Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 20/08/2025
Welcome to IQ Connect Now (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and value the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit iqconnectnow.com, purchase our products or services, or interact with us offline. By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.
We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Information Collection and Use
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services, to communicate with you, to comply with legal obligations, and to protect our legitimate business interests. Information is collected in the following ways:
1. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our site (e.g., create an account, purchase services, subscribe to newsletters, fill out forms, enter a sweepstakes, or contact customer service), you may provide us with personal information such as:
Identifiers: Name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and login credentials.
Payment Information: Credit or debit card details used to complete transactions.
Account Information: Service preferences, communication preferences, and any feedback you provide.
Job Application Data: Résumé/CV, employment history, education information, and other details provided when you apply for a position with IQ Connect Now.
2. Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you use our services:
Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and pages viewed.
Browsing & Analytics Data: Interaction with pages, time spent, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
Location Data: Approximate location inferred from your IP address or device settings.
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels, local storage) to collect some of this information. Cookies help remember your preferences, improve site performance, and deliver relevant advertising. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.
3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from business partners, data brokers, marketing partners, or social media platforms. For example, if you interact with our ads on social media, that platform may share certain engagement metrics with us. We may also combine information from external sources with information you provide directly to improve our services and marketing efforts.
How We Use Personal Information
We use the collected information for multiple purposes, including to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
Process transactions and deliver products or services you request.
Personalize your experience and display content tailored to your interests.
Communicate with you about your account, purchases, and promotional offers.
Conduct market research, analytics, and business development.
Detect and prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and protect the security of our systems.
Comply with applicable laws, respond to law enforcement requests, or protect our legal rights.
For any other purpose described to you at the point of collection or with your consent.
We will not use sensitive personal information for additional purposes that are incompatible with the reasons we originally collected it unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
Categories of Personal Information and How We Use Them
To provide clarity, the table below summarizes the categories of personal information we collect, how we use each category, and whether we disclose or share that information:
| Type of Personal Information | Data Collected | How We Use It | Do We Disclose or Share? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, IP address | To create accounts, deliver services, communicate with you, and personalize your experience | Shared with service providers for delivery; not sold |
| Account & Commercial Information | Purchase history, service preferences, payment details | To process transactions, manage accounts, and provide customer support | Shared with payment processors and affiliates; not sold |
| Device and Internet Activity | Browser type, IP address, device identifiers, usage patterns | To analyze site performance, improve functionality, detect fraud, and deliver targeted advertising | Shared with analytics providers and advertising partners; not sold |
| Location Data | Approximate location derived from your IP address | To detect fraud, comply with regional legal obligations, and personalize content | Shared with fraud prevention services; not sold |
| Job Application Data | Résumé/CV, employment history, education details, references | To evaluate job applications and communicate about potential opportunities | Shared with our HR team and hiring partners; not sold |
| Sensitive Personal Information | Government-issued ID numbers, account log-in credentials, precise geolocation (if voluntarily provided) | To verify identity for legal compliance, payment verification, or if required by law | Only disclosed when legally required or with consent; otherwise not sold |
| Inferences Drawn | Profiles about preferences or characteristics based on collected data | To tailor marketing messages and improve user experience | Used internally and with marketing partners; not sold |
We do not sell personal information in the conventional sense. However, certain data sharing (such as with advertising partners) may be considered “sharing” under some state privacy laws.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share your information in the circumstances described below:
Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery, marketing, customer support). These providers may access personal information needed to perform their functions but are prohibited from using it for other purposes.
Business Partners and Affiliates: We may share data with trusted partners who assist us in offering joint products or services. If you purchase a service or product through a partner link, we may exchange information about your purchase with that partner.
Advertising and Analytics Partners: We use advertising networks and analytics providers to measure performance, deliver interest-based ads, and understand usage trends. These partners may collect information from your device using cookies or similar technologies.
Legal and Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from authorities, or protect the rights, property, or safety of IQ Connect Now, our customers, or others.
Corporate Transactions: If IQ Connect Now merges with or is acquired by another company, or in the event of a business reorganization or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share or disclose information if you ask us to do so or otherwise consent.
We require recipients of your information to protect it appropriately and to limit its use to the purposes we specify.
Interest-Based and Targeted Advertising
We and our partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you. These tools help us understand your browsing behavior and may be used to create profiles about your interests. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings and opt-out of certain targeted advertising practices via the opt-out options provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
Choices for Targeted Advertising
Cookie Controls: Adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies.
Opt-Out Mechanisms: Visit industry opt-out pages (e.g., aboutads.info, networkadvertising.org) to opt out of receiving targeted ads from participating companies.
Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers offer a DNT setting that signals websites not to track your online activities. Our systems do not currently respond to DNT signals.
Communications and Marketing
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you transactional messages (e.g., order confirmations, service updates) and marketing communications about new products, promotions, or special offers. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-marketing messages related to your account or transactions.
SMS Communications
Where permitted by law and with your consent, we may send you text messages regarding your orders, service updates, or promotional offers. Standard messaging rates may apply. You can opt out of receiving SMS messages by replying “STOP” to any message or by contacting us through the methods listed below.
Phone Calls
If you provide your phone number, we may call you to follow up on inquiries or to share information about your account and available services. You can request not to receive marketing calls by informing the caller or using our contact methods below.
Other Uses and Disclosures of Information
Job Applicants: If you apply for a job with IQ Connect Now, we use your application data to process and evaluate your application. We may also conduct background checks consistent with applicable law. Unsuccessful application data may be retained for a reasonable period for future job openings unless otherwise prohibited.
Insurance Contests or Promotions: From time to time, we may run contests, sweepstakes, or promotions. Participation is voluntary, and personal information collected will be used to administer the promotion, notify winners, and comply with legal requirements.
Other Sites and Services: Our website may contain links to third-party sites not operated by IQ Connect Now. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Aggregated or De-Identified Information: We may share aggregated or anonymized information (which cannot reasonably identify you) for analytics, research, marketing, or other purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
If you believe your account or personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the applicable legal obligations. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or de-identify it.
International Transfers
IQ Connect Now is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your information may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure your information is protected according to the standards described in this Policy and applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
Right to Access: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Direct us not to sell or share your personal information with third parties for targeted advertising.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: Restrict our use of your sensitive personal information to essential business purposes.
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a readily usable format.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request via our privacy request forms on iqconnectnow.com, or contact us using the methods described below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. If you use an authorized agent to submit a request, we may require proof of your authorization.
Cookie Preferences and Do Not Sell/Share
Cookie Settings: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Do Not Sell or Share: If you wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising, please complete the “Do Not Sell or Share” request form on our website.
Limit Use of Sensitive Information: To restrict our processing of sensitive personal information, complete the relevant request form on our website.
It may take us up to 15 business days to process your request, depending on applicable laws.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites, products, or services that we do not control. This Policy does not apply to those third-party properties, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security measures. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on this page and may notify you by other means. Continued use of our services after changes become effective indicates your acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the channels below:
Website: iqconnectnow.com
Privacy Request Forms: Available on our website under “Privacy Preferences”