Effective Date: 3/22/2024

Celect Inc. ("Celect," "we," "us," "our") recognizes the importance of safeguarding your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal data when you access, use, or interact with our Services (website, applications, off-site services like advertising and plugins). We adhere to the regulations set forth by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws.

Scope and Consent

By accessing our Services, you signify your consent to the practices described in this Policy. This policy applies to all platforms and communication channels linked to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you through various sources to deliver and enhance your experience with our Services. This information can be categorized as follows:

Data You Provide Directly:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, payment information.
• Professional Information: Employment history, education, skills, certifications, references (from resumes or applications).
• User Interactions: Feedback, survey responses, and communication with our support team.

Automatically Collected Data:

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, interaction data (pages viewed, search queries) collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. We will obtain your consent for non-essential cookies, where applicable.

Information from Third Parties:

• External Sources: Publicly available achievements, partner-provided details (job titles, professional emails), and information from affiliated services or entities, subject to their respective privacy policies.

2. Use of Information

We leverage your information to achieve the following objectives:

• Enhance and Personalize Your Experience: We utilize your data to personalize your experience with our Services, tailoring content and features to your preferences.
• Facilitate Communication and Support: We use your information to effectively respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important service-related announcements.
• Drive Analytics and Market Research: We use anonymized and aggregated data for analytics and market research to improve our Services and develop innovative solutions.
• Process Transactions and Fulfill Requests: We use your information to process transactions, fulfill your requests, and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Comply with Legal Obligations and Prevent Fraud: We may use your information to comply with legal requirements, enforce our policies, and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Improve Services Through Machine Learning: We may leverage anonymized data for machine learning algorithms to enhance the functionality and performance of our Services.

3. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We may disclose your information under limited circumstances to ensure the smooth operation of our Services and as required by law:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our Services (e.g., data storage, payment processing). We have strict contractual agreements with these providers to ensure the confidentiality and security of your information.
• Legal and Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
• Business Reorganizations: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of business transfer, your information may be transferred to the new entity, following all applicable legal requirements.

4. Cross-Border Data Transfers

In the event that your data needs to be transferred internationally, we will ensure it is done lawfully and securely, adhering to global data protection standards. We utilize appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities, to protect your information during these transfers.

5. User Rights and Choices

We empower you with control over your personal information. You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Access and Review: You have the right to access and review your personal information stored by us.
• Rectification: You have the right to request the correction or update of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and business requirements.
• Restriction or Objection: You have the right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information for specific purposes.
• Data Portability: Under certain circumstances, you have the right to receive your personal information in a structured and commonly used format and to request the transfer of your information to another controller.

We will provide clear and accessible mechanisms for you to exercise these rights within a reasonable timeframe. You can contact us at info@celect.ai or through a designated link within our Services to submit your requests.

6. Data Security

We take data security very seriously and implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data at rest and in transit, regular security audits and penetration testing, access controls and user authentication procedures, and ongoing training for employees on data security best practices. We are committed to continuously improving our security practices to adapt to evolving threats.

7. Protection of Minors

Our Services are not directed towards children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to promptly delete such information from our records.

8. Amendments to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised Policy on our Services and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Policy. Your continued use of our Services following the posting of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at: info@celect.ai

10. Additional Provisions for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can learn more about these rights and how to exercise them by visiting our California Privacy Disclosure.

11. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

12. International Transfers of Personal Information

We may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own. When we transfer your personal information to another country, we will take steps to ensure that your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

13. Changes to Your Personal Information

It is important that the personal information we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal information changes during your relationship with us.

14. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Celect Inc. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

15. Cookie Policy

Our detailed Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy is accessible on our website and forms part of this Privacy Policy.

16. International Data Protection Compliance

We commit to complying with the data protection laws of all countries where we offer our services. This includes, but is not limited to, the GDPR in Europe, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada, and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in Australia. Where our compliance obligations vary across jurisdictions, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that our practices meet the highest standard of data protection.

17. CCPA Rights for California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know about the personal information a business collects about them and how it is used and shared, to delete personal information collected from them (with some exceptions), to opt-out of the sale of their personal information, and to non-discrimination for exercising their CCPA rights.

18. CalOPPA Disclosures

The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) requires us to disclose how we respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser settings or signals. Additionally, our website may allow third parties to collect personally identifiable information about an individual consumer's online activities over time and across different websites when a consumer uses our website.

19. GDPR Compliance for EU and EEA Residents

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), residents of the European Union and European Economic Area have additional rights concerning their personal data. These rights include consent, data breach notifications, and the right to contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at info@celect.ai.