Privacy Notice

Effective Date: August 18, 2025

Last Updated: August 18, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Prentix ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website prentix.net (the "Website") and use our services. We are a New York-based company that provides online resources for individuals seeking apprenticeship opportunities or pursuing registration of apprenticeships.

By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree with the practices described in this Privacy Notice, please do not use our Website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

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

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Account Information: Username, password, profile information
Educational Background: Education level, field of study, academic achievements
Career Information: Work experience, skills, career interests
Communication Data: Messages, feedback, survey responses, and other communications with us
Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed by third-party payment processors)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, search queries
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
Educational institutions or training providers
Employers or apprenticeship program sponsors
Public databases and directories
Marketing partners and service providers

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

Provide and maintain our Website and services
Create and manage your account
Provide you with education and informational resources about pursuing an apprenticeship and registering that apprenticeship with the applicable state or federal department responsible for registration
Match you with relevant opportunities, resources or mentors
Facilitate communication between you and potential employers or training providers, or applicable registration agencies
Process transactions and payments

3.2 Communication

Send you service-related notifications and updates
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Send newsletters, promotional materials, and marketing communications (with your consent)
Conduct surveys and gather feedback

3.3 Improvement and Analytics

Analyze usage patterns and improve our Website and services
Conduct research and development
Monitor and analyze trends and user behavior
Personalize your experience and content recommendations

3.4 Legal and Security

Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Enforce our Terms of Use and other policies
Resolve disputes and investigate complaints

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent, such as when you submit information to us or have given consent for us to send you certain communications, or where required to rely upon your consent by applicable law.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services, including:
- Cloud hosting and data storage providers
- Payment processors
- Email and communication service providers
- Analytics and marketing platforms
- Customer support tools

4.3 Business Partners

We may share information with employers, apprenticeship program providers and funding or support sources, and relevant apprenticeship registration agencies to facilitate your pursuit of apprenticeship opportunities and registration thereof.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to:
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
- Investigate fraud or security issues
- Enforce our Terms of Use

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:

The nature and sensitivity of the information
Legal and regulatory requirements
The purposes for which we collected the information
Whether you have requested deletion of your information

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

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

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

6.1 Access and Portability

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

6.2 Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.3 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

6.4 Restriction

You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

6.5 Objection

You may object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

6.6 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

7.3 Third-Party Tracking

We may use third-party analytics and advertising services that use cookies and similar technologies. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

8. DATA SECURITY

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

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication procedures
Employee training on data protection practices
Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

For users between 13 and 18 years of age, we require parental or guardian consent before using our services.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes. Your continued use of our Website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Notice.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us:

Prentix
Email: info@prentix.net

For residents of certain jurisdictions, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws, including:

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
The right to delete personal information we have collected
The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

14. NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS

Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale of certain personal information to third parties. We do not currently sell personal information as defined under Nevada law. If you are a Nevada resident and would like more information about your rights, please contact us.

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