Privacy Policy

Introduction

Protex Partners LLC and its subsidiaries listed below (collectively, “PTX Partners”, "PTX" or “us” or “our”) provide professional services including, without limitation, consulting services and technical services to private and publicly traded businesses as well as to individuals. This Privacy Statement outlines our general policy and practices for protecting personal information that we collect through our Web site at www.ptxpartners.com and other Web sites (each, a “Site”) that we operate and which post this Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement explains the types of information we gather through our Sites, how we use that information, and the rights individuals may exercise in relation to that information.

By submitting personal information to us, you consent to our use of such personal information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

Notice, Choice and Use

In order to use this Site, you do not need to submit or provide any personal information. You may voluntarily provide us with personal information. Personal information that you may submit to PTX Partners includes, without limitation, your name, job title, address, email address, screen name, telephone and fax number, and other personal information.

Typically, personal information is used in the following circumstances:

• Registration for access to certain areas of the Site
• Subscribing to or ordering newsletters, media alerts and/or publications
• Submission of resumes or work history information
• Participation in bulletin boards, discussion or message forums
• Responding to quick surveys, quizzes, or benchmarking surveys
• Registration for events (e.g., webcasts or seminars) and conferences
• Registration for online services
• Contacting PTX Partners for further information

PTX Partners does not intend to actively seek sensitive personal information (also known as special category personal data), except for in limited cases in connection with our recruitment or hiring activities. Sensitive personal information includes, without limitation, data related to race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical belief, trade union membership, medical or health information, sex life or sexual orientation or criminal record (including suspected criminal activities). By providing such sensitive personal information, you explicitly consent to PTX Partners’ use of that information in accordance with this Privacy Statement or as otherwise agreed upon at the time of disclosure.

We may use the personal information you submit through the Site for PTX Partners’ business purposes, including without limitation, to manage your requests, to improve the Site or services offered, send you administrative information or notices, send you information about our services, events, and other relevant information, and any other purpose stated at the point of collection.

If you apply for job openings through our Sites, we may use the personal information you submit to process and evaluate your application for employment and to communicate with you about employment opportunities. We may also retain and use this information to identify and communicate with you about future potential employment opportunities with us. If we elect to make an offer of employment, this information may become part of the employee file and may be used for other employment and work-related purposes.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. The table below explains the cookies we use and why.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

• On login, WordPress uses the wordpress_[hash] cookie to store your authentication details. Its use is limited to the Administration Screen area, /wp-admin/
• After login, WordPress sets the wordpress_logged_in_[hash] cookie, which indicates when you’re logged in, and who you are, for most interface use.
• WordPress also sets a few wp-settings-{time}-[UID] cookies. The number on the end is your individual user ID from the users database table. This is used to customize your view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics Cookies used:

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Cookie Settings

Also, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0042-online-tracking or www.allaboutcookies.org.

Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:

Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Opera
Apple Safari

To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Do Not Track Signals

Some Web browsers incorporate a "do-not¬ track" or similar feature that signals to Web sites with which the browser communicates that a visitor does not want to have his or her online activity tracked. As of the Effective Date of this policy, not all browsers offer a "do-not-track" option and "do-not-track" signals are not yet uniform. The Site does not currently respond to "do-not-track" signals or other similar features.

Disclosures and Transfers

PTX Partners may transfer or disclose collected personal information to third-party service providers, subcontractors, and/or other PTX Partners affiliated companies for the purpose of managing your request, administration and management of the Site, and/or internal business purposes. Personal information may also be transferred to third-party service providers of identity management, website hosting and management, data analysis, data backup, and/or security and storage service. Collected personal information may be transferred to third-parties located in other countries. PTX Partners will endeavor to take reasonable steps to ensure that such third-parties will provide adequate privacy protection to your personal information. By using the Site, you explicitly consent to the transfer of such data in accordance with this Privacy Statement and as otherwise set forth on the Site.

Additionally, PTX Partners may disclose personal information to third parties under other circumstances, including, without limitation, the following:

• As required by applicable law, statute, rule, regulation or professional standard, or through subpoena, search warrant or other legal process
• When explicitly requested by you
• When required to deliver publications or reference materials requested by you
• When required to facilitate conferences or events hosted by third parties
• As otherwise set forth in this Privacy Policy or on the Site

Data Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We seek to use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the information we process. However, no method of transferring data over the Internet or storing electronic data is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use reasonable and appropriate means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. By using the Site, you acknowledge that the transmission of data over the internet is inherently insecure and assume all risks associated with such transmission. Further, you acknowledge and agree that PTX Partners has no control over the security of data being transmitted over the internet.

Data Integrity

We process personal information only in ways compatible with the purpose for which it was collected, as subsequently authorized by the individual, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to be solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information and data that you provide and submit on the Site.

Access and Correction

Depending on your jurisdiction or the jurisdiction in which the data was collected, you may be entitled to request details regarding personal information about you that we are in possession of. In such instances, we may provide you with the ability to submit a request for access, rectification, erasure, request a copy of your personal information, or to restrict or object to further processing.

You are solely responsible for verifying the ongoing accuracy of the personal information submitted through the Site. If you have an inquiry regarding the accuracy of personal information previously submitted, or have a request to modify such information, please contact us using the contact information below. We will take reasonable steps to permit individuals to correct, amend, or delete information that is demonstrated to be inaccurate. We may limit or deny access to personal information where providing such access would be unreasonably burdensome or inappropriate under the circumstances. All requests to access or change personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Visitors who choose to register with this Site may correct and update their user profiles or unsubscribe from certain communications at any time. Visitors who would like to access or change their profiles or would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact us at info@ptxpartners.com.

Record Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the intended purpose, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, regulation, professional standards or our document retention policies.

Merger and Other Business Transitions

In the event PTX Partners goes through a business transition, such as a merger, or the acquisition or sale of a portion of its assets, your personal information may be among the assets transferred.

Privacy Statement Changes

PTX Partners reserves the right to amend or modify this Privacy Statement from time to time, as determined at Crowe’s sole discretion, by publishing an update version on the Site. PTX Partners encourages you to periodically review this Privacy Statement. You can access the most current version of this Privacy Statement on the Site.

Children Privacy Protection

This Site is not intentionally designed for or directed at children 13 years of age or younger. It is PTX Partners' policy to refrain from intentionally and knowingly collect or maintain personally identifiable information about children under the age of 13.

If you no longer wish to receive promotional communications from us, you may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials by contacting us using the contact information listed below.

How to Contact Us

Questions, comments or concerns about PTX Partners Privacy Statement, or data collection and processing practices can be emailed to info@ptxpartners.com