Legal & Compliance

Privacy & Disclaimer

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1. Overview

This page describes how Stonehurst Benefits Advisors ("Stonehurst," "we," or "our") handles information you may share with us through this website, and important limits on how the information on this website should be used.

By using stonehurstbenefits.com, you acknowledge the terms described below. If you do not agree with any part of this notice, please discontinue use of the website.

2. Not legal, tax, or compliance advice

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:

  • Legal, tax, accounting, or compliance advice
  • A recommendation to purchase any specific insurance product or benefits plan
  • A guarantee of coverage, claims outcomes, or premium rates
  • A substitute for consultation with a licensed professional in the relevant field

Benefits, insurance, and employment law are complex and change frequently. Employers should consult qualified legal, tax, and compliance professionals before making decisions that affect their business, employees, or plan documents.

3. Sensitive information

The website contact form and email addresses shown on this website are not intended for the transmission of sensitive personal, medical, or financial information.

Please do not submit through this website:

Social Security numbers, protected health information, medical records, employee census files with personal identifiers, banking or account credentials, or other confidential documents.

If you need to share sensitive information with Stonehurst, please contact us first and we will arrange a secure method of exchange appropriate to what you're sending.

4. Website privacy

Information you provide

If you contact Stonehurst through this website's forms, email links, or phone number, we may collect the information you provide (such as your name, company, email, phone number, and any details of your inquiry). We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and, where appropriate, to establish an advisory relationship.

Information collected automatically

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect standard technical information such as your browser type, device type, and general geographic location. [TODO: If Google Analytics or similar analytics tools are enabled, add a brief note here disclosing that usage-tracking cookies may be set.]

How we use information

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
  • To communicate about services you have requested or currently receive
  • To improve the website and understand how visitors use it
  • To meet legal, regulatory, and record-keeping obligations

Sharing information

Stonehurst does not sell your personal information. We may share information with insurance carriers, vendors, or service providers only as necessary to deliver the services you have engaged Stonehurst to provide, or as required by law.

Data retention

Information you submit through the website is retained as long as reasonably necessary to serve the purpose for which it was provided or as required by applicable law.

5. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including insurance carriers and vendors. Stonehurst is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on external websites. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion and subject to that site's own terms and privacy policies.

6. Questions & contact

Questions about this Privacy & Disclaimer page, or a request to correct or delete information you've shared with Stonehurst, can be sent to:

Stonehurst Benefits Advisors
Email: chris@stonehurstbenefits.com

Reminder

Do not include Social Security numbers, protected health information, or other sensitive documents in emails to the address above. Contact Stonehurst first to arrange a secure exchange method.