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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") outlines how Novius may utilize and share information collected from all users and viewers through our website. Our Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and usage of the site, constituting a binding agreement between you and Novius. By accessing and using the site, you accept and consent to be bound by both these Terms and the Policy. If you do not agree with them, refrain from accessing or using the site. We may modify these Terms and/or the Policy and will notify you of changes through reasonable means, including posting revised versions on the site. Changes will not apply to disputes arising before the effective date of the updated Terms or Policy. In case of a conflict between these Terms and/or Policy and other applicable terms or agreements fully executed with Novius ("Other Terms"), the Other Terms shall prevail. The "Last Updated" date above indicates the last Policy revision date. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the site, or offer new opportunities to users, at any time and without liability. Changes will become effective upon posting the revised Policy on the site, signifying your acceptance

Collection of Personal Information

When using or registering on the site, we may collect information identifying you as an individual or relating to an identifiable individual ("Personal Information"). Categories of Personal Information may include:

For site visitors, we collect:

  • Internet activity, such as browsing data, IP address, cookies, plug-ins, and JavaScript objects, automatically ("Data Collection Technologies").
  • Geolocation data.
  • Identifiers when downloading certain resources, like our reports, requiring your name and email.
  • Professional information when downloading resources, requiring your job title.

For job applicants, employees, and independent contractors using the site ("Candidates"), we collect:

  • Identifiers, including name, contact information, login ID, email, and password.
  • Professional, career-related, and education information, such as job search criteria, work experience, skills, reference details, background checks, pay expectations, and more.
  • Emergency contact information.
  • Information protected against security breaches, such as bank information for direct deposits.
  • Characteristics protected under law, including gender, age, and military/veteran status.

For business clients of Novius using the site ("Customers"), we collect:

  • Identifiers, such as name, business phone number, and work email.
  • Professional and employment-related information, including company name, department, and job title..
  • Information necessary for payment if we provide services to you.

For vendors, we collect:

  • Identifiers, such as name, business phone number, and work email.
  • Professional and employment-related information.
  • Information for payments if you provide products or services to Novius.

For marketing recipients and prospective customers, we collect:

  • Identifiers, such as name, business phone number, and work email.
  • Professional and employment-related information.

Novius's Purposes for Using Personal Information

We use Personal Information for various business and commercial purposes, including registering you on the site, providing job-related information, managing relationships, conducting marketing activities, and delivering requested information or services. We may also use Personal Information to send automated email and text messages regarding our services and employment opportunities. Additionally, Personal Information is used for business purposes like data analysis, audits, site protection, and service improvement. Refer to "Disclosures of Personal Information" for more details on how we use and share Personal Information.

Sales or Sharing of Personal Information

We have not sold any Personal Information within the past twelve months. However, we engage in sharing Personal Information with advertising partners. You can opt-out of this sharing through various means described in Section 3 of the Policy.

Disclosures of Personal Information

For business and commercial purposes, Novius may disclose the following categories of Personal Information to third parties:

  • Identifiers, such as name and email.
  • Characteristics protected by law, such as gender.
  • Internet activity information.
  • Information protected against security breaches.
  • Geolocation data.
  • Professional, career, or employment-related information.
  • Education information.

Disclosure categories include service providers, customers, candidates, regulatory authorities, government entities, courts, and parties involved in business transfers. Refer to the Policy for more details.

Collection and Use of Other Information

We may collect "Other Information," which doesn't identify specific individuals. This information is gathered through various means, including device information, pixel tags, analytics, and more. Refer to the Policy for details.

Using Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your site experience. Cookies are pieces of data stored on your device. Some cookies are session-based, expiring when you close your browser, while others are persistent, lasting until you delete them or they expire. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Cookie List

A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website, when visited by a user, requests your browser to store on your device. This is done to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. The cookies set by us are referred to as first-party cookies. In addition, we also utilize third-party cookies, which originate from a domain different from the website you are currently visiting, for our advertising and marketing efforts. Specifically, we employ cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as requesting services, configuring privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms. Although you can configure your browser to block or notify you about these cookies, certain parts of the site may not function correctly without them. It's important to note that these cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Share or Sale of Personal Data

Under the CPRA, you retain the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties. These cookies are utilized to collect data for analytics and tailor your experience with targeted advertisements. You can exercise your opt-out right regarding the sale or sharing of personal information by using this toggle switch. Opting out means we won't provide you with personalized ads, and we won't share your personal data with any third parties. Furthermore, for additional clarification about your rights as a California consumer, you can contact our legal department through the "Exercise My Rights" link. If you've enabled privacy controls in your browser (like a plugin), we consider that a valid opt-out request, and we won't track your online activity. Please note that this may impact our ability to personalize ads based on your preferences.

Retargeting Cookies

Our advertising partners may set these cookies through our site. They enable these partners to create a profile of your interests and display relevant ads on other websites. While they don't directly store personal information, they rely on unique identifiers for your browser and internet device. If you choose not to allow these cookies, you may experience fewer targeted advertisements.

Social Media Cookies

Social Media Cookies are established by various social media services integrated into the site, allowing you to easily share our content with your friends and networks. These cookies have the capability to track your browsing behavior across different websites, creating a profile of your interests. This profiling can influence the content and messages presented to you when you visit other websites. Please note that if you choose to disable these cookies, you may not be able to use or access the sharing tools associated with our content.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They help build a profile of your interests to display relevant advertisements on other sites. While they do not store personal information, they identify your browser and internet device. Opting out of these cookies may result in less targeted advertising.

Retargeting

We may collaborate with third-party advertising companies to deliver ads related to our services when you visit other websites. These ads are based on information about your use of our Sites. These companies may place unique cookies on your browser, including pixel tags, to enable retargeting. By using our Sites, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies for retargeted advertising. Data collected may be shared with third-party vendors for cross-device linking and advertising purposes.

Third-Party Services

This policy does not cover the privacy practices of third parties, including those linked to from our Sites or any devices through which you access our Sites.

Security

We employ reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard Personal Information within our organization. However, it's important to note that no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. If you suspect that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please notify us immediately through the "CONTACT US" section of the website.

Choices Relating to Receiving Email From Us

If you wish to stop receiving marketing-related emails from us in the future, you can opt-out using the mechanism provided in each email. Alternatively, you may unsubscribe by completing the "CONTACT US" form or by calling 1 (619) 356-1993.

Choices Relating to SMS Terms

If you no longer want to receive marketing-related texts from us, you can opt-out at any time by texting “STOP” to us. For assistance with text messages we send, you may text “HELP” or call 1 (619) 356-1993.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, as required by legal obligations, or as advisable in accordance with our legal position. Inactive accounts may have their Personal Information deleted from our database, subject to applicable legal or regulatory obligations. We may also delete Personal Information from our database at our discretion.

Use of Sites by Children

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16 years old. If we become aware that we have received or collected Personal Information about a child under 16 years old, we will promptly delete it.

Nevada Residents

We do not sell Personal Information as defined under Nevada law. Nevada residents with questions about our practices regarding Personal Information may email info@novius.com.

Jurisdictional Issues

The Sites are controlled and operated by us from the United States and are intended to be subject to U.S. laws and jurisdiction.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), subject to certain exceptions. These rights include:

  • Access to your Personal Information
  • Deletion of your Personal Information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Limitation on the use of sensitive Personal Information
  • Information about the sale or sharing of your Personal Information (if applicable)
  • Opting out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information (if applicable)

To exercise your rights or inquire about them, you can submit a request via the "CONTACT US" form or call us at 1 (619) 356-1993. You will not face discrimination for exercising these rights. We may need to verify your request, which may require providing certain details for verification.

Access in Alternative Formats

If you require this Policy in an alternative format, please contact us at info@novius.com.

California "Shine the Light" Law

California residents can request information regarding the disclosure of their Personal Information to third parties for direct marketing purposes by contacting us as specified in the "Contact Us" section below.