Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
We created this Privacy Policy to explain how Teamed handles your information. It details how we collect, use, and disclose both personal and non-personal data we collect when you access teamedforlearning.com (“Site”).
By accessing or using this Site you agree to our privacy policy. We may update the policy periodically. Your continued use of the site represents acceptance of these changes. If at any time you would like us to erase your data you can contact us.
For information on how we use your data to provide the services listed on this Site, review our Terms and Conditions.
2. Who is responsible for your information
Teamed is solely responsible for your information and our vendor ATS system.
3. The data we collect
We collect data in two ways:
1) from your account
2) through your activity on the site
We use this data to provide services and site features to you and customize your browsing experience. We also use data to improve site security.
Data collected from your account
When you register to use the Site, we ask for a valid email address and user name. We may also collect additional information including, but not limited to:
- Full name
- Physical address
- Authentication information
- Payment information
- Education information
- Work history
- Desired work schedule
- Occupation
- Career goals
- Salary
- Professional certification or license numbers
- Profile photo
If you choose to register on our Site using Third-Party Services such as Google, information, as available, from these sources will be carried over for your convenience in setting up your profile. All information collected from Third-Party Services will be displayed in the relevant profile fields where you can choose to keep, delete, or modify it. Teamed takes no responsibility for the data listed on Third-Party Services.
Data collected through your activity on the site
We also collect information when you access, browse or otherwise use the site. This information may include but is not limited to:
- Geolocation information
- IP address
- Device and connection information
- Browser information
- Web-log information
- Communication between site users
- Cookies (small pieces of information stored by your browser)
We may also collect supplemental information from the Third-Party Services that you choose to link to our Site.
We use all information collected through your activity on the Site to enhance or personalize your browsing experience and support in matching you with career opportunities or professionals. We also use information to monitor the Site for fraud and inappropriate activity.
4. How we collect your data
All of the data we collect from your account is provided by you when you fill out registration details on the site, post or update information, and interact with other users on the site.
Data we collect through your activity is collected indirectly and automatically as you navigate the Site.
5. How we use your data
We use the data you provide to improve your experience and secure the Site. The ways we use your data may include but are not limited to:
- Verify your identity
- Establish and set up your account
- Verify or re-issue your password
- Log your activity on the site
- Contact you with career opportunities or recommended professionals
related to your use of the site.
We process personal information on our servers in different jurisdictions worldwide. We may process your personal information on a server located outside the country in which you live.
6. Data Storage and Privacy
After you register, your username and select career information is visible to Teamed staff and may become visible to users when permission is granted for a specific purpose. This information includes your:
- Name
- Photo
- Portfolio
- Service and consultancy information
- Career history
- Education credentials
- Resume
- Ratings
- And any other information you choose to add to your profile.
Should you ever deactivate your account, we keep your information on file to comply with regulatory requirements. We may retain personal information from closed accounts to:
- comply with the law
- prevent fraud
- collect any fees owed
- resolve disputes
- troubleshoot problems
- assist with any investigation
- enforce our Site terms
- take other actions permitted by law.
If at any time you would like us to delete your information, send an email to support@teamedforlearning.com. We will verify your identity and then delete your information in accordance with the law. We will always ask for your consent before using your data for a purpose other than those set out in this privacy policy.
For information on Cookies see section 10. Cookies
7. The legal basis for data collection by Teamed
Our legal basis for collecting your information relies on:
- Consent
- Teamed relies on your consent to store and process your information.
- Compliance of a legal obligation
- We may be required by law to retain business records for a fixed amount of time, or to use data to prevent fraud on our site. Your data may be collected and stored for these purposes.
- Performance of a contract
- If you enter into a contract with Teamed, will collect and store data necessary for the performance of our agreement with you.
8. Confidentiality
If you provide confidential information we will protect it with the same care that we protect our own. We will:
(a) not disclose or permit others to disclose your Confidential Information to anyone without first obtaining your express written consent;
(b) not use or permit the use of your Confidential Information, except as necessary for the performance of Services;
(c) limit access to your Confidential Information to our personnel who need to know and to employers with whom you’ve consented to sharing information.
A disclosure of information will be immune from prosecution or civil action under the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. section 1832, if it: (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.
Return
When your information is no longer needed for the delivery of Services we will destroy or return the information to you. We will also provide written certification of how your information has been returned or destroyed. If you would like us to return or destroy information at any time, you may email support@teamedforlearning.com.
Publication
Without limiting the Confidentiality section we will not publish, or cause to be published, your Confidential Information or Work Product, except as may be necessary for employer skill evaluation or performance of Services.
9. Sharing personal information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
We may combine your personal information with information we collect automatically or obtain from other companies and use it to improve and personalize our services, content and advertising. If you do not wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out through the link attached to each communication or by sending an email to support@teamedforlearning.com.
We may provide your personal details to third parties only in order to operate the Site and prevent fraud and illegal activities as detailed below:
(1) to service providers for the purpose of opening, operating and servicing your account (example – payment vendors, CRM systems, mailing systems or technical consultants);
(2) to respond to a subpoena or court order, judicial process or to regulatory authorities; and
(3) to protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions (such as money laundering), claims or other liabilities. We do not collect credit information; but allow our payment vendors to collect information for the purpose of collecting payments from buyers on the Site or transferring payments to sellers on the Site. We are not exposed to the payment information provided to our payment vendors, and this information is subject to the privacy policy applicable to the payment vendor.
10. Cookies
Cookies and Local Storage
When you visit the Site, we may use “cookies” (or similar technologies). Cookies are text-only pieces of information stored by your browser on your computer. They improve your browsing experience by enabling automatic sign-in, remembering your preferences, and offering personalized browsing and promotions. The Site uses cookies to collect statistical data about its use, to tailor the Site’s functionality to suit personal preferences and to assist with various aspects of Site operation. These files contain a variety of information such as information about web pages visited by you, the length of time you visited certain sites, data about how you came to visit particular sites, the scope and nature of those sites, areas viewed by you, and additional information.
Cookie Settings
You may set your browser to block all cookies, including cookies associated with our services, or to indicate when a cookie is being set by us. However, it’s important to remember that many of our services may not function properly if your cookies are disabled. For example, cookies may, in certain cases, save you from the need to enter usernames and passwords, and allow session continuity.
Security
We use industry standard technologies and careful internal procedures to maintain the security of the Site, protect your information and prevent unauthorized access. However, we do not guarantee that unauthorized access will never occur.
Users who have registered to use the Site agree to keep their password in strict confidence and not disclose such password to any third party.
Third Party Sites
While using the Site you may encounter links to third party websites. Teamed for Learning is not responsible for these sites and has no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to privacy matters or any other legal matter with respect to such sites.
We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policies and the terms of use or service of such websites. Our terms of use and our privacy policy apply only to information collected by us in accordance with this policy.
Third-Party Cookie providers we may use:
Facebook – www.facebook.com
HotJar – www.hotjar.com
LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com
Twitter – www.twitter.com
Changes to our cookie policy
Any changes to this policy will become effective on the “last updated” date listed above. By using the Site you accept the cookie policy and any posted changes.
11. Contacting Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy you may contact us using our site’s contact form or by emailing
support @ teamedforlearning.com (remove spaces before emailing.)