Attcon International Corporation (“ATTCON”) is committed to safeguarding the personal information (“Information”) of each independent contractor (“Independent Contractor”) who provides services (“Services”) to ATTCON. This privacy policy (“IC Privacy Policy”) describes ATTCON’s privacy practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of the Independent Contractor’s Information. By registering through ATTCON’s website (“Website”), the Independent Contractor agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of this IC Privacy Policy, and the Independent Contractor consents to the collection, use and disclosure of the Independent Contractor’s Information by ATTCON in accordance with the terms and conditions of this IC Privacy Policy. IF THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DOES NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS IC PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE ATTCON WITH ANY INFORMATION, AND DO NOT PROVIDE ANY SERVICES.
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Website
When the Independent Contractor uses the Website, ATTCON may collect and store Information about the Independent Contractor and the Independent Contractor’s use of the Website.
Registration
ATTCON may collect Information provided by the Independent Contractor when the Independent Contractor registers to provide the Services. By the Independent Contractor providing Information to ATTCON, the Independent Contractor explicitly agrees to the collection and use of such Information as described in this IC Privacy Policy and represents and warrants that the Independent Contractor has all rights necessary to provide all such Information. When providing information to ATTCON, the Independent Contractor agrees to provide accurate, current and complete information, and to update that information whenever there is a change. If the Independent Contractor does not provide accurate, current and complete information, ATTCON reserves the right to terminate the use of the Independent Contractor’s Services.
Third Party Sources
ATTCON may obtain Independent Contractor Information from third parties such as our partners, affiliates, and service providers, and combine it with other Information it collects from the Independent Contractor. ATTCON may collect the Independent Contractor’s Information from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, and social media platforms.
International Independent Contractors
If the Independent Contractor does not reside in the United States, Information the Independent Contractor provides will be transferred to the United States and processed and stored according to ATTCON privacy standards. By using the Website and providing Services to ATTCON, the Independent Contractor consents to the Independent Contractor’s Information being transferred to, and stored and processed in, the United States or any other country in which ATTCON or its partners, affiliates or service providers maintain facilities, and consents to the use and disclosure of the Independent Contractor’s Information as stipulated in this IC Privacy Policy.
Minors
ATTCON’s Website and Services are not directed at minors, and ATTCON does not knowingly collect Information from minors. If you are a minor, please do not access ATTCON’s Website or provide any Services to ATTCON. If you are a parent or guardian of a minor and discover or believe that your child has provided ATTCON with any Information, please contact ATTCON immediately.
USE OF INFORMATION
Providing Services
ATTCON uses Information it collects about the Independent Contractor such as to meet government reporting obligations, receive Services from the Independent Contractor, and send administrative information to the Independent Contractor.
Disclosure to Third Parties
ATTCON works with third parties that help us run our business. ATTCON may disclose Information it collects about the Independent Contractor to third parties such as its business partners, affiliates, and service providers such as to process information and payments, prevent or respond to fraud, respond to requests from government authorities, and investigate and defend ATTCON against claims and allegations. ATTCON’s business partners, affiliates, and service providers are not permitted to use the Independent Contractor’s Information for their own purposes (including direct marketing) without the consent of the Independent Contractor.
RETENTION, DELETION, AND TRANSFER OF INFORMATION
Retention of Information
When the Independent Contractor communicates with ATTCON by e-mail, ATTCON may retain those communications such as to be able to process Independent Contractor inquiries, respond to Independent Contractor requests, and improve the Service provided by the Independent Contractor. ATTCON may retain the Independent Contractor’s Information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this IC Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Some of the Independent Contractor’s Information may remain within ATTCON’s systems and other records, in compliance with applicable law. ATTCON has no obligation to retain or make available to the Independent Contractor in the future any of the Independent Contractor’s documents or images, and those documents and images may be destroyed without the Independent Contractor’s permission.
Security of Information
ATTCON understands that the security of the Independent Contractor’s Information is very important. ATTCON takes precautions (including administrative, technical, and physical measures) to safeguard the Independent Contractor’s Information against loss, theft, and misuse, as well as against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Although ATTCON makes good faith efforts to store Independent Contractor Information collected through the Website or Services in a secure operating environment that is not available to the public, ATTCON cannot guarantee the absolute security of such Information during its transmission or its storage on ATTCON systems. ATTCON does not warrant or represent that the Independent Contractor’s Information will be protected against loss, misuse, or alteration by third parties. The Independent Contractor acknowledges and agrees that ATTCON shall not be liable in any way to compensate the Independent Contractor for any lack in security that the Independent Contractor might experience. In the event that Information is compromised as a result of a breach of security, ATTCON shall notify affected persons as required by applicable law.
Deletion of Information
The Independent Contractor may also contact ATTCON to request that ATTCON correct or delete the Independent Contractor’s Information. For the Independent Contractor’s protection, ATTCON will only implement requests with respect to Information related to the Independent Contractor (not anyone else), and ATTCON may need to verify the Independent Contractor’s identity before implementing the Independent Contractor’s request. ATTCON will comply with the Independent Contractor’s request as soon as reasonably practicable and in accordance with applicable law. ATTCON may decline to process requests that are unreasonably repetitive, require disproportionate technical effort, jeopardize the privacy of others, are extremely impractical, or for which access is not otherwise required by local law.
Transfer of Information
If ATTCON should ever merge with another entity, the Independent Contractor’s Information is an ATTCON asset that ATTCON may freely transfer in connection with such merger without the Independent Contractor’s prior consent.
MISCELLANEOUS
Third Party Websites
ATTCON’s Website may contain links to third party websites, products, and services. For example, ATTCON may use and direct the Independent Contractor to a third party payment service to process payments made to the Independent Contractor. This IC Privacy Policy does not apply to such websites, products, and services and does not cover the information practices of such third parties. In addition, when the Independent Contractor clicks on such third party links, some information from the Independent Contractor’s browser may automatically be sent to the other company. Information collected by third parties is governed by their own individual privacy policy. For details, please read that company’s privacy policy.
Changes to this IC Privacy Policy
ATTCON reserves the right to change or modify this IC Privacy Policy for Independent Contractors at any time in its sole discretion. Any change or modification made by ATTCON shall be effective immediately upon being posted on ATTCON’s Website. The Independent Contractor’s continued act of providing Services to ATTCON after the revised IC Privacy Policy has become effective shall indicate that the Independent Contractor has read, understood, and agreed to the current version of this IC Privacy Policy. ATTCON encourages the Independent Contractor to periodically check ATTCON’s Website for the latest information on ATTCON’s IC Privacy Policy for Independent Contractors.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact ATTCON if there are any questions about this IC Privacy Policy for Independent Contractors. E-mail communications and any ideas sent to ATTCON in such communications become the property of ATTCON. Furthermore, ATTCON may also save such communications for future reference or use.
This IC Privacy Policy was last updated: June 1, 2018