Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: March 15, 2023

AssessNow (referred to as 'we,' 'us,' or 'our') understands the importance of your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle and safeguard your personal data when you engage with our services, products including conferences, events, client services, and when you visit our websites, use our applications, or communicate with us through various channels.

As data controllers, we take your privacy seriously and strive to be transparent and responsible in the way we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle and protect your personal data. Please see our Terms of use for more information about our online terms and policies in general

By using our services or interacting with our platforms, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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Information we collect

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AssessNow collects personal data as part of its business operations. We may collect personal data from various sources, such as when you interact with our website, participate in our services, or communicate with us. The personal data we collect may include information that you provide directly, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.

In addition, we may automatically collect certain information about your usage of our website. This may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and browsing activities through the use of cookies and similar technologies. We may also gather information about how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click.

AssessNow may also obtain personal data from third-party sources, such as public databases or service providers, in accordance with applicable laws. This may include demographic information, professional details, and other publicly available information.

We collect and use personal data for various purposes, including providing our services, improving our website and services, communicating with you, and ensuring the security of our systems. We may also use aggregated and anonymized data for statistical analysis and research purposes.

Protecting your personal data is important to us. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and ensure its confidentiality. We do not disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent, unless required by law or as necessary to provide our services.

By using our website and providing your personal data, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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Use of information

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We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in connection with our business activities, including conferences and events, client services, and our website.

We collect personal data during various interactions, such as when you register for events, apply for jobs through our recruitment portal, create user profiles, subscribe to newsletters, participate in surveys, and engage with public user posting areas. The information we collect may include your name, address, email, telephone number, and background information relevant to job applications.

We may also automatically gather information about the devices you use to access our website. This information may include your IP address, device identifier, web browser, and browsing activity through the use of cookies and similar technologies. Additionally, we may collect data on how you use our website, such as the content you search for and view. This information may be associated with a unique identifier and combined with any personal data you provide.

In some cases, we may obtain personal data from third-party sources, such as data brokers or aggregators. This may include publicly available information about you, including data you make public on social media platforms. We may combine this data with existing information to analyze industry practices, detect fraud patterns, and conduct data analytics.

We use your personal data to fulfill your requests, process event registrations, personalize content, improve our services, distribute newsletters, evaluate job applications, analyze website performance, publish user comments, prevent fraud, comply with laws and regulations, enforce agreements, and respond to your inquiries. Certain data may be required for the operation of our website and services, or for specific client services.

To manage and analyze our website and services, we and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies, including web beacons. These technologies help us understand how you use our platforms and collect analytics. We may also track your interaction with our knowledge, research, or event communications. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Our website does not track your online activities across third-party websites or services. As a result, we do not modify our data collection practices based on "do not track" signals from web browsers.

We prioritize the security and privacy of your personal data. We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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Use of information collected via mobile devices

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We understand the importance of your privacy when using our mobile applications. We want to assure you that we take the necessary measures to protect your personal data and ensure a secure and enjoyable user experience.

To enhance the performance of our mobile applications, we may collaborate with third-party service providers. These providers assist us in analyzing user activity, identifying and resolving errors, and monitoring app usage. Through this analysis, we receive reports that offer insights into how our applications are being used, including information about the devices used, articles accessed, and any errors encountered.

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your data and ensuring that it is used solely for improving our services and delivering a more personalized experience.

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The legal basis by which we process your personal data

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We collect and process your personal data for various purposes, and we do so based on different legal grounds:

1. Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in promoting and protecting AssessNow, building and maintaining relationships, providing our services, and carrying out recruitment activities. This means that we process your data to fulfill these business needs, ensuring the smooth operation of our company.
2. Your Consent: In certain situations, we may rely on your consent to process your personal data. For example, if you create a user profile, register for our newsletters or alerts, or participate in specific activities on our website, we may seek your consent to collect and use your information. By giving your consent, you authorize us to process your data for the specified purposes.
3. Compliance with the Law: We may process certain information to comply with legal or regulatory obligations imposed on us. This means that if the law requires us to collect and use specific data, we will do so to ensure compliance.

Rest assured that we handle your personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Disclosure of personal data: data recipients and international data transfers

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We understand the importance of your privacy and the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle and safeguard your personal data in relation to our business activities, including client services and our website.

We may collect personal data during our business activities and on our website. This includes information you provide, such as your name, address, email address, telephone number, and any other details necessary for specific purposes like job applications.

To improve our services and personalize your experience on our website, we may automatically collect information about the devices you use and your browsing activities. This may include your IP address, device identifier, web browser, and data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

In some instances, we may obtain personal data about you from third parties, such as data brokers or aggregators. This may include publicly available information and data shared on social media platforms. We may combine this data with the information we already have about you to enhance our services and perform data analytics.

We use your personal data for various purposes, such as fulfilling your requests for information, processing conference registrations, personalizing content, improving our services, distributing newsletters, recruiting job applicants, analyzing website performance, preventing fraud, complying with legal obligations, enforcing our agreements, and fulfilling other purposes you initiate or request.

To achieve these purposes, we rely on different legal bases:

• Legitimate interests: We process personal data based on our legitimate interests, such as promoting and protecting AssessNow, building relationships, recruitment, and providing our services.
• Consent: We may seek your consent for specific activities, such as creating a user profile or subscribing to newsletters.
• Legal obligations: We process personal data when necessary to comply with the law or fulfill regulatory obligations.

To support our business activities and provide services, we may transfer your personal data to our subsidiaries, affiliates, and third-party service providers located worldwide. These transfers may involve countries with different data protection laws. We use legal mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate data protection when required by law.

We prioritize the security and confidentiality of your personal data. We do not disclose or transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except in certain circumstances. These may include providing access to third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services or as required by law enforcement, government authorities, or legal processes.

In the event of a business reorganization, merger, sale, or transfer, we may disclose or transfer your personal data as part of the transaction. We take steps to ensure that any such disclosure or transfer is consistent with this Privacy Policy and protects the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data.

By using our website and providing information, you voluntarily consent to the transfer and hosting of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

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User forums

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When you share information publicly on our website, it's important to understand that others may collect and use that information. AssessNow is not responsible for the actions or policies of any third parties who collect information shared by users in public forums on our website. We encourage you to be mindful of the information you choose to disclose publicly and take necessary precautions to protect your privacy.

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Link to third party sites

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AssessNow may provide links to third-party websites or information for the convenience of our users. By clicking on these links, you will be directed to external websites that are not operated or controlled by AssessNow. It's important to note that these links do not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by AssessNow of the third party, their website, or the information provided there. AssessNow is not responsible for the content or your use of those external websites. We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policies of those websites before engaging with them.

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Social Networking

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We offer the option for you to associate your social network accounts, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, with our platform. By doing so, you can easily sign in to your AssessNow account using your social network credentials.

When you link your social network account with AssessNow or log in to your AssessNow account using your social network credentials, you give us permission to access certain information from your public profile on that social network. This information may include your email address, real name, profile picture, gender, and location, depending on your social network's settings.

Rest assured that we handle this information in accordance with both the social network's terms of use and our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your data. Please refer to your social network's privacy settings for details on what data is shared with AssessNow and other connected applications. You have control over the data shared through your account, including information about your activities on our platform, by managing your social network account settings.

If at any time you decide to disconnect a social media account from AssessNow, you can easily do so by adjusting the settings of that specific social network account and its provider.

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Security

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We prioritize the security of your personal data and have implemented robust measures to ensure its protection. We understand the importance of keeping your information safe and confidential.

To safeguard your personal data, we have adopted widely accepted standards of technology and operational security. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction of your information.

Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized personnel at AssessNow and our trusted third-party service providers. All individuals with access to your data are bound by strict confidentiality obligations, ensuring that your information remains confidential and protected.

While we take every precaution to secure your personal data, it is important to note that no method of transmission or storage is entirely foolproof. Despite our best efforts, there is always a minimal risk of unauthorized individuals gaining access to your information. However, please be assured that we continually update and enhance our security measures to mitigate such risks.

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Data retention

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We retain your personal data for the duration of our business relationship. This means that we keep your information as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

In certain cases, we may retain your personal data for a longer period of time. This could be to protect ourselves against any legal claims that may arise, use the data for analysis or historical record-keeping, or comply with our information management policies and schedules.

If you request that we delete your personal data, we will make reasonable efforts to remove all instances of your information completely. However, please note that there may be circumstances where we are unable to delete your data due to legal or other obligations.

If you have any requests regarding access, corrections, or deletion of your personal data, please refer to the "Your Rights" section of this Privacy Policy for more information on how to exercise your rights.

We value the privacy of your personal data and strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information while ensuring that it is stored for an appropriate period of time in accordance with legal and business requirements.

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Children

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We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals, especially children. Our websites and services are not designed for or directed at children who are 16 years of age or younger. We do not intentionally collect or maintain personal data about anyone under this age.

We adhere to applicable laws and regulations related to children's privacy and take steps to ensure that our websites are suitable for adult users. We encourage parents and guardians to supervise and guide their children's online activities to ensure a safe and secure experience.

If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal data from a child under the age of 16, we will promptly delete that information from our systems. If you believe that we may have collected personal data from a child under the age of 16, please contact us so that we can address the situation appropriately.

Protecting the privacy of children is of utmost importance to us at AssessNow. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in creating a safe online environment for all users.

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Your rights

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We respect your rights regarding your personal data. Depending on the applicable laws, you may have certain rights to access, review, modify, or delete the personal data we have collected about you. You also have the right to request a copy of your personal data and request corrections if there are any inaccuracies. In certain circumstances, you can ask us to stop processing your personal data.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have any questions regarding how we handle your personal data, please contact us at legal@assessnow.net to ensure the security of your information, we may need to verify your identity before granting access to your personal data. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your requests in a timely manner and in accordance with the applicable laws. However, please note that there may be instances where we are unable to fulfill your request due to legal obligations or other legitimate reasons.

We also recognize that you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

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Unsubscribe

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If you have registered for AssessNow newsletters or alerts, or if you receive invitations to surveys or events from AssessNow and you no longer wish to receive future email communications from us, You can stop receiving communication from AssessNow by clicking the unsubscribe button or following the unsubscribe instructions located at the bottom of each email or you can send an email to unsubscribe@assessnow.net to request the removal of your email address from our mailing list. We will promptly process your request and ensure that you do not receive any further email communications from AssessNow.

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Consent; changes to Privacy Policy

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By using AssessNow's website, you agree to allow us to collect, use, and store your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the terms outlined on our website. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and we will notify you of any significant changes by updating the policy. If there are substantial changes that grant us additional rights to use personal data we have already collected from you, we will seek your consent through an email sent to your registered email address or by prominently displaying the information about the changes on our website. Your continued use of our website signifies your consent to the updated Privacy Policy

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Contact us

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If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or if you would like to communicate with our Data Privacy Team, please contact us at:

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AssessNow
Legal Department,
Olympia Technology Park,
10th Floor, CITIUS A Block,
Plot No.1, Phase 1, Guindy,
Chennai 600032, Tamil Nadu, India

Phone: +91-44-614-590-61
Email: legal@assessnow.net

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