Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026
This policy explains how Astute, Inc. ("Astute," "we") collects and uses personal information through this website. It covers this website only. Data that Astute products process for our clients is governed by our client agreements and, where applicable, HIPAA business associate agreements.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you request a briefing or contact us, we collect your name, work email, organization, role and anything you write in your message.
Information collected automatically. Our website host collects technical information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit, using cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies. We use essential cookies that the site needs to work. With your permission, we also use analytics cookies to understand how the site is used. You can change your choice at any time with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. We honor Global Privacy Control signals from your browser as a choice to decline non-essential cookies.
Please do not send health information. This website is not designed to receive protected health information. Do not include patient or personal health information in a message to us.
How we use it
We use your information to respond to your request, send you information you ask for, operate and improve this website, and meet our legal obligations.
How we share it
We share personal information only with service providers that help us run this website and respond to you, such as our website host and email provider; when the law requires it; or as part of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets. We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
How long we keep it
We keep your information as long as we need it to respond to you and maintain our business relationship, then delete it unless the law requires us to keep it longer.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, including California, you may have the right to know what personal information we hold about you, to correct it, to delete it, and to opt out of its sale or sharing. We do not sell or share personal information. To make a request, email info@astuteinc.com. We will not treat you differently for exercising these rights.
Visitors in the European Union, EEA and United Kingdom
Controller. Astute, Inc. is the controller of personal information collected through this website.
Legal bases. We process your information to respond to your request and take steps you ask for before entering a contract; for our legitimate interests in operating and improving this website and communicating with business contacts; with your consent, for non-essential cookies; and to comply with legal obligations.
Your rights. Under the GDPR and UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete or receive a copy of your personal information, to restrict or object to its processing, and to withdraw consent at any time without affecting earlier processing. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, email info@astuteinc.com.
International transfers. Astute is based in the United States. When we transfer personal information from the EU, EEA or UK to the United States, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Children
This website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it last changed.
Contact
Astute, Inc., 111 North Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 250-30, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Email: info@astuteinc.com