At Sharc, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
When you fill out a contact form, submit a job inquiry, or reach out to us via email or phone, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details included in your message.
Information collected automatically:
Like most websites, our site may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or messages
- Process and review job or career applications
- Send you relevant updates or communications you have requested
- Improve the performance and user experience of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies- small text files stored on your device- to enhance your browsing experience and gather site analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function as intended if you do so.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (such as web analytics providers) to help us understand how visitors use our site. These providers may collect information on our behalf and have their own privacy policies governing that use. We do not share your personal contact information with these providers beyond what is needed to operate the site.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and inquiries are retained for a reasonable period to ensure we can follow up appropriately.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it
- Opt out of any marketing communications at any time
To make any of these requests, please contact us at hello@sharcmn.com or 763.412.1698.
7. California Residents – CCPA Notice
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove it.
9. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you share with us from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out: