Privacy & Terms

Privacy Policy for BloomGuarden

Last Updated: August 20, 2024

BloomGuarden ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://www.bloomguarden.com] (the "Site") or engage with our services. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

1.1 Personal Data

  • Contact Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Professional Information: Includes your CV, qualifications, work experience, and references if you apply to work with us as a 1099 contractor.

  • Payment Information: Includes billing address, payment method details, and financial information required for processing payments.

  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

1.2 Technical Data

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, browsing actions, and patterns.

  • Cookies: We may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze site usage, and ensure website functionality.

1.3 Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, religious beliefs). If you voluntarily provide us with such information, we will handle it with the highest level of care and confidentiality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Services

  • To process and manage your inquiries, job applications, and contracts.

  • To provide you with the services you request, including outsourced HR, change management services, and HR M&A consulting.

2.2 Communication

  • To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (you may unsubscribe at any time).

  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.

2.3 Compliance and Legal Obligations

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.

  • To enforce our terms and conditions and protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

2.4 Website Improvement

  • To analyze and improve the functionality, design, and content of our website.

  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our website.

2.5 Use of Generative AI (GenAI)

  • We use GenAI technologies to enhance our services, including content generation and data analysis. While using these technologies, we ensure that your personal data is processed in compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide information voluntarily.

  • Contract: To fulfill the terms of our contract with you, such as processing job applications or providing services.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal obligations, including data protection laws.

  • Legitimate Interest: To manage our business, including website functionality and customer service, where your rights and freedoms do not override our legitimate interests.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to law enforcement or other government agencies.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite these efforts, no system can guarantee 100% security, so please take care when disclosing personal information online.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For contractors, we retain your data for the duration of your relationship with us and for a period afterward as necessary to comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@bloomguarden.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We will ensure that any such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, such as the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Please review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

BloomGuarden
2045 W Grand Ave Ste BPMB 230956
Chicago, Illinois 60612-1577 US

Email: contact@bloomguarden.com

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for BloomGuarden

Last Updated: August 20, 2024

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the BloomGuarden website [https://www.bloomguarden.com] (the "Site") and our services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of the Site

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use our Site or services. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

  • Account Registration: If you create an account or submit an application on our Site, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and keep it updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

  • Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any activities that are unlawful, harmful, or interfere with the operation of our Site. This includes, but is not limited to, hacking, distributing malware, or infringing on the rights of others.

2. Services

  • Service Description: BloomGuarden offers outsourced HR, change management services, and HR M&A consulting. The specifics of these services will be agreed upon in separate contracts.

  • Contractors: If you are interested in working with us as a 1099 contractor, you must provide accurate and complete information in your application. Selection as a contractor is at our sole discretion.

  • Newsletter Subscription: By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the email.

3. Intellectual Property

  • Ownership: All content on our Site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of BloomGuarden or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use of the content on the Site is prohibited.

4. Use of Generative AI (GenAI)

  • GenAI Integration: We may use Generative AI (GenAI) technologies to enhance our services, including content creation, data analysis, and client interactions. While using these technologies, we ensure compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.

  • User Responsibility: When interacting with GenAI-powered features, users are responsible for the accuracy and relevance of the data provided. We advise against submitting any sensitive or confidential information that may not be suitable for processing by GenAI.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • No Warranty: The Site and services are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. BloomGuarden does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

  • Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, BloomGuarden shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site or services.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BloomGuarden, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Illinois.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.