California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Policy

This California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and applies solely to California residents ("consumers" or "you"). This Policy describes how Ninjahire Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information and explains your rights under the CCPA.

1. Scope and Definitions

This Policy applies to California residents and covers personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell. Under the CCPA, "personal information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household.

2. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers

Name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver's license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers

Personal Information Categories Listed in the California Customer Records Statute

Name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics or description, address, telephone number, passport number, driver's license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information

Protected Classification Characteristics Under California or Federal Law

Age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status

Commercial Information

Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies

Biometric Information

Genetic, physiological, behavioral, and biological characteristics, or activity patterns used to extract a template or other identifier or identifying information, such as fingerprints, faceprints, and voiceprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, gait, or other physical patterns, and sleep, health, or exercise data

Internet or Other Similar Network Activity

Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer's interaction with a website, application, or advertisement

Geolocation Data

Physical location or movements

Sensory Data

Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information

Professional or Employment-Related Information

Current or past job history or performance evaluations

Non-Public Education Information

Education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf, such as grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student identification codes, student financial information, or student disciplinary records

Inferences Drawn from Other Personal Information

Profile reflecting a person's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes

3. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

Directly from you: When you register for an account, use our Services, communicate with us, or provide information directly
Automatically: When you interact with our Services, including through cookies and similar tracking technologies
Third parties: From public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, ATS systems, VMS systems, and other service providers
Service providers: From third-party service providers who assist us in providing our Services

4. Business or Commercial Purposes for Collecting Personal Information

We collect and use personal information for the following business or commercial purposes:

Providing Services: To provide, maintain, and improve our Services, including our AI talent platform
Processing Transactions: To process transactions and send related information
Communication: To communicate with you about our Services, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support
Marketing: To send you marketing communications, promotional materials, and information about products and services (with your consent)
Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, trends, and activities to improve our Services
Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal process, and protect our rights
Business Operations: To operate our business, including for internal research, development, and quality assurance

5. Categories of Personal Information Disclosed for Business Purposes

In the past 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information to third parties for business purposes:

Identifiers
Personal Information Categories Listed in the California Customer Records Statute
Protected Classification Characteristics Under California or Federal Law
Commercial Information
Internet or Other Similar Network Activity
Professional or Employment-Related Information
Inferences Drawn from Other Personal Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

Service Providers: Third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including cloud hosting providers, analytics providers, communication services, and payment processors
Business Partners: Companies with whom we partner to provide our Services, including ATS systems, VMS systems, and staffing companies
Legal Authorities: Government agencies, law enforcement, and other parties when required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: Parties involved in mergers, acquisitions, or other business transfers

7. Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, under the CCPA, "sale" is broadly defined and may include sharing personal information with third parties for valuable consideration.

We may share your professional personal information (such as your resume, skills, and work history) with companies seeking candidates for job opportunities. This sharing may be considered a "sale" under the CCPA. We only share this information:

With your explicit consent for specific job opportunities
When you apply for a job listing through our platform
When you opt-in to be contacted about job opportunities

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. See Section 9 below for information on how to exercise this right.

8. Your Rights Under the CCPA

As a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose:

The categories of personal information we have collected about you
The categories of sources from which we collected your personal information
The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling your personal information
The categories of third parties with whom we share your personal information
The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you

Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions, such as:

Completing a transaction for which the information was collected
Detecting security incidents or fraud
Complying with legal obligations
Exercising free speech or other rights
Internal uses that are reasonably aligned with your expectations

Right to Opt-Out of Sale

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We provide a clear and conspicuous link on our website titled "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" that allows you to opt-out.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not:

Deny you goods or services
Charge you different prices or rates
Provide you a different level or quality of goods or services
Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate or different level or quality of goods or services

However, we may offer you certain financial incentives permitted by the CCPA that can result in different prices, rates, or quality levels, if the incentive is reasonably related to the value of your data.

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, you may:

Submit a Request Online

Visit our website and use our online request form or contact us at privacy@ninjahire.co

Submit a Request by Email

Email us at privacy@ninjahire.co with the subject line "CCPA Request" and specify which right(s) you wish to exercise.

Submit a Request by Phone

Call us at +1-512-963-3956

Submit a Request by Mail

Send a written request to:

Ninjahire Inc. Data Protection Officer 4328 Trinity Woods St Leander, TX 78641 United States

Verification Process

We will need to verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask you to:

Provide information that matches information we have on file
Provide government-issued identification
Answer security questions

We will respond to your request within 45 days. If we need additional time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period (up to an additional 45 days).

10. Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. To do so, you must:

Provide written authorization for the agent to act on your behalf
Verify your own identity directly with us
Provide the agent with written permission to submit the request

11. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly sell personal information of consumers under 16 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child under 16, please contact us immediately.

12. Data Broker Registration

We are a registered data broker with the California Department of Justice, as required by California Civil Code § 1798.99.80. This registration exempts us from providing notice at the time of data collection in certain circumstances.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this CCPA Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ninjahire.co Phone: +1-512-963-3956 Address: Ninjahire Inc. Data Protection Officer 4328 Trinity Woods St Leander, TX 78641 United States

15. Additional Information

For more information about our privacy practices, please review our: