Privacy Policy

1. 1. Introduction This Privacy Policy outlines the information collection and usage practices of AdHound Media and its affiliates (referred to as “AdHound Media,” “our,” or “we”) concerning adhoundmedia.com (the “Website”), encompassing visitors to the Website, job applicants, and users of our services (collectively referred to as the “Services”).Please note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to other online services we may offer that are not linked to this policy. For instance, it does not encompass your utilization of our marketing products.
   2. Collection of Personal Information
      Personal information refers to data that identifies, describes, or can be associated with you. It does not include publicly available, de-identified, or aggregated information.
   We may gather personal information from various sources:
   1. Directly from you, such as when you subscribe to email notifications, communicate with us, complete webforms, attend our events, or apply for a job.
   2. From our vendors who may provide information about you while delivering their services to us. For example, background checks may be conducted by vendors during job application processes.
   3. Through tracking technologies, including cookies, pixels, and web beacons, utilized when you visit the Website.
   4. From external sources like data resellers, your employer, referrals, or professional contacts. However, this does not include information from our vendors.
   5. The types of personal information we collect may vary based on your interactions with us, such as seeking our services or applying for a job. It may include:
      • Identifiers like names, contact details, addresses, and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. For job applicants, this may extend to Social Security Numbers, driver’s license details, passport numbers, etc.
      • Personal Records encompassing signatures, telephone numbers, education, and employment history.
      • Commercial Information such as records of purchased services.
      • Internet or Electronic Network Activity, including IP addresses, device identifiers, browser type, etc.
      • Geolocation Data like latitude and longitude coordinates.
      • Audio, Electronic, Visual, or Similar Information such as recordings of customer service calls or online webinars.
      • Professional or Employment-Related Information, particularly for job applicants, including job titles, employers, and professional backgrounds.
      • Characteristics of Protected Classifications like age, gender, nationality, race, or ethnic origin. For job applicants, this may also include health information for accommodation purposes.
      • External Service Information obtained from external services or supplemented with outside records.
      • Inferences drawn from other personal information to create profiles reflecting your preferences.
   3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
      We and our vendors may employ various tracking technologies like cookies to collect information when you interact with the Website, including device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing behavior.
      The types of tracking technologies utilized include:
   • Operationally Necessary technologies for core website functions and security.
   • Functional technologies to enhance website features and assess performance.
   • Analytics Cookies to evaluate user interactions and improve services.
   • Advertising Cookies to personalize ads on our website and other online platforms.
   • You may have options to opt-out of certain tracking technologies through browser settings. Additionally, specific opt-out mechanisms are available for various platforms.
   4. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
      We collect, utilize, and disclose personal information to affiliates and vendors for various purposes, including:
   • Providing Services like maintaining products, responding to inquiries, and communicating with users.
   • Processing Job Applications, including background checks and candidate assessments.
   • Internal Functions such as records maintenance and service improvements.
   • Research and Development to enhance existing products or develop new ones.
   • Security and Integrity to protect against fraud, cyber risks, and ensure a secure user experience.
   • Advertising and Marketing to measure effectiveness, provide personalized ads, and communicate product information.
   • We may combine personal information with data from other sources and may convert it to de-identified or aggregated formats.
   • Co-Branded Services and Business Transactions
   • We may collaborate with external entities to provide additional features or engage in business transactions, disclosing personal information as necessary under such arrangements.
   5. Other Online Services
      Links to external online services may be present within our Services, subject to their respective privacy policies. We disclaim responsibility for the practices of third-party services.
   6. Your Choices
      You may opt-out of marketing emails while acknowledging receipt of transactional communications related to our Services.
   7. Data Retention
      We retain personal information as necessary for operational, legal, or contractual obligations, considering factors like data sensitivity and applicable laws.
   8. Data Security
      We implement safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
   9. Additional Information for California Residents
      California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know, correct, or delete it, as well as opt-out options for certain purposes.
   10. Additional Information for International Users
       Users outside the United States acknowledge data processing in the U.S. and measures taken for legal compliance during international data transfers.
   11. Updates to Privacy Policy
       We may update this Privacy Policy, with changes taking effect upon publication. Notification methods may vary depending on the significance