Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 16, 2024

Loaded Bases Marketing is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Application Information: Resume, work history, education, references, social media profiles
  • Identification: Date of birth, Social Security Number (for background checks, if applicable)
  • Communication Data: Messages, emails, and other communications with us
  • Employment Information: Previous employers, job performance, sales records

Information Automatically Collected:

  • Website Usage: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited
  • Cookies & Tracking: Session data, preferences, analytics information
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Referral Source: How you found our website (search engines, ads, referrals)

Information from Third Parties:

  • Background Checks: Criminal records, credit reports, employment verification (with consent)
  • Professional References: Information from references you provide
  • Social Media: Publicly available information from LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Recruitment & Employment:

  • Evaluating your application and qualifications
  • Conducting interviews and assessments
  • Performing background checks and verifications
  • Managing onboarding and training processes
  • Tracking performance and commission payments

Communication:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing support
  • Sending application status updates
  • Sharing recruitment opportunities and company news
  • Marketing communications (with your consent)

Website Operations:

  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Analyzing traffic patterns and user behavior
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security
  • Troubleshooting technical issues

Legal & Compliance:

  • Complying with legal obligations and regulations
  • Enforcing our Terms of Service
  • Protecting our rights and property
  • Resolving disputes and legal claims

3. How We Share Your Information

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

Loaded Bases Marketing does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Background check companies, payroll processors, email service providers, web hosting
  • Business Partners: Companies we work with for recruiting, training, or sales operations
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or government request
  • Corporate Transactions: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of business assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising Cookies: Track ad performance and retargeting (with consent)

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted over the internet
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure Storage: Protected databases and secure file storage systems
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates

⚠️ No Absolute Security

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Applications: Retained for up to 3 years for future opportunities
  • Employment Records: Maintained during employment and for legally required periods afterward
  • Communications: Kept as long as relevant for business purposes
  • Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; personal data anonymized after 26 months

After retention periods expire, we will securely delete or anonymize your information unless required by law to retain it longer.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access:

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Correction:

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion:

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

Opt-Out:

Unsubscribe from marketing emails or object to certain processing activities

Data Portability:

Receive your data in a portable format to transfer to another service

Restriction:

Request limitation on how we process your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

[email protected]

8. State-Specific Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

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

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt-out of "sale" of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

Other U.S. States:

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with privacy laws have similar rights. Contact us to exercise your rights under applicable state laws.

European Economic Area (GDPR):

If you are located in the EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those listed in Section 7.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Indeed). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Loaded Bases Marketing.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

By using our website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. You can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings and the options described in this policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email or prominent website notice (for significant changes)
  • Obtain your consent where required by law

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Loaded Bases Marketing

Privacy Team

Email: [email protected]

General Inquiries: [email protected]

Website: loadedbasesmarketing.com

We are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly and will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Your Consent

By using the Loaded Bases Marketing website, submitting an application, or providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.