Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 8, 2025
Last Updated: April 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Salary Scale Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates www.salaryscalemedia.com (“Site”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the security practices we follow to safeguard your data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in various ways when you interact with our Site, including:

  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
    Such as name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and other contact details provided directly by you through registration forms, newsletter sign-ups, contact forms, or other interactions.

  • Usage and Technical Data:
    Information about your interaction with the Site, including IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time and date of visits, and other diagnostic data typically collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze trends, administer the website, track user movements, and gather demographic information.

3. Purpose of Data Collection and Use

We use the collected data for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Service Improvement and Customization:
    To personalize your experience, improve the Site’s functionality, and develop new features.

  • Communication:
    To respond to inquiries, send service-related information, updates, promotional materials (where consent has been provided), or customer support.

  • Research and Analytics:
    To monitor and analyze usage and trends, and to support internal operational processes and business decisions.

  • Commercial and Non-commercial Purposes:
    The information collected may be used for both commercial activities (e.g., marketing, targeted advertising) and non-commercial purposes (e.g., site enhancements, academic research) unless you explicitly object when provided with an opt-out opportunity.

4. Disclosure of Information

Your information may be disclosed as follows:

  • Service Providers:
    Third-party vendors or service providers who work on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, data analysis) and adhere to our data security standards.

  • Legal Requirements:
    When required by law, or to comply with a subpoena, court order, or legal process. We may also disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or potential threats to personal safety.

  • Business Transfers:
    In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.

  • With Your Consent:
    We may also share your information with other parties when you have provided explicit consent for specific disclosures.

5. Security Practices

We implement industry-standard measures designed to safeguard your information, such as:

  • Encryption:
    Using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data during transmission.

  • Access Controls:
    Restricting access to personal information to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information to operate, develop, or improve our services.

  • Regular Audits:
    Conducting periodic reviews of our information collection, storage, and processing practices, including security measures, to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

Please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.

6. Data Retention and Your Rights

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your data, such as the right to access, modify, or delete your information. Please contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries or requests regarding your personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

Because we operate globally, your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your state, province, or country. We take adequate measures to ensure that your personal information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, with updates effective upon posting on the Site. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes

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