
• Deletion. You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain it.
• Objection. You may object to certain uses of your information, including direct marketing.
• Portability. Where applicable, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address listed in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission, access controls, and use of reputable third-party infrastructure providers.

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we take data protection seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

This site links to and integrates with third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy and practices.

• Beehiiv — Newsletter delivery. Beehiiv's privacy policy governs how subscriber data is handled within their platform.
• LinkedIn — Links to Rus Nikita's LinkedIn profile are present on this site. LinkedIn operates under its own privacy policy.
• Google Fonts — Fonts are loaded from Google's servers, which may collect standard request data.
• n8n — Form submissions are routed through n8n automation infrastructure hosted at rusnikita.app.n8n.cloud.
• HubSpot — CRM used to manage advisory contacts and inquiry follow-up.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

This site and its services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Material changes will be communicated where practicable, including via the newsletter if you are subscribed.

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

Email: legal@rusnikita.com
Website: rusnikita.com

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.