1. Introduction
APN Consulting, Inc. (“APN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information we handle in connection with our staffing services. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices for collecting, using, disclosing, and protecting personal information, particularly in the context of our clients. This policy ensures compliance with applicable privacy regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, used, and disclosed by APN in the course of providing staffing services to our clients. This includes information from job applicants, employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
3. SMS Consent:
We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.
All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
4. Opt-out process:
You may choose to stop receiving text messages from APN Consulting, Inc. at any time. To opt out, simply reply to any text message you receive from us or send to +1 (609) 924-3400 with the word ‘STOP’ or ‘UNSUBSCRIBE.’ Once we receive your opt-out request, we will promptly remove your number from our messaging list.
5. Definitions
- Personal Information: Any information that can identify an individual, including name, address, email, phone number, and health-related information.
- Protected Health Information (PHI): Any information about health status, provision of healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to an individual.
- Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
- Data Processor: The entity that processes data on behalf of the data controller.
6. Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Directly from Individuals: Information provided by job applicants, employees, and clients through resumes, application forms, interviews, and other direct interactions.
- From Clients: Information provided by our clients for staffing and placement purposes.
- Automatically: Information collected through our website and other online services, such as IP addresses and browsing behavior.
7. Use of Personal Information
APN uses personal information for the following purposes:
- Staffing Services: To recruit, evaluate, and place candidates in appropriate positions.
- Client Management: To manage relationships with our clients and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and GDPR.
- Communication: To communicate with individuals regarding their application status, employment, or other relevant matters.
8. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:
- With Consent: When we have the individual’s explicit consent to share the information.
- To Clients: As necessary to provide staffing services, including sharing candidate information with potential employers.
- Service Providers: To third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
- Mobile: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
9. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including:
- Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data both in transit and at rest.
- Access Control: Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Training: Providing regular training to employees on data protection and privacy practices.
- Monitoring: Regularly monitoring and auditing our data protection practices to ensure compliance and identify potential vulnerabilities.
10. Individual Rights
Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Access: The right to access their personal information held by us.
- Correction: The right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: The right to request the deletion of their personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Restriction: The right to restrict the processing of their personal information in certain circumstances.
- Portability: The right to receive their personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: The right to object to the processing of their personal information for specific purposes.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. Our data retention schedule is periodically reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
12. International Data Transfers
As an international company, we may transfer personal information across borders. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses and data protection agreements.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other circumstances. We will notify individuals of any significant changes through our website or other appropriate channels.
14. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
APN Consulting, Inc.
1100 Cornwall Road, Ste. 205
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(609) 924-3400
contactus@apnconsultinginc.com