Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Harkins & Co., LLC ("Harkins & Co.," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses and discloses information in connection with this website (the "Site"). It describes the information we may collect and how we handle it.

Information We Collect

Information you provide to us

We collect information you choose to provide when you contact us, request a consultation, submit a career inquiry, or otherwise communicate with us through the Site or by email. This may include your name, employer or firm, email address, telephone number, and the contents of your message or submission (including any resume or supporting materials).

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider for security, performance and delivery purposes, including your IP address, browser type and settings, device information, pages viewed, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits. See "Cookies" below.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and consultation or career requests;
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
• Understand and improve how the Site is used;
• Communicate with you about our services where you have requested or permitted us to do so;
• Comply with applicable law and enforce our legal rights and agreements.

Cookies

The Site does not currently use non-essential cookies or third-party analytics. Our hosting provider may use technologies that are strictly necessary for the security, performance and delivery of the Site. The Site also loads webfonts from a third-party provider (Google Fonts); when your browser requests these fonts, that provider may receive standard technical request information, such as your IP address and browser type. If we introduce analytics or other non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this Policy and, where required by applicable law, seek your consent before setting them.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers. With vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting and email and calendar services, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data-protection obligations;
• Legal and safety. When we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Harkins & Co., our clients, or others;
• Business transfers. In connection with a merger, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, or during due diligence for such a transaction;
• With your direction or consent. When you ask us to share your information or otherwise consent to the sharing.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to maintain appropriate business and professional records, and to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, after which we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You should not send us information you consider highly sensitive through the Site or by unencrypted email.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of it, and to opt out of certain processing. Residents of certain U.S. states (including, for example, Connecticut and California) and visitors in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area may have additional rights under applicable law. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond as required by applicable law, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

International Visitors

The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions whose data-protection laws may differ from those of your country. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a professional audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that we do not control. This Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. When we update this Policy, we will revise the "Last updated" date. The updated Policy will apply when posted on the Site.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at info@harkinsco.com or by mail at Harkins & Co., LLC, One Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Boulevard, 9th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut 06901, USA.