Privacy Policy

EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 15, 2021

PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. complies with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information transferred from the European Union and Switzerland to the United States, respectively. PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. has certified to the Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Privacy Shield Principles. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the Privacy Shield Principles, the Privacy Shield Principles shall govern. To learn more about the Privacy Shield program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.privacyshield.gov/.

In compliance with the EU-U.S. and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Principles, PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. commits to resolve complaints about your privacy and our collection or use of your personal information. PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. further commits to cooperate with EU data protection authorities (DPAs) and the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) and comply with the advice given by such authorities with regard to human resources data transferred from the EU and Switzerland in the context of the employment relationship. European Union or Swiss individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding this privacy policy should first contact PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. at:

Sean P. Foley, Esq.
PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC.
3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 201-6035

PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. has further committed to refer unresolved privacy complaints under the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Principles to an independent dispute resolution mechanism.

For non-Human Resources data PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. uses BBB EU PRIVACY SHIELD, operated by the Council of Better Business Bureaus as its independent dispute resolution provider. If you do not receive timely acknowledgment of your complaint, or if your complaint is not satisfactorily addressed, please visit http://www.bbb.org/EU-privacyshield/for-eu-consumers for more information and to file a complaint.

For human resources data relating to European Union or Swiss individuals, PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. commits to cooperate with EU data protection authorities (DPAs) and the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) and comply with the advice given by such authorities regarding human resources data transferred from the EU and Switzerland in the context of the employment relationship.

PROSEARCH STRATEGIES, INC. is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Please note that if your complaint is not resolved through these channels, under limited circumstances, individuals may invoke the right to “last resort” binding arbitration before a Privacy Shield Panel naming the data owners and ProSearch Strategies.

Notice: ProSearch does not collect or use client data for any purpose incompatible with those purposes authorized in its client agreements. Personal information is not stored except as directed by our clients who own the data, and does not transfer to third-parties except as authorized and directed by client. The personal data received by ProSearch may include individual names, email addresses, medical and banking data. This data is received and processed to assist our clients in the defense or prosecution of legal claims, and for governmental and internal investigations.

We also may be required to disclose an individual’s personal information in response to a lawful request by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Choice:
Where ProSearch receives personal information from clients or other entities, it will use and disclose such information only in accordance with the notices provided by such entities and the choices made by the individuals to whom such personal information relates. ProSearch acknowledges its liability under the Privacy Shield framework in cases of onward transfers of data to third parties unless we can prove we were not a party to the events giving rise to the damages.

Access:
EU and Swiss individuals have a right to access their personal data. ProSearch will provide access to the extent instructed by our clients, who are the best resources, as owners of the data, to provide access to EU and Swiss individuals who require access.