Privacy & Cookies Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

1. Introduction

Apex Elite LLC (“Apex Elite,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our Site or Services. We are committed to compliance with CCPA/CPRA (U.S.), GDPR and UK GDPR (EU/UK), APPI (Japan), and other applicable laws. For government contracting (including SAM.gov), we adhere to all federal data security and privacy requirements.

2. Information We Collect

Contact and Professional Data: Name, email, phone, resume, skills, work history, clearances, salary expectations.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies (see Cookie Policy).
From Third Parties: References, public professional profiles, or client-provided data (with appropriate safeguards).

We do not collect sensitive personal data beyond what is necessary for recruitment (e.g., clearances for government roles) unless lawfully required.

3. How We Use Your Information

Provide recruitment and placement services.
Communicate opportunities and updates.
Improve our services and Site.
Comply with legal obligations, including SAM.gov representations and anti-discrimination laws.
With consent for marketing (e.g., newsletters).

4. Legal Basis (GDPR/UK GDPR):

Contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., matching candidates to roles), legal obligations, or consent.

Sharing and Disclosures We share information only as necessary: with potential employers/clients (with consent where required), service providers (under strict agreements), or as required by law. International transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions. We do not sell personal data.

Your Rights

Access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection (subject to legal exceptions).
For California residents (CCPA/CPRA): Additional rights to know, delete, opt-out of sales (we do not sell), and non-discrimination.
To exercise rights, contact privacy@apexelite.io. We respond within required timelines (e.g., 30 days for GDPR).

Security and Retention

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law (e.g., longer for government clearance records).

Children

Our Services are not for individuals under 18.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be notified on the Site. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Our Cookies Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Services, analyze traffic, and personalize experiences.

Cookies We Use

Essential: For Site functionality, security, and navigation. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics: (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage and improve the Site.
Functional: To remember preferences.
Marketing: For targeted advertising and performance tracking (with consent where required).

We may use third-party cookies from trusted providers.

Managing Cookies

You can manage preferences via our consent banner (for EU/UK visitors) or browser settings.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Legal Basis and Compliance

We obtain consent where required by GDPR/UK GDPR/ePrivacy rules. U.S. users are covered under our general Privacy Policy.

Updates

This Policy may be updated; check periodically.