Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 September 2024

At Ellis Professionals ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.ellisprofessionals.com and engage with our services, including any text messaging services.

By using our website or interacting with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you when you visit our website, sign up for newsletters, or opt-in for text message communications. This may include:

Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, etc.
Non-Personal Information: Information about your use of our website, such as IP address, browser type, and activity on our site.

2. Text Messaging Consent

If you opt-in to receive text messages from us, we will collect and store your phone number for the purpose of sending you conversational and transactional messages. By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving text messages from us, which may include marketing or promotional content.
Important: We do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose your phone number or any text messaging originator opt-in data with third parties. Your consent to receive text messages will not be used for any purpose other than to communicate with you directly in accordance with the terms you have agreed to.
You may opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message you receive from us.

As part of our services, Ellis Professionals may have collected your phone number through various forms on our website, including but not limited to the contact form at www.ellisprofessionals.com/contact, lead generation forms, or resume submission forms. By submitting your phone number through these forms, you are providing explicit consent to receive SMS messages from us.
These SMS messages may include important updates or information regarding your job application, job opportunities, reminders, alerts, and other transactional messages related to our services.

Opt-In Consent: Your consent to receive SMS messages is obtained when you voluntarily provide your phone number via our forms. This action signifies your agreement to receive text messages from Ellis Professionals for purposes related to the services you have requested or engaged with. You may opt-out or withdraw your consent at any time, as described in our SMS Messaging Terms & Conditions.

Message and Data Rates: Please note that message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. We do not charge you directly for sending or receiving SMS messages, but standard messaging and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply.

Opt-Out Process: If you wish to stop receiving SMS messages from us, you can opt-out at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. If you opt-out, we will no longer send you SMS messages unless you opt-in again. To resume receiving text messages, you may opt-in again at any time by following the instructions provided when opting in or by replying "START".
For any assistance or questions regarding your SMS preferences, please refer to our SMS Messaging Terms & Conditions or contact us directly at the details below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our website and services.
To communicate with you regarding your applications, your account, promotions, updates, and service-related information.
To send you transactional or promotional text messages if you have opted in.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. This includes the use of encryption technologies, secure servers, and strict access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

Text Messaging Data: As mentioned above, your opt-in data for text messaging services will not be shared with any third parties.
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services. These third parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete the personal information we have about you.
Opt-out of receiving promotional emails or text messages at any time.
Withdraw your consent to receive text messages by replying "STOP" to any message.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ellisprofessionals.com

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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 Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

ellisprofessionals.com
info@ellisprofessionals.com
+1 403 466 6260
107A 23 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2S 0H9