PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: January 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
Human Centric Strategy ('we,' 'our,' or 'us') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. This policy applies to all users of our services, including clients, job candidates, employees, and website visitors.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Personal Information We Collect:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, work history, skills, qualifications
• Identity Information: Date of birth, government-issued ID numbers (when required for employment)
• Financial Information: Salary history, benefits information, payroll data
• Health Information: Medical information relevant to workplace accommodations or benefits
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
• Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, meeting notes, consultation records
2.2 How We Collect Information:
• Directly from you when you provide it voluntarily
• Through our website forms, consultation bookings, and service requests
• From third parties such as recruitment platforms, background check services
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
• From public sources and professional networks
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
• Providing HR consulting services and solutions
• Processing job applications and recruitment services
• Managing client relationships and service delivery
• Communicating with you about our services
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improving our services and website functionality
• Marketing and business development (with your consent)
• Protecting our rights and preventing fraud
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal information based on:
• Contractual necessity (to provide requested services)
• Legitimate business interests (service improvement, marketing)
• Legal compliance (employment law, tax requirements)
• Your consent (where required by law)
5. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We may share your information with:
• Service providers and business partners who assist in service delivery
• Government agencies when required by law
• Legal authorities in response to valid legal requests
• Third parties in connection with business transfers or mergers
• Other parties with your explicit consent
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure data transmission protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Typical retention periods:
• Client records: 7 years after service completion
• Employee records: 7 years after employment ends
• Job application data: 2 years after application
• Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
8. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at angela@humancentricstrategy.com.
9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: angela@humancentricstrategy.com
Phone: +1 (602) 541-7893
15. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.
16. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.