Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/20/2024
Last Updated: 10/20/2024
At Empowered Careers Group, LLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
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Information You Provide: When you sign up for our services, fill out forms, or contact us, you may provide personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
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Automatically Collected Information: We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and track website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To provide, personalize, and improve our career coaching services.
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To process your payments and send invoices.
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To communicate with you about updates, offers, and important information related to our services.
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To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
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To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
3. Your Rights Under CCPA and GDPR
You have specific rights regarding your personal data under the CCPA and GDPR:
CCPA Rights (for California residents):
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Right to Know: You can request to know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
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Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information.
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Right to OptOut: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
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NonDiscrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
GDPR Rights (for EU/EEA residents):
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Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to Rectify: You can request corrections to any inaccurate personal data.
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Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
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Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
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Right to Object/Restrict Processing: You can object to or request a restriction on how we process your data.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
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Service Providers: We may share your personal data with thirdparty service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and IT service providers.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Your Choices
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails you receive from us. You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may be different from those in your country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through email. Please review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Empowered Careers Group, LLC