Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
1. Introduction
ChiefNest ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
2.1 Personal Information
Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Professional information (resume, work history, skills, education)
- Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
- Profile information (profile picture, biography)
- Communications (messages sent through our platform, feedback, survey responses)
2.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is information that does not identify you as an individual. We may collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked)
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Aggregated or anonymized data
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct interactions (when you create an account, complete a form, or communicate with us)
- Automated technologies (cookies, web beacons, server logs)
- Third parties (payment processors, social media platforms, business partners)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Process transactions and manage your account
- Match Clients with Chiefs based on skills, experience, and needs
- Communicate with you about our Services, updates, and promotions
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Protect our Services and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information to:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing assistance.
5.2 Business Partners
We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
5.3 Platform Users
Information shared between Clients and Chiefs is necessary for the provision of our Services. We share only the information necessary to facilitate the working relationship.
5.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5.5 Business Transfers
We may share or transfer your information in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information 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 determining how long to retain information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Restriction of processing of your personal information
- Data portability
- Objection to processing of your personal information
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our Services. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you use our Services and allows us to improve our Services.
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Services may be inaccessible or not function properly.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, do not use or provide any information on our Services. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
11. International Data Transfers
We are based in the United States and may process, store, and transfer your personal information in the United States and other countries which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you visit.
13. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@chiefnest.com
Address: 123 Business Avenue, Suite 456, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Last updated: April 17, 2025