Privacy Policy

WebWorksRise ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://webworksrise.com/ (the "Site") and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact Us: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and message content
• Request Services: Business information, project details, budget information
• Subscribe to Newsletter: Email address, name, preferences
• Apply for Jobs: Resume/CV, cover letter, contact information, portfolio links, work history, education
• Create an Account: Username, password, email address
• Download Resources: Name, email address, company name, job title
• Register for Webinars/Events: Name, email, company, job title, professional interests

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions:

Device and Usage Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Screen resolution
• Language preferences

Website Usage Data:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Links clicked
• Referring website/source
• Date and time of visit
• Navigation paths through our Site
• Downloads and interactions with content

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about our use of cookies.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

• Social Media Platforms: If you interact with our social media pages or use social login features
• Business Partners: Information from partners we work with to provide services
• Data Providers: Publicly available information to enhance our understanding of our clients
• Recruitment Platforms: If you apply through job boards like LinkedIn or Indeed

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Services

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Deliver services you have requested
• Process transactions and send related information
• Manage your account and provide customer support
• Send service-related announcements

2.2 Communication

• Send you newsletters, marketing materials, and promotional content (with your consent)
• Notify you about changes to our services, policies, or terms
• Send administrative information and updates
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests

2.3 Improving Our Services

• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Conduct research and development for new features and services
• Test new features and functionality
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Personalize and improve your experience

2.4 Recruitment

• Process job applications and evaluate candidates
• Conduct interviews and assessments
• Verify credentials and conduct background checks (with consent)
• Communicate with applicants about opportunities

2.5 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
• Protect our rights, property, and safety and that of our users
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Enforce our terms and conditions

2.6 Marketing and Analytics

• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Create aggregated statistical data for business analysis
• Conduct market research and surveys
• Develop and display content tailored to your interests

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Web hosting and cloud storage providers
• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment processors
• Recruitment and applicant tracking systems
• Marketing and advertising partners
• IT and security service providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, reorganization, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, warrants)
• Government or regulatory requests
• Law enforcement inquiries
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Protection of our legal rights and property
• Prevention of fraud or security threats

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

3.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you for research, marketing, analytics, or other business purposes.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure development practices
• Incident response procedures
• Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention Periods:

• Contact Inquiries: 2 years from last contact
• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Job Applications: 1-2 years for consideration of future opportunities
• Client Data: Duration of business relationship plus 7 years for legal/tax purposes
• Analytics Data: Typically 26 months
• Account Data: Until account deletion is requested

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 General Rights

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8.2 European Economic Area (EEA) Rights

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
• Right to object to automated decision-making and profiling
• Right to detailed information about data processing

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

• Consent: When you have given clear consent
• Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business purposes

8.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

Note: We do not sell personal information.

8.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Please include:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Description of your request
• Proof of identity (if required)

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

International Data Transfers

WebWorksRise operates globally and may transfer your information to countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your home country.

When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms

By using our Site and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@webworksrise.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

Third-Party Services May Include:

• Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
• Payment processors
• Job application platforms
• Analytics and tracking services
• Content delivery networks (CDNs)

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our Site
• Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

For data protection matters, you can contact our Data Protection Officer:

Specific Jurisdictions

United Kingdom: If you are in the UK, your data protection rights are protected under UK GDPR. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 28, 2025, and applies to all information collected by WebWorksRise through our website and related services.