Effective Date: November 19, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.bowlerpons.com ("Site"), operated by Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC ("Bowler Pons," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site, such as:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry.
- Account Information: Username, password (if you create an account).
- Application Materials: Resumes, cover letters (if applying for a job).
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personally identifiable information ("Non-Personal Information") automatically when you visit our Site, including:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. Refer to our Cookies Policy for more details.
2.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you choose to link your account or interact with our Site through these platforms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send you updates, and provide customer support.
- Recruitment: To process job applications and manage recruitment activities.
- Marketing: To send you promotional materials and information about our products and services (with your consent where required by law).
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance user experience.
- Security: To protect against, detect, and investigate fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- IT and Hosting Services: To maintain and secure our website.
- Customer Support: To provide assistance and support.
- Marketing Services: To manage our marketing campaigns.
4.2 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
7.1 Access and Correction
You can request access to and correction of your Personal Information by contacting us using the details provided below.
7.2 Data Portability
You may request a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, machine-readable format.
7.3 Deletion
You can request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions.
7.4 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such emails or by contacting us directly.
7.5 Do Not Track
Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Please refer to your browser settings for controlling tracking preferences.
8. Cookies Policy
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.
8.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and support our marketing efforts. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Site.
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our Site.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
- Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads.
8.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC
Head of Privacy Compliance
Email: info@bowlerpons.com
Phone: (443) 583-4276
Address:
201 Defense Highway - Suite PH
Annapolis, MD 21401
USA
