Every business is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach to compliance rarely makes sense. Our engagement process is designed to be flexible from the start, providing the clarity you need at every stage while keeping you in complete control of the budget and scope.

Discovery & Strategy
Our journey together begins with a free preliminary assessment. This is a no-obligation conversation where we listen to your challenges, understand your business objectives, and identify your specific compliance needs. Whether you're navigating a specific issue or building a program from scratch, this initial step ensures we have a deep understanding of your goals.
Clear Scope & Predictable Budget
Based on our assessment, we provide a detailed proposal with a clear scope of work and a capped, upfront pricing structure.
- You’re in Control: Our pricing model is designed to be budget-friendly, putting you in the driver's seat.
- No Surprise Bills: With costs capped upfront, you have full predictability and can plan your budget with confidence.
- Built-in Value: We also have legal services available in-house. Should a legal question arise, you avoid the switching costs and delays of retaining separate outside counsel, saving you both time and money.
Support Tailored to You
Once we've agreed on a plan, we begin our work in the way that makes the most sense for your business. We recognize that not every company needs a full-time compliance officer. Our fractional model provides a cost-effective solution, giving you access to senior-level experts at a scale that fits your stage of growth.
Our flexible engagement models include:
- Fractional CCO/CPO: Comprehensive compliance leadership and oversight at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
- Targeted Projects: Expert consulting for specific needs, such as developing a new policy, conducting a risk assessment, or preparing for an audit.
- Staff Augmentation: Extra bandwidth and specialized expertise to support your existing in-house teams.
- Liquidity Event Guidance: Strategic support to ensure you are prepared for major events like an IPO or merger.
Scaling With You
Compliance is not a one-time project. As your business grows and evolves, so will your needs. We function as your long-term strategic partner, adapting your compliance plan as you expand into new markets, launch new products, or face new regulations. Our goal is to ensure your compliance framework is always a strategic asset that enables, rather than hinders, your growth.

The Aetos GUIDE Philosophy

We begin by laying solid groundwork, embedding privacy principles into your core operations and systems right from inception. This proactive 'by design' approach ensures privacy is a foundational element, not a retrospective patch.
Throughout your company's lifecycle, your team needs to be invested in the process, so we cultivate a nuanced understanding of your evolving data landscape and company culture to partner with you. This allows for continuous assessment and the identification of risks as your business matures.
We help you seamlessly integrate privacy practices into your growth trajectory. As you expand, privacy becomes an intrinsic part of new products, services, and markets, rather than a hurdle to overcome.
Compliance is rarely static. Our framework supports dynamic adaptation, ensuring your privacy posture evolves in response to new regulations, technological advancements, and your company's changing maturity. It's about agile maintenance.
The culmination of this guided journey is a privacy posture that genuinely and concretely elevates your company's value. By embedding trust and mitigating risks proactively, you enhance your brand's reputation, attract investment, and foster deep customer loyalty, securing long-term success.