Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Data Bridge Solutions

You acknowledge and consent to Data Bridge Solutions' collection, synthesis, and retention of information about you, referred to as "Personal Information," from various sources, including yourself, your activities within the Data Bridge Solutions Expert Network, and third-party sources. Data Bridge Solutions will handle Personal Information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is hereby integrated by reference into this agreement. Upon termination of your membership in the Data Bridge Solutions Expert Network, you agree that Data Bridge Solutions may retain Personal Information, ensuring it receives the protections outlined in its current Agreement and privacy policies. Furthermore, you agree that Data Bridge Solutions may use and disclose Personal Information for various purposes, including but not limited to contacting you regarding your participation in the Expert Network, managing your membership, administering compliance policies and procedures, marketing Data Bridge Solutions' services, complying with applicable laws and government requests, and managing, enhancing, and promoting Data Bridge Solutions' business operations.

You further agree that Data Bridge Solutions may disclose your information in an aggregate and/or de-identified form to its clients and non-client third parties for the purpose of promoting its business, including without limitation by displaying such information on its websites, third-party partner websites, print media, and other materials (collectively, "Marketing Materials"). You may opt-out of this promotional use by contacting Data Bridge Solutions at info@databridgesolutions.com. If you opt out of this promotional use or terminate your participation in the Expert Network, Data Bridge Solutions will use reasonable efforts to discontinue creating and distributing Marketing Materials that contain your information.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such opt-out will not apply to your submissions of Publications or participation in Data Bridge Solutions events. You agree that Data Bridge Solutions may disclose your information and your participation in the Expert Network to third parties for the purpose of verifying Personal Information and/or confirming any consents or approvals you may need to participate in the Expert Network or in specific projects. You agree that Data Bridge Solutions may disclose your information in response to legal processes, to protect its or a client's rights, as otherwise required by law, or for the prevention or detection of a crime or fraudulent conduct.

If Data Bridge Solutions sells all or part of its company or enters into a partnership with another business entity, you agree that it may disclose your information to its new business partners or owners who may then provide you with information about their products and services. You agree that Data Bridge Solutions may share your information with third parties to further its businesses, provided that each has agreed not to use such information to sell or market products or services to you without your prior consent. Data Bridge Solutions will not sell your information to third-party marketers or similar organizations. Whenever we share your information, we will always give due consideration to ensure that any disclosure does not cause any unwarranted prejudice to your privacy. Clients may be required, by law or their own compliance policies, to disclose certain details of your consulting, including your name and the amount you were paid ("Required Client Disclosures"). You authorize Data Bridge Solutions to make Required Client Disclosures on behalf of clients and agree to provide any additional information necessary to complete such disclosures.

You agree that your information may be transferred to Data Bridge Solutions' offices to be used for these purposes and may be transferred to and shared with any of its worldwide locations and affiliates. You may request a full list of all subsidiaries and affiliates of Data Bridge Solutions. You agree that Data Bridge Solutions may conduct background checks on you, including through a third-party service, seek to confirm your employment history and education credentials, as well as check for any criminal history. You agree to cooperate with Data Bridge Solutions and provide any necessary consents for these verifications.

In the event that you disclose the personal data of any third party to Data Bridge Solutions, you shall, to the greatest extent permitted under applicable law, draw the attention of that third party to Data Bridge Solutions' privacy policies prior to making such disclosure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Data Bridge Solutions may use, disclose, sell, and otherwise commercialize any information derived from your participation in the Expert Network or in any projects in which you participate, provided that such information is anonymized and/or aggregated in a manner that does not identify you as the source of such information. Data Bridge Solutions may provide such anonymized and aggregated information to clients or third parties.

Data Protection

You agree to comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You agree that Data Bridge Solutions may collect, process, and store your personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy. You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, as well as to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and the right to withdraw consent at any time. For any data protection concerns, you may contact Data Bridge Solutions' Data Protection Officer at info@databridgesolutions.com.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Data Bridge Solutions is headquartered, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck, and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy and any other terms and conditions referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Data Bridge Solutions with respect to your membership in the Expert Network and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Data Bridge Solutions with respect to such membership.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact Data Bridge Solutions at info@databridgesolutions.com.