Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

1.1 Humanly Staffing Inc., a Wyoming corporation ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information obtained through our website located at humanlystaffing.com (the "Website"), our mobile applications, and our staffing and recruitment services (collectively, the "Services").

1.2 This Policy applies to all individuals who access or use our Services, including but not limited to: (a) job seekers and candidates who submit applications or resumes through our platform; (b) employers and hiring managers who utilize our recruitment services; (c) visitors to our Website; (d) current and former employees and contractors; and (e) any other individuals whose personal information we may process in connection with our business operations.

1.3 By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you should not access or use our Services.

1.4 This Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Terms of Service. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Policy shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms of Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, submit a job application, engage our services, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in surveys, contact us for support, or otherwise interact with our Services. This information may include:

• Identity Information: Full legal name, maiden name, preferred name, date of birth, gender, photographs, and government-issued identification numbers (such as Social Security Number, driver's license number, or passport number, collected only when necessary for employment verification, background checks, or payroll processing)
• Contact Information: Postal address (including street, city, state, and ZIP code), email address (personal and professional), telephone numbers (home, mobile, and work), and emergency contact information
• Professional Information: Resume/CV, cover letters, work history and employment records, job titles and descriptions, salary and compensation history, professional licenses and certifications, educational background (degrees, institutions, graduation dates), skills assessments and test results, and professional references
• Financial Information: Bank account details for direct deposit (for placed candidates), tax withholding information (W-4, state withholding forms), and billing information for employer clients
• Demographic Information: Race, ethnicity, veteran status, and disability status (collected voluntarily for Equal Employment Opportunity compliance and reporting purposes)
• Communication Records: Content of emails, messages, chat transcripts, voicemails, and other communications with us, as well as records of your preferences for receiving communications

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Website or use our Services, we automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies. This information may include:

• Device Information: Hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers (UDID, IDFA, Android ID), MAC address, browser type and version, screen resolution, and device settings
• Usage Information: Pages and content viewed, features used, search queries submitted, links clicked, time and duration of visits, navigation paths through our Website, error logs, and interaction patterns
• Location Information: IP address, geographic location derived from IP address, time zone settings, and (with your consent) precise GPS location from mobile devices
• Network Information: Internet service provider, network connection type, bandwidth, and network performance data
• Referral Information: URL of the website that referred you to our Website, search terms used to find us, and advertising identifiers

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive personal information about you from third-party sources and combine it with information we collect directly. These third-party sources include:

• Background Check Providers: Criminal history, credit reports (where permitted by law), education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, and drug screening results
• Professional Networks: Information from LinkedIn, Indeed, and other professional platforms you authorize us to access
• References: Information provided by your professional references regarding your work history, performance, and character
• Former Employers: Employment verification, dates of employment, job titles, and eligibility for rehire
• Public Records: Court records, property records, professional license databases, and other publicly available information
• Business Partners: Information from staffing industry partners, vendor management systems, and applicant tracking systems used by our employer clients

2.4 Sensitive Personal Information

In certain circumstances, we may collect sensitive personal information, including Social Security Numbers, government identification numbers, financial account information, health information related to drug screening or fitness-for-duty assessments, and information revealing racial or ethnic origin (for EEO compliance). We collect sensitive information only when necessary for specific, legitimate purposes and with appropriate safeguards.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Business Purposes

We use the personal information we collect for the following primary business purposes:

• Recruitment Services: To match candidates with employment opportunities, evaluate qualifications, facilitate interviews, and coordinate the hiring process between candidates and employers
• Employment Processing: To process job applications, conduct background checks, verify credentials, assess skills, and make placement decisions
• Payroll and Benefits Administration: To process payroll for placed candidates, administer employee benefits, withhold and remit taxes, and comply with employment and tax laws
• Client Services: To provide staffing solutions to our employer clients, fulfill contractual obligations, and deliver requested services
• Account Management: To create and manage user accounts, authenticate users, and maintain account security

3.2 Communication Purposes

We use your information to communicate with you regarding:

• Job opportunities that match your qualifications and preferences
• Application status updates and interview scheduling
• Employment onboarding, work assignments, and payroll notifications
• Responses to your inquiries, requests, and customer support needs
• Service announcements, policy updates, and important notices
• Marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Surveys and feedback requests to improve our services

3.3 Security and Compliance Purposes

We use your information to protect our business and comply with legal requirements:

• Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud, security breaches, and other prohibited or illegal activities
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and other contractual obligations
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests
• Meeting employment law requirements, including I-9 verification, E-Verify, and EEO reporting
• Protecting our rights, property, and legitimate interests
• Responding to legal claims and establishing or defending legal positions

3.4 Analytics and Improvement

We use your information to analyze and improve our Services:

• Understanding how users interact with our Website and Services
• Analyzing trends, usage patterns, and user preferences
• Measuring the effectiveness of our recruitment processes and services
• Improving user experience, functionality, and content of our Website
• Developing new features, products, and services
• Conducting research and analysis for business development

3.5 Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

For users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights
• Legal Compliance: Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations
• Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Disclosure to Employers and Clients

The primary purpose of our Services is to connect candidates with employers. Accordingly, we share candidate information with potential employers, including your resume, contact information, work history, skills, qualifications, and other information relevant to employment opportunities. We obtain your consent before sharing your information with specific employers for consideration for particular positions.

4.2 Service Providers and Business Partners

We engage third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf. These service providers have access to personal information only to perform specific tasks and are contractually obligated to protect your information. Categories of service providers include:

• Background check and employment verification providers
• Payroll processing and benefits administration services
• Drug testing and health screening facilities
• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• Email delivery and communication platforms
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Applicant tracking and HR software providers
• Analytics and marketing services
• Legal, accounting, and professional advisory services
• IT security and fraud prevention services

4.3 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information when required or permitted by law, including:

• In response to lawful requests by public authorities, including law enforcement, regulatory agencies, courts, and government bodies
• To comply with subpoenas, court orders, legal process, or government investigations
• To meet national security or law enforcement requirements
• To report suspected criminal activity or comply with mandatory reporting obligations
• To file employment-related reports required by federal, state, or local law (such as EEO-1 reports, new hire reporting, and workers' compensation filings)

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.5 Protection of Rights

We may disclose personal information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users, employees, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

4.6 With Your Consent

We may share your personal information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4.7 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not engage in the sale of personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state privacy laws.

5. Data Security Measures

5.1 Security Program

We maintain a comprehensive information security program designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our security program includes administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of the information we process.

5.2 Technical Safeguards

Our technical security measures include but are not limited to:

• Encryption of data in transit using Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.2 or higher)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest using AES-256 encryption
• Secure network architecture with firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Multi-factor authentication for access to sensitive systems
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Automated vulnerability scanning and patch management
• Secure software development practices and code review
• Access logging and security monitoring

5.3 Administrative Safeguards

Our administrative security measures include:

• Written information security policies and procedures
• Employee background checks and security training
• Role-based access controls and least privilege principles
• Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors
• Vendor security assessments and contractual security requirements
• Incident response and breach notification procedures
• Regular security audits and compliance assessments

5.4 Physical Safeguards

Our physical security measures include:

• Secure data center facilities with access controls
• Physical access restrictions to systems containing personal information
• Secure disposal of physical media containing personal data
• Environmental controls to protect against physical threats

5.5 Limitations

While we implement commercially reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activity that occurs under your account.

5.6 Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law. We will also notify appropriate regulatory authorities as required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. Upon verification of your identity, we will provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format where technically feasible.

6.2 Correction and Update

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information and to update incomplete information. You may update certain account information directly through your account settings. For other corrections, please contact us using the information provided in Section 15.

6.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. We may retain personal information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for other legitimate business purposes. We will inform you if we cannot fulfill your deletion request and explain the reasons.

6.4 Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the information or object to our processing.

6.5 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, including direct marketing. If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, we will stop processing your information for such purposes.

6.6 Withdrawal of Consent

Where we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.

6.7 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails, adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings, or contacting us directly. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your account or our Services.

6.8 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 15. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

6.9 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, provide a different quality of service, or retaliate against you for exercising your rights under this Policy or applicable privacy laws.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

7.1 Scope

This section applies to California residents and supplements the information contained in this Privacy Policy. It describes the rights granted under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), and explains how California residents may exercise those rights.

7.2 Categories of Personal Information

In the preceding twelve (12) months, we have collected the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:

• Identifiers: Name, alias, postal address, email address, account name, Social Security Number, driver's license number, passport number, and similar identifiers
• Personal Information under Cal. Civ. Code 1798.80(e): Name, address, telephone number, education, employment, employment history, and financial information
• Protected Classification Characteristics: Age, race, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, gender, veteran or military status, and disability (for EEO purposes)
• Commercial Information: Records of services purchased or considered
• Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding interaction with our Website
• Geolocation Data: Physical location derived from IP address
• Professional or Employment Information: Job history, qualifications, references, and related information
• Education Information: Educational records and student records
• Inferences: Profiles reflecting preferences, characteristics, and behavior
• Sensitive Personal Information: Social Security Number, driver's license number, precise geolocation, and racial or ethnic origin

7.3 Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following categories of sources: (a) directly from you; (b) from your devices automatically; (c) from third-party sources including background check providers, professional networks, and references; and (d) from publicly available sources.

7.4 Purposes for Collection and Use

We collect and use personal information for the business and commercial purposes described in Section 3 of this Policy, including providing staffing services, processing employment applications, communicating with you, ensuring security and preventing fraud, complying with legal requirements, and conducting analytics and research.

7.5 Disclosure of Personal Information

In the preceding twelve (12) months, we have disclosed personal information to the categories of recipients described in Section 4 of this Policy, including employers and clients, service providers, background check providers, and government authorities as required by law.

7.6 Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. We have not sold or shared personal information in the preceding twelve (12) months.

7.7 Rights of California Residents

California residents have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

• Right to Know: The right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources of collection, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
• Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Correct: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell or share personal information)
• Right to Limit: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights

7.8 Exercising California Rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the methods described in Section 15. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We will verify your identity before processing requests and may request additional information to confirm your identity or the authority of your authorized agent.

7.9 Response Timing

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within forty-five (45) days of receipt. If we require additional time (up to an additional 45 days), we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

7.10 California Shine the Light

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. As stated above, we do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

7.11 Do Not Track

California Business and Professions Code Section 22575(b) requires disclosure of how we respond to Do Not Track signals. Currently, there is no industry consensus on how to respond to Do Not Track signals, and our Website does not currently respond to such signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described in Section 9.

8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

8.1 Scope

This section applies to individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, and supplements the information contained in this Privacy Policy. It describes the rights granted under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act.

8.2 Data Controller

Humanly Staffing Inc. is the data controller for personal information collected through our Services. Our contact information is provided in Section 15. We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer but may be contacted at the address below for data protection inquiries.

8.3 Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal information on the following legal bases:

• Performance of Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (such as processing your job application or providing staffing services)
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights (such as conducting analytics, improving our services, and preventing fraud)
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (such as employment law compliance and responding to legal requests)
• Consent: Processing based on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent (such as marketing communications and certain data sharing)

8.4 Rights of European Data Subjects

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access (Article 15): The right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access to that data
• Right to Rectification (Article 16): The right to have inaccurate personal data corrected and incomplete data completed
• Right to Erasure (Article 17): The right to have personal data erased under certain circumstances (also known as the "right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction (Article 18): The right to restrict processing under certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability (Article 20): The right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller
• Right to Object (Article 21): The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22): The right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7): The right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal

8.5 Exercising European Rights

To exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us using the information in Section 15. We will respond to your request within one (1) month of receipt. This period may be extended by two (2) additional months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests.

8.6 Complaints

If you believe that our processing of your personal information violates the GDPR or other applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

8.7 International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States and process data primarily in the United States. When we transfer personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States, we implement appropriate safeguards as described in Section 13.

9. Cookie Policy

9.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enable certain functionalities. We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

9.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Website may not function properly.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. This information is used to improve how the Website works. These cookies do not directly identify you.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
• Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

9.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device, including:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Clerk: For authentication and user account management
• LinkedIn: For social sharing and professional network integration

9.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Note that deleting all cookies will also delete any opt-out cookies you have set.
• Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info

9.5 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account, save preferences, or access certain functionalities that rely on cookies.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, and services that are not owned or controlled by us. These include links to employer websites, job boards, professional networks, and other external resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We integrate with and use various third-party services to operate our business and provide our Services. These third-party services have their own privacy policies and data practices. Key categories include:

• Cloud Infrastructure: We use cloud hosting providers to store and process data
• Authentication Services: We use Clerk for user authentication and account management
• Payment Processing: We use secure payment processors for financial transactions
• Communication Tools: We use email service providers for correspondence and notifications
• Background Check Services: We partner with licensed consumer reporting agencies for background screening

10.3 Social Media

Our Website may include social media features and integrations. These features may collect your IP address, track which pages you visit, and set cookies. Your interactions with social media features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.

10.4 Job Boards and Professional Networks

We may source candidates from and post positions to third-party job boards and professional networks such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter. When you apply for a position through these platforms, your information may be subject to both our Privacy Policy and the privacy policy of the third-party platform.

11. Data Retention

11.1 Retention Periods

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period depends on the context and type of information:

• Candidate Information: We retain candidate profiles, resumes, and application materials for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of last contact or application to consider you for future opportunities and comply with recordkeeping requirements. You may request deletion of your information at any time.
• Employment Records: For candidates we place, we retain employment records (including payroll, tax, and benefits information) for a minimum of seven (7) years after the end of employment to comply with tax, employment, and labor laws.
• Client and Employer Information: We retain client account information and contracts for the duration of the business relationship and for a minimum of seven (7) years thereafter.
• Background Check Information: We retain background check results in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state laws, typically for the duration of employment plus seven (7) years.
• Website Usage Data: We retain analytics and usage data in aggregated or anonymized form for analytical purposes. Identifiable usage data is typically retained for up to two (2) years.
• Communication Records: We retain correspondence and communication records for a minimum of three (3) years.

11.2 Criteria for Retention

In determining retention periods, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the information, the purposes for processing, applicable legal requirements, statute of limitations for potential claims, and our legitimate business interests.

11.3 Deletion

When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it. Deletion may not be immediate due to technical requirements, backup systems, or legal holds. We will make reasonable efforts to delete your information from all systems within a reasonable timeframe.

12. Children's Privacy

12.1 Age Restrictions

Our Services are intended for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of eighteen (18) or the applicable age of majority.

12.2 COPPA Compliance

Our Website and Services are not directed at children under the age of thirteen (13), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen (13) in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

12.3 Parental Notification

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of thirteen (13) without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under thirteen (13), please contact us immediately using the information in Section 15.

13. International Data Transfers

13.1 Location of Processing

Humanly Staffing Inc. is headquartered in the United States, and our primary data processing activities occur in the United States. By using our Services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

13.2 Transfers from the European Economic Area

When we transfer personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to the United States, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure adequate protection, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses: We use EU Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers to countries without an adequacy decision
• UK International Data Transfer Agreement: For transfers from the UK, we use the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or UK Addendum to SCCs as appropriate
• Supplementary Measures: We implement additional technical and organizational measures as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the transfer mechanism

13.3 Data Localization

We will comply with any applicable data localization requirements that mandate personal information be stored or processed within specific jurisdictions.

13.4 Obtaining Copies of Safeguards

You may request a copy of the safeguards we use for international data transfers by contacting us using the information in Section 15.

14. Changes to This Policy

14.1 Right to Update

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes may be made to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, industry standards, or business operations.

14.2 Notification of Changes

When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by posting the updated Policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date, sending you an email notification (if we have your email address), or providing a prominent notice on our Website or through our Services. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

14.3 Continued Use

Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should discontinue use of our Services and contact us to request deletion of your personal information.

14.4 Prior Versions

Prior versions of this Privacy Policy may be obtained by contacting us using the information in Section 15.

15. Contact Information

15.1 Privacy Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

15.2 Response Time

We will acknowledge receipt of your inquiry within five (5) business days and will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days, depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of your request).

15.3 Verification

To protect your privacy and security, we may require verification of your identity before responding to requests. We may ask for information sufficient to verify your identity, such as your name, email address, and other identifying information associated with your account or prior interactions with us.

15.4 Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction. We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact a supervisory authority, so please contact us first.