Privacy Policy

​Athena Consulting and Workforce Solutions ("Athena," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personally identifiable information ("PII") when you interact with our website, services, or otherwise engage with us.

 

What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We may collect personal information from you when you register on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, apply for a job through our online portal, submit a form, or engage in our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:

- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Professional qualifications and experience
- Other details relevant to the services we provide

 

When Do We Collect Information?
We collect information from you when you:
- Register for an event
- Subscribe to our publications or newsletters
- Apply for job opportunities
- Fill out forms on our website
- Submit supplier registration or update forms
- Engage with us through social media or other channels

 

How Do We Use Your Information?
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To personalize your experience and deliver content that is most relevant to your interests
- To improve our website and services
- To respond to customer service requests
- To send marketing communications, event invitations, and other relevant information
- To comply with legal obligations

We do not share phone numbers with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

 

How Do We Protect Your Information?
Your personal information is stored on secured networks and is accessible only by a limited number of personnel who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential. We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt sensitive information.

We conduct regular malware scanning to protect our systems, but do not engage in vulnerability scanning or PCI compliance, as we do not handle payment transactions on our website.

 

Do We Use Cookies?
Yes, we use cookies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and track site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. You can control how cookies are used by adjusting your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

We use cookies to:
- Understand and save user preferences
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions
- Keep track of advertisements and marketing activities

 

Third-Party Disclosure
We do not share phone numbers with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without prior notice. This excludes trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your information if required to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights or others' rights, property, or safety.

Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be shared with third parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

 

Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
We comply with CalOPPA by allowing users to visit our site anonymously and by posting a conspicuous privacy policy on our homepage or the first significant page after entering our website. We will notify users of any privacy policy changes on this page and provide options to update personal information via form submissions.

 

How Does Our Site Handle "Do Not Track" Signals?
We honor "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals and do not track or plant cookies when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

 

COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

 

Fair Information Practices
In line with Fair Information Practices, we will notify you via email and on our website within 7 business days if a data breach occurs. We support the individual redress principle, giving individuals the right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data processors who fail to comply with the law.

 

CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act by ensuring:
- No use of false or misleading subjects or email addresses
- Clear identification of advertisements
- Inclusion of our business's physical address
- Prompt processing of opt-out/unsubscribe requests

To unsubscribe from our emails, follow the instructions at the bottom of each message.

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Job Applicants
We collect and use personal information provided through our online application portal to evaluate candidates for job opportunities. If selected, your data will be processed in accordance with our Employee Privacy Policy.

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Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information (EEA Visitors Only)
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Athena is the data controller of your personal information. Our legal basis for processing your information will depend on the context, such as consent, performance of a contract, or legitimate interest.

 

Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [your contact email]. We will respond to your request within one month unless required by law to act sooner.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

 

Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@retainathena.com