Privacy Policy

C2CTalent ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Northstar Technologies Inc., is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website c2ctalent.com (the "Site") or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact or inquiry forms
• Request information about available talent
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
• Register for an account (if applicable)

This information may include:

• Name and job title
• Company name and type
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information about your staffing needs
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits
• Device identifiers

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, match you with appropriate talent, and facilitate staffing engagements
• Communication: To send you information about available engineers, respond to your requests, and provide customer support
• Marketing: To send you promotional materials about our services (you may opt out at any time)
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Site, and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Business Operations: To manage our business relationships and maintain records

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Northstar Technologies Inc.

C2CTalent is operated by Northstar Technologies Inc. Your information is shared with Northstar Technologies for the purpose of fulfilling staffing services, processing engagements, and managing the business relationship.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of C2CTalent, Northstar Technologies, our users, or others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures we employ include:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure data storage practices
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of our relationship and our legal obligations.

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in our emails or contacting us directly
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To make a request, contact us at [email protected].

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: