Privacy Policy

LAST UPDATED 9.11.2024

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1. INTRODUCTION

At Guesie, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, utilize our services, or engage with our community. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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2. DATA CONTROLLER INFORMATION

Guesie Group LLC
Contact Email: hello@guesie.com

As the data controller, Guesie Group LLC is responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data. We are dedicated to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and maintaining high standards of privacy and security.

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3. TYPES OF DATA COLLECTED (GDPR, CCPA COMPLIANCE)

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We collect various types of personal data to provide and enhance our services. The types of data collected include:

1. Personal Identification Information

• Name: For identification and communication purposes.

• Sex: To tailor user experiences and content.

• Race/Ethnicity: For demographic analysis and diverse representation.

• Employment History: To support career development and networking opportunities.

• Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles: For talent acquisition and professional opportunities.

• Location: To offer location-specific services and opportunities.​

2. Contact Information:

• Email Address: For communication and service updates.

• Phone Number: For customer support and service-related inquiries.​

3. Payment Information:

• Credit Card Details and Billing Information: To process payments for any paid services.​

4. Technical Data:

• IP Addresses: For security purposes and to understand user interactions with our website.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To improve user experience and analyze website usage.​

5. Usage Data:

• Website Activity: To monitor and enhance website performance and user engagement.​

Compliance with GDPR and CCPA:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We process personal data based on your consent, contract performance, legal obligations, or legitimate interests as outlined under GDPR.

• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): We provide California residents with rights to access, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal information. We ensure transparency in our data practices and offer clear options for managing your personal data.  Requests must be made in writing via email to hello@guesie.com. 

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If you have any questions about the data we collect or how we use it, please contact us at hello@guesie.com.

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4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on the following legal bases:

1. Consent: We may process your data if you have given explicit consent for specific purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

2. Contractual Necessity: We process personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations with you, such as providing and managing our services.

3. Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with legal requirements and regulatory obligations.

4. Legitimate Interests: We process data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, conducting business operations, and ensuring security. We ensure that such processing does not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Vital Interests: In rare cases, we may process data to protect your vital interests or those of another person.

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5. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION (GDPR, CCPA)

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision: To deliver and manage our talent solutions, creative solutions, and community networking groups, and to respond to inquiries and provide support.

2. Personalization and Improvement: To tailor our services to your preferences, improve user experience, and analyze website usage.

3. Marketing and Communications: To send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, with your consent or as permitted under applicable laws.

4. Talent Acquisition and Networking: To facilitate career opportunities, professional networking, and community engagement.

5. Compliance and Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Data Security: To ensure the security of our website and protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activities.

7. GDPR Compliance: We process personal data for these purposes based on the legal bases outlined in the GDPR.

8. CCPA Compliance: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal data we collect, how it is used, and to request access or deletion of their data. We ensure transparency and provide options for managing your personal information.

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6. HOW WE COLLECT DATA

We collect data through the following methods:

1. Directly from You: When you interact with us, such as by filling out forms, registering on our website, subscribing to our newsletters, or contacting us directly.

2. Automatically: Through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies that collect data about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browsing behavior, and device information.

3. From Third Parties: When you use third-party services or platforms that integrate with our website or services, or when data is provided by partners and service providers.

4. Publicly Available Sources: We may collect data from publicly available sources or third-party databases to enhance our services and ensure accuracy.

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7. Data Sharing with Third Parties (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we may share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers: We may share data with service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing, customer support, and marketing services. These providers are bound by contractual agreements to protect your data and use it only for the purposes specified.

2. Business Transactions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such changes and how they affect your data.

3. Legal Obligations: We may disclose data to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests and legal processes, or protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or others.

4. Business Partners: We may share data with business partners for joint marketing or promotional purposes, with your consent or as permitted by law.

5. Data Aggregation: We may share aggregated or de-identified data that does not identify you personally for research, analysis, or marketing purposes.

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You have the right to request information about the categories of personal data we have shared, and with whom, under the CCPA. For more details on how to exercise your rights, please refer to the section "User Rights."

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8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We engage with third-party service providers to assist with various functions related to our website, services, and business operations, including:

1. Payment Processors: To handle transactions and billing information securely.

2. Marketing and Analytics: To analyze website usage, manage advertising campaigns, and provide insights into user behavior.

3. Customer Support: To offer support services, such as responding to inquiries and resolving issues.

4. Technical Support: To maintain and improve the functionality and security of our website and systems.

5. Business Operations: We work with third-party vendors for recruitment, creative services, brand solutions, and other essential operations to support our business activities.

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These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and use it solely for the purposes for which it was disclosed. We ensure that they adhere to appropriate data protection standards and practices.

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and use it solely for the purposes for which it was disclosed. We ensure that they adhere to appropriate data protection standards and practices.

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9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As part of our operations, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where the data protection laws may differ from those in your home country. Specifically:

1. Data Transfers to the United States: Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our business is based and where we have service providers located. We ensure that such transfers are made in compliance with GDPR requirements.

2. Safeguards: We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data during international transfers. This includes using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legal mechanisms to ensure an adequate level of protection.

3. Data Protection Agreements: We enter into data protection agreements with our service providers and partners to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with GDPR standards. 

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10. DATA RETENTION PERIODS

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. The retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purposes for which it is used.

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11. USER RIGHTS CHOICES (GDPR, CCPA)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including marketing.

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12. DATA, ACCESS, CORRECTION, AND DELETION (GDPR, CCPA)

You may exercise your rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws:

• Access: Request information on the data we hold and its processing.

• Correction: Request updates to incorrect or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request removal of your data from our records, subject to certain exceptions.

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13. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include:

• Data Encryption: Secure encryption methods for data storage and transmission.

• Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

• Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits to ensure compliance with our policies.

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14. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Types of Cookies Used:

• Statistics Cookies: To analyze website usage and performance.

• Analytics Cookies: To track user behavior for improving our services.

• Marketing Cookies: To deliver targeted advertising.

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Consent Mechanism: We obtain your consent for cookie usage through a banner displayed at the bottom of our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Tracking Tools: We use standard tracking technologies such as Google Analytics for website performance analysis.

 

15. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

• Age Restrictions: Our professional services are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from those under 18. However, students under 18 may view our pages and content for informational and educational purposes related to our social programs, communities, competitions, and experiences designed for students over the age of 13.

• Data Collection: If we learn that we have collected personal information from someone under 18 that has not been submitted by the individuals legal guardian, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the associated account.

• Parental Consent: In cases where we collect personal information from students under 18 for specific activities such as case competitions, trivia challenges, or field trips, we require verifiable parental or guardian consent before processing any data. This ensures compliance with applicable laws and the protection of minors. If we inadvertently collect information without such consent, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action, including the removal of the information from our records.

 

16. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We may use your personal data to send you marketing communications about our products, services, and events that may interest you. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by either:

• Unsubscribing: Clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our marketing emails.

• Updating Preferences: Adjusting your communication preferences through your account settings.

• Emailing Us: Contacting us at hello@guesie.com. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your account or transactions.

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If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications related to your account or transactions.

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17. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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18. CHANGES TO 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 significant changes by either:

• Posting an Update: Updating the date at the top of the policy.

• Direct Communication: Sending you an email or notification where appropriate.

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We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@guesie.com

 

20. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

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21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from or related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will take place in Delaware, and the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding.

For further information or assistance, please contact us at hello@guesie.com.