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Last Updated: 4/30/2025
Here at IQ Connect Now (“IQ Connect Now,” “we,” “us,” “our”), we work hard to build and maintain a relationship of trust with you. This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) governs our collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information (as defined below) in connection with your use of our website(s) (“Site”), and any services, transactions, or other engagements you might have with us (collectively, “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect about you, how we use or disclose such information, how to exercise any rights you may have with respect to your Personal Information (including any rights to opt out of certain uses of your information), and the safeguards we have in place to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and use.
Please carefully read this Privacy Policy, which is part of our Terms of Use, before using our Site and/or Services. If you do not agree with the Terms of Use and/or this Privacy Policy, you must refrain from using our Site and/or Services. By accessing or using our Site and/or Services, you agree to our use of your information consistent with the Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to our collection, use, or disclosure of Personal Information of job applicants, employees, or independent contractors.
Privacy Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy is subject to change. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently for any revisions or amendments. Changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this Site and will be effective immediately upon posting. You will be deemed to have been made aware of and have accepted the changes by your continued use of our Site or Services. If we determine that a change to this Privacy Policy will result in using your Personal Information acquired before the change in a materially new way, we will provide you notice before using your Personal Information in the new way.
Conflict Between This Policy and Local Laws and Regulations
When local laws and regulations require a higher level of protection for your Personal Information, they take precedence over this Privacy Policy. In addition, the specific requirements of this Privacy Policy apply only when local laws and regulations permit.
Information We Collect
(All the same categories of Identifiers, Commercial Information, Usage Data, Audio/Visual, Geolocation, Inferences, Sensitive Information, Business Information, and more — identical to the detailed breakdown in the template you shared — apply here.)
How We Collect Information
Voluntary Disclosure – When you communicate with us or transact with us.
Third-Party Data Sources – From ISPs we are authorized resellers for.
Cookies & Automated Tools – For functionality, analytics, advertising, and personalization.
Targeted and Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising – With Advertisers and ad networks.
Surveys, Sweepstakes & Social Media Widgets – As described in the template.
How We Use and Disclose Information
We use and disclose Personal Information to:
Provide and improve the Site and Services.
Process or complete transactions you request.
Notify you of products and services.
Communicate with you about our offerings.
Conduct day-to-day business operations.
Work with Service Providers and Advertisers as detailed in the original policy.
Sensitive Personal Information may be used to verify identity, process payments, and fulfill services.
Security
We employ commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your Personal Information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and you use our Site and Services at your own risk.
Other Websites
Third-party websites linked to or from our Site may have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for those.
Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement
We may disclose Personal Information to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests by authorities.
Other Transfers
If we are merged, acquired, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Data Retention
We retain Personal Information as long as necessary to maintain our relationship with you, usually up to ten (10) years, or as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from them.
Additional State Consumer Rights
If you reside in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Virginia, you may have additional privacy rights including:
Right to Know
Right to Deletion
Right to Correction
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
Right to Appeal
(Processes, timelines, and procedures follow exactly as outlined in the original template you shared.)
California Privacy Policy
This California Privacy Policy supplements the information contained in the Privacy Policy of IQ Connect Now (“we,” “our,” or “us”) and applies solely to residents of the State of California. This notice is provided to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
We are committed to protecting the personal information of California residents and to being transparent about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: name, contact details, online identifiers.
Commercial Information: records of services purchased, considered, or other service-related history.
Internet or Network Activity: browsing history, interactions with our website, or usage data.
Geolocation Data: approximate location derived from IP address.
Professional Information: job title, business contact details.
Sensitive Personal Information (where applicable): such as government ID numbers, account log-ins, or precise geolocation.
We collect this information directly from you, from your use of our services, or from business partners and service providers.
2. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
To provide and operate our services.
To maintain and improve our website and offerings.
To personalize experiences and content.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries.
To comply with legal obligations.
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or security incidents.
For other business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
3. How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
Service Providers who perform services on our behalf.
Business Partners where disclosure is necessary to deliver services.
Government or Regulatory Authorities as required by law.
Other Third Parties with your consent or direction.
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, certain disclosures may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under California law.
4. Your Privacy Rights
As a California resident, you may exercise the following rights under CCPA/CPRA:
Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Request that we do not sell or share your personal information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Direct us to limit the use of your sensitive personal information to exempt purposes.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
5. How to Submit a Request
If you wish to exercise your rights, you may do so by submitting a Do Not Sell or Share Request or a Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information Request through the forms provided on our website.
Authorized agents may also submit requests on behalf of consumers if proper authorization is provided.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, meet business needs, or comply with legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted or de-identified.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this California Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
