Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Horizon SPI operates with structured data governance standards designed to protect client information, ensure analytical integrity, and maintain professional oversight in all engagements.

1. Confidentiality Commitment

All information shared with Horizon SPI in the course of consulting discussions or formal engagements is treated as confidential.

Client data is:

• Used solely for the purpose of delivering agreed services
• Accessed only by authorized personnel
• Protected through reasonable administrative and technical safeguards

Formal confidentiality obligations are defined in signed engagement agreements.

2. Data Minimization Principle

Horizon SPI collects and processes only the data necessary to:

• Diagnose strategic challenges
• Conduct analysis
• Develop recommendations
• Support implementation frameworks

We do not request or retain unnecessary sensitive information.

3. AI-Supported Analysis Governance

As an AI-augmented consulting firm, Horizon SPI may incorporate AI-supported analytical tools to enhance:

• Research
• Scenario modeling
• Forecasting
• Data interpretation

AI-supported analytical tools are used under controlled, professional oversight.

AI outputs are not accepted at face value. All analytical outputs are:

• Reviewed by human expertise
• Contextualized within client-specific conditions
• Validated before inclusion in any deliverable

Strategic accountability remains human-led.

4. Data Handling & Storage

Client information may be processed using secure cloud-based platforms and professional productivity tools.

Reasonable safeguards are implemented to reduce risk of:

• Unauthorized access
• Data loss
• Improper disclosure

However, no digital system is completely immune to risk.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

Horizon SPI may use trusted third-party tools for analytics, scheduling, collaboration, or secure document exchange.

These providers are selected based on professional reliability and security standards.

Horizon SPI does not sell or trade client information.

6. Engagement-Based Confidentiality

Confidentiality scope, data ownership, and retention timelines are defined within formal engagement agreements.

In the absence of a signed agreement, confidentiality obligations are limited to applicable privacy laws.

7. Ethical Use of AI

Horizon SPI is committed to responsible AI usage, including:

• Human oversight of all AI-generated outputs
• Avoidance of automated decision-making without review
• Protection of client-sensitive data
• Transparency regarding AI-assisted analysis

AI enhances insight — it does not replace professional judgment.