1. Introduction

EQ Workforce ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of the individuals who visit our website at www.eqworkforce.com (the "Site") and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

By using the Site or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

From Healthcare Professionals:

When you join the EQ Workforce talent network, we collect:

Name, email address, and phone number

City and metro area in Texas

Professional role, clinical specialty, and years of experience

Texas license number (optional)

NLC compact license status

Employment status and schedule preferences

Work environment and culture preferences

Career goals (open text)

How you heard about EQ Workforce

Newsletter and role notification preferences

From Healthcare Employers:

When you schedule a consultation or enroll in a subscription, we collect:

Name, title, and contact information

Organization name and location

Open role and staffing information shared during the engagement

From All Visitors:

When you contact us through the Site, we collect the information you voluntarily provide including name, email address, and the content of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information including:

IP address and general location data

Browser type and operating system

Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

Cookie data (see Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Match healthcare professionals with relevant opportunities at partner organizations

Deliver bimonthly newsletter and role notifications to opted-in network members

Communicate with employer partners about sourcing and subscription services

Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations

Improve the Site and our Services

Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with employers without your explicit prior consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site and delivering Services, including form platforms (JotForm), scheduling tools (Calendly), email marketing platforms, and website hosting (Strikingly). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes.

Employer Partners (Professionals Only): We will only share your profile information with an employer partner after contacting you, describing the opportunity, and receiving your explicit consent to proceed.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your profile or subscription is active and for a reasonable period thereafter. Network members may request removal at any time. Upon removal, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your information

Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at (add contact email).

Opting out of communications:

You may unsubscribe from the EQ Workforce newsletter or role notifications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing communications does not affect communications related to your active network membership or subscription.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site and Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: lakeisha@eqworkforce.com