Privacy Policy

EMERGENET – Privacy Policy

EmergeNET LLC, dba Emerge, and incorporated in the state of Michigan, and its principal place of business is located at 512 N. Main Street, Suite 100, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, (“Emerge”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) understands that you are concerned about privacy. We have therefore posted this Privacy and Cookies Policy (this “Privacy Policy”) to let you know what kind of personal information we collect, how it is handled, and with whom it may be shared.

This Privacy Policy applies to the online and offline practices regarding the processing of personal information of all users, including secondary school students, teachers, schools, post-secondary students, teachers, schools, private companies, customers and visitors carried out by Emerge as the data controller, including on the www.emergenet.com website and other related websites that we have linked to this Privacy Policy, and any software programs that we utilize in our (collectively “Websites”) as well as iOS and Android mobile applications (“Apps”). Processing by other affiliated entities or third parties may be governed by separate privacy policies, and we recommend that you review the privacy policies of those websites.

These Websites and Apps which enable access to our platform are intended for users in the United States, specifically within the states of Michigan and Ohio, and are not intended for users in other locations.

If you are located outside of the United States, please note that by using our services and Websites, you may be transferring your personal information to a country that does not have the same data protection laws as your home country.

  1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

PERSONAL INFORMATION

“Personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked to, directly or indirectly, a particular consumer or household. We collect several types of personal information depending on how you use our services and Websites.  We may also record calls made to us. The following are categories (with non-exhaustive examples) of personal information we may collect about you and for each category the purpose for which it may be used:

Categories Examples Purpose of Processing
A. Individual Identifiers and Demographic Information. A real name, company name alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, address, telephone number, account name, driver’s license number, passport number, credit card information, your areas of interest or other similar identifiers, specifically: education history, work history, work preferences, certifications/credentials, student/school associations, extracurricular activities, and skills.
  • Processing orders (including collecting payment and sending invoices).
  • Delivering services.
  • Responding to inquiries.
  • Management of customer accounts, compiling details of user engagement.
  • Sending marketing materials (including offers and other information we feel may be of interest to you).
  • Administration of contests and surveys.
  • Processing job applications and Human Resources Data for purposes of matching users with job opportunities, enabling engagement between school, companies, and other users, administration and communication, and to comply with labor law requirements.
B. Protected Classifications

Protected classifications under applicable law, including gender, ethnicity, age, and citizenship.

 

  • Processing job applications and student data, and to comply with labor law requirements
C. Internet or Network Activity. Browsing history, type of browser you are using, search history, terms you enter into the search functions of our Websites, information on a user’s interaction with a website, application, or advertisement, and the websites you visit immediately before and immediately after you visit our Websites.
  • To evaluate consumer trends and usage related to our Websites and allows us to improve our Website content and offerings accordingly.
  • Sending marketing materials (including offers and other information we feel may be of interest to you).
D. Professional or Employment-Related Information. Student names, addresses, phone numbers, and possible other contact details, current or past job history, performance evaluations, and other professional, economic, and employment details.
  • Processing job applications and employee data for purposes of matching users with job opportunities, enabling engagement between school, companies and other users, administration, and communication, and to comply with labor law requirements.
E. Education Information. Education records related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf, such as grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student identification codes, student financial information, or student disciplinary records.
  • Processing job applications and employee data for purposes of matching users with job opportunities, enabling engagement between school, companies and other users, administration, and communication, and to comply with labor law requirements.
F. Preferences, characteristics, abilities Preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, and facial recognition
  • Processing job applications and employee data for purposes of matching users with job opportunities, enabling engagement between school, companies and other users, administration, and communication, to comply with labor law requirements, and to provide accommodations.
  • We may use facial recognition for user authentication.

 

Personal information does not include:

  • Publicly available– Publicly available information from government records.

 

  • Deidentified or aggregate information– “Deidentified Information” means information that cannot reasonably identify, relate to, describe, be capable of being associated with, or be linked, directly or indirectly, to a particular individual, and for which Emerge has implemented technical safeguards and business processes that prohibit reidentification of the individual. “Aggregate Information” means information that relates to a group or category of individuals, from which individual identities have been removed, that is not linked or reasonably linkable to any individual or household, including via a device.

 

  • Excluded information– Certain laws require separate privacy notices or are exempt from general personal information privacy policy disclosure requirements. Such laws include health or medical information covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) or clinical trial data; and data covered under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

SOURCES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We obtain the categories of personal information listed above from the following categories of sources:

  • Personal information you provide– Emerge collects personal information when you voluntarily submit it to us. For example, we may collect or receive personal information from forms you complete or services you purchase, reviews you post, any requests you submit to our customer service team, any interactions you have with our social media pages, or otherwise from any interactions you have with us through the Websites. If you inquire about a career at Emerge through our Websites, you will be asked to provide information about yourself, including your resume. We utilize a third party provider to host our job applications and assist with the application process. Emerge will use the personal information of job applicants solely for employment evaluation purposes.  By providing your mobile number, you agree that Emerge may send you periodic SMS or MMS messages containing but not limited to essential information, updates, deals, and specials. You may unsubscribe at any time by texting the word STOP. You may receive a subsequent message confirming your opt-out request. Message and data rates may apply.

 

  • Automatically collected personal information– Emerge indirectly collects other information from you automatically through the Websites. For example, we receive personal information from you when you visit and navigate our Websites on any device. Emerge collects some personal information automatically using cookies or other online tracking technologies as described below in this Privacy Policy. We may use third-party companies to help us tailor Website content to users or to serve messages on our behalf. These companies may employ cookies and web beacons to measure advertising or messaging effectiveness (such as which web pages are visited, which messages are responded to, or what products are purchased and in what amount). Any information that these third parties collect via cookies and web beacons is not linked (by them) to any personal information collected by us.

 

  • Personal information obtained from third parties– Emerge may obtain or receive personal information about you from other third party sources. For example, we receive personal information from our business partners or other third party companies. We may merge or combine such personal information with the personal information we collect from you directly or automatically.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We process personal information for the following purposes:

Purpose of Processing Legal Basis
Processing orders (including collecting payment and sending invoices) Performance of our agreement with you
Delivering services Performance of our agreement with you
Responding to inquiries Our legitimate interest, which is the proper functioning of our commercial activity
Management of customer purchases and accounts, compiling details of user engagement Our legitimate interest, which is the proper functioning of our commercial activity
To evaluate consumer trends and usage related to our Websites and allows us to improve our Website content and offerings accordingly Your consent
Sending marketing materials (including offers and other information we feel may be of interest to you) Your consent
Administration of contests and surveys Your consent
Processing job applications and Human Resources Data for purposes of matching users with job opportunities, enabling engagement between school, companies and other users’ administration and communication, and to comply with labor law requirements Our legitimate interest or legal obligation

 

We believe the risk to your data protection rights in connection with personal information that we process on the basis of our legitimate interests is not excessive or overly intrusive. We have also put in place protections for your rights by ensuring proper retention periods and security controls.

If you choose not to receive further specials by e-mail, except if and when you chose to login to your account via email, or in any other instances when there is no ability to opt-out for other reasons, please select the “Unsubscribe” or “Update Profile” link provided at the bottom of any of our e-mail communications

If you choose not to give us personal information, we may not be able to provide you with any services you may request or require or enter into a contract with you.

  1. Limited Sharing of Your Information

We may share your personal information only with schools who are authorized to access such information and who are involved in the job-matching process.  Such sharing is governed by strict protocols to ensure that such personal data is not accessed or shared beyond the scope of any legitimate purposes.  Please note that any and all sharing of personal data is protected by strict safeguards through a combination of access control, security audits, and back-up practices in order to ensure the security and integrity of the platform.

We do not share your personal information with any outside companies that perform services for us.

JOINT PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS

We sometimes offer promotions (like sweepstakes) or other offers in conjunction with a third party. If you choose to participate in one of those promotions or offers, we may share your information with the third party as described in this Privacy Policy, and the third party may collect information from you independently as described in their privacy policies. We recommend that you review the third party’s privacy policy before choosing to participate in a promotion or offer.

OTHER DISCLOSURES

We may disclose your personal information in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements. We may also disclose personal information in order to enforce or apply our rights and agreements, or when we believe in good faith that disclosing this information is necessary or advisable, including, for example, to protect the rights, property, or safety of our businesses, our Websites, our customers, our users, or others, as permitted under the applicable laws, or as otherwise required by law or by government and regulatory entities. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

We may share your data with a third party in the event of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, liquidation or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock with such third party.

III. Retention Period

It is our current policy to retain your personal information in cloud hosting services provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) or any other cloud computing platform for the length of time required for the specific purpose or purposes for which it was collected as detailed below:

Purpose of Processing Applicable maximum retention period
Delivering services 5 years after completion of the order
Responding to inquiries 3 years after the inquiries are closed
Management of user accounts 5 years after closure of the account
Sending marketing materials (including offers and other information we feel may be of interest to you) 3 years after the end of our commercial relationship
Administration of contests and surveys 5 years after the end of the contests or survey

 

While we continue to process your personal information, we will ensure that it is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Otherwise, we securely erase or anonymize your personal information once it is no longer needed.

IV. Access Control and Security of the Information We Collect

The security of your personal information is important to us. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to secure the personal information we collect.  Your personal data is protected by strict safeguards through a combination of access control, security audits, and back-up practices in order to ensure the security and integrity of the platform.  Our regular security audits are performed in order to identify any potential vulnerabilities and to ensure compliance with best practices. Furthermore, the system is backed up weekly, and all backups are securely stored in AWS.  Such backups are performed in order to ensure that data could be restored in case of any emergency and/or system failure. Backup data is secured, and the aforementioned retention periods are applied accordingly.

All access to any Emerge accounts is managed via Single-Sign-On (SSO) authentication for authorized personnel which provides a secure and streamlined login process. When the user is accessing the account via a regular email, Emerge utilizes a magic link authentication system which eliminates the need for any passwords and ensures a secure login experience.

There is always some risk in transmitting information electronically. As we deem appropriate, we use appropriate security measures related to transmission of information. However, we cannot guarantee the security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet. If we forward your personal information to any third party, we require that the third parties have appropriate technical and organizational measures in place to comply with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Emerge is committed to responding as quickly and effectively to any data breaches in order to minimize the potential impact on users and the platform.  In the event of any data breach, Emerge follows industry-standard procedures to contain, investigate, and resolve the issue at hand. We would promptly, within 72 hours of becoming aware of any breach, notify any and all affected users, including details about the breach, the data that may have been compromised, and any recommended actions of users. Furthermore, our industry-standard response plan includes taking immediate steps to contain the breach and prevent any further unauthorized access or data loss. A thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the scope and causes of the breach, followed by implementing measures to remediate vulnerabilities and restore the security of the platform. By strictly adhering to the aforementioned process, Emerge ensures that any data breaches are handled swiftly and responsibly, thereby minimizing risks to users and the integrity of the platform.

V. Children’s Privacy

It is our policy not to knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of thirteen and therefore we do not knowingly distribute such information to third parties or otherwise process such information. Our platform is not directed to individuals under the age of fourteen, and we request that these individuals do not provide any personal information through our platform. If you are a parent/guardian and you suspect that your child may have submitted personal information to us, please contact us as described below. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will strive to delete such information from our files as soon as possible.

VI. Your Privacy Rights/Users Outside of the United States

This section is subject to specific disclosures on privacy rights set forth in Sections VII and VIII below. Despite the fact that the Websites and Apps which enable access to our platform are intended for users in the United States, specifically within the states of Michigan and Ohio, and are not intended for users in other locations, we are committed to facilitate the exercise of your rights granted by the laws of your jurisdiction, which may include the right to request the correction, modification or deletion of your personal information and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (as applicable). We will do our best to honor your requests subject to any legal and contractual obligations.

Subject to local law, you may have additional rights under the laws of your jurisdiction regarding your personal data, such as the right to complain to your local data protection authority and the right to appeal our decision regarding a data rights request.  However, you understand and declare that this Privacy Policy and all documents related hereto, either present or future, be drawn up in the English language only. Les parties déclarent par les présentes qu’elles exigent que cette entente et tous les documents y afférents, soit pour le présent ou la future, soient rédigés en langue anglaise seulement.  Although the Websites and the Apps are accessible worldwide, not all features or services discussed, referenced, provided, or offered through the Websites or on the Apps are available to all persons or in all geographic locations, or appropriate or available for use outside the United States. If you choose to access or use the Websites or the Apps outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and you are solely responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

VII. California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act effective January 1, 2023 (CCPA), California residents have the right to request:

  • The categories of personal information (including sensitive personal information if applicable) we have collected about you;
  • The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected;
  • The business or commercial purpose of collecting, selling, or sharing personal information;
  • The categories of third parties with whom we share or sell personal information;
  • The categories of personal information about you that we have disclosed; and
  • The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

Additionally, you have the right:

  • to know the length of time we retain your personal information;
  • to request deletion of your personal information;
  • to request the correction of any inaccurate data;
  • to opt out of the sale or sharing of your information (if applicable);
  • to limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable); and
  • to not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

In accordance with CCPA, the chart below discloses the categories of data we may have collected or received in the 12 months preceding the effective date of this Privacy Policy from Consumers in connection with providing our Website and to whom we may have disclosed the information for a “business purpose” or “valuable consideration” as those terms are defined under California law. Note that while a category below may be marked, that does not necessarily mean that we have personal information in that category about you.  See also Section I of this policy for more information on categories of personal information we process.

Categories Disclosure for Business Purpose Disclosure for Valuable Consideration
A. Individual Identifiers and Demographic Information. Yes No
B. Protected Classifications Yes No
C. Commercial Information. Yes No
D. Internet or Network Activity. Yes Yes
E. Professional or Employment-Related Information (for example, from applicants). Yes No
F. Education Information (for example, from applicants). Yes No
G. Preferences, Characteristics, abilities Yes No

 

Any sensitive data we collect is used only for a business purpose and not for the purposes of inferring characteristics of a consumer.

Personal data may be provided to our service providers, contractors and, pursuant to Sections 1798.140(ad)(2)(A) and 1798.140(ah)(2)(A) of the CCPA, to third parties.

While we currently do not provide personal information about you to other companies for money, we do collect information to serve your interests. You may opt out of the use of third party cookies using your browser settings and opt out of the use of Google Analytics Cookies by downloading the browser add-on here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Our contact information is listed at the bottom of this policy. To exercise your rights as described in this Privacy Policy, please contact us.  If you submit a data subject request, we will ask for your name, email address and phone number, and we will endeavor to authenticate your account by using the IP address associated with your submission. We may also require that you submit your request via the Websites’ standard authentication procedures (i.e., log on with username or any other authentication method to submit a request) to ensure you are the person you say you are. If this information or these processes are insufficient to verify your identity and assess your privacy request, we may need to ask for additional information.

No discrimination – You will not be subject to discrimination as a result of exercising the rights described herein. In some cases, when you exercise one of your rights, we will be unable to comply with the request due to legal obligations or otherwise, or we will be unable to provide you certain products or services. These responses are not discrimination and our reasons for declining your request or ceasing services will be provided at that time.

Authorized agent – You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. In order to designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, you must provide a valid power of attorney, the requester’s valid government issued identification, and the authorized agent’s valid government issued identification.

California “Shine the Light” Information-Sharing Disclosure: Under California Civil Code sections 1798.83-1798.84, California residents who have an established business relationship with Emerge are entitled to ask us for a notice describing what categories of personal information we share with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. This notice will identify the categories of information shared with and will include a list of the third parties with which it is shared, along with their names and addresses. If you are a California resident and would like a copy of this notice, please submit a written request to us at the contact information listed below with “California Shine the Light Rights” in the subject line.

California Do Not Track Disclosure: We use commercially reasonable efforts to respond to Do Not Track browser settings.

VIII.  Texas Privacy Rights

Effective July 1, 2024, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“Act”) regulates the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers’ personal data by certain business entities. It grants specific rights to users to determine whether an entity processes their personal data, to access it, to correct inaccuracies in the data, and to opt out of the processing of their personal data for certain purposes. The Act also imposes duties on entities subject to the Act to limit the collection of personal data, to provide notice about information collected, and to respond to user requests for access and correction of information, among other responsibilities.

Your Rights Under The Act Include:

  • Right to know whether a company is processing the user’s personal data and to obtain the personal data in a readable format;
  • Right to correct inaccuracies in the user’s personal data, taking into account the nature of the data and the purposes for processing the data;
  • Right to delete personal data provided by or obtained about the user;
  • Right to opt out of the processing of personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of a decision made by the company concerning the user that results in the provision or denial by the company of the following:
    • financial and lending services;
    • housing, insurance, or health care services;
    • education enrollment;
    • employment opportunities;
    • criminal justice; or
    • access to basic necessities, such as food and water.
  • Right to not face retaliation or discrimination for exercising these rights.

 

Companies that operate exclusively online and have a direct relationship with a user are required only to provide an email address for the submission of requests.

  • Responding to an authenticated user’s request to exercise any right without undue delay but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.

The time period to substantively respond to a request may be extended by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary – provided the company responds within the initial 45 days and provides a reason for the extension.

A company’s response to a user request must be free of charge, up to twice annually per user – unless the request is unfounded, excessive, or repetitive, in which case the user may be charged a reasonable administrative cost.

A company that declines a user’s request must provide the user with notice of that decision, including a justification for the declination and instructions on how to appeal the decision.

IX. Cookies

When you visit or interact with our Websites, we (or our third-party providers) may use “cookies” or other similar technologies to personalize and enhance your experience. A “cookie” is a small piece of information sent to a visitor’s computer or other Internet-connected devices to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to store information or settings in the browser. Cookies are used to make our Websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide data to the Website owners. Our Websites use required cookies, functional cookies, and analytics and performance cookies.

Except for technical cookies, in some cases the storing of cookies on the device of a visitor requires consent. By continuing browsing the Website after having seen the cookies banner displayed on the home page of the Website, the visitor consents to the storing of cookies on his/her device. Where such consent is required, this consent is valid for a period of 13 months.

Required cookies enable you to move from page to page and to use features on our Websites while your browser remains open. For example, required cookies allow you to add products to your shopping cart and carry the contents of your cart to checkout.

Functional cookies last from visit to visit. For example, functional cookies may be used to recognize you as a previous user to provide a more personalized experience. They are stored in your computer, device, or browser until you choose to delete them.

Analytics and performance cookies allow us to collect data concerning the Websites, including the number of visitors, where the visitors have come from, and the length of time visitors spend on the Websites, which allows us or third-party providers to analyze how our Websites are used and how our Websites are performing. We use the following third-party providers for analytics and performance tracking, and you can learn more about their privacy policies and how to opt-out of their cookies by clicking on the appropriate link below:

X. Apps

Apple App Store 

Data from Users 

The following information is typically what is required by users to utilize iOS devices (e.g., iPhone, iPad) and get access to the App Store. 

  1. Apple ID:
  2. Email Address: Users must create an Apple ID, which requires a valid email address.
  3. Password: Users must create a secure password for their Apple ID.
  4. Personal Information: Users may be prompted to provide their full name, date of birth, and country/region during the Apple ID creation process.
  5. Payment Information (if applicable):
  6. Users may need to provide credit card information or select a payment method (e.g., Apple Pay) for in-app purchases or paid apps.
  7. Alternatively, users can choose to set up a payment method later or select “None” for free apps.
  8. Device Information:
  9. Users must have a compatible Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) with an up-to-date operating system to access the App Store.
  10. Two-Factor Authentication (optional but recommended):
  11. Users may be asked to enable two-factor authentication for added security, requiring a trusted device or phone number for verification.

Data Accessible by the Developer 

This is some of the information that Emerge may have access to as the developer/publisher of the application. 

  1. User Information:
  2. Analytics Data: Developers can access aggregate analytics about app usage, such as the number of downloads, user retention rates, and engagement metrics through Apple’s App Analytics.
  3. User Reviews and Ratings: Developers can read and respond to user reviews and ratings on their app listing.
  4. Performance Metrics:
  5. App Store Connect Dashboard: Provides insights into sales, downloads, and trends. Developers can monitor app performance over time.
  6. Crash Reports: Developers receive reports on app crashes and errors to help diagnose and fix issues.
  7. Beta Testing Feedback:
  8. TestFlight: Developers can use TestFlight to distribute beta versions of their apps and collect feedback from beta testers, including crash reports and user comments.
  9. User Consent Information:
  10. Developers must manage user consent for data collection and tracking as per Apple’s privacy guidelines, though they will not have direct access to individual user consent statuses.
  11. Sales and Financial Reports:
  12. Developers can access financial performance data related to app sales and in-app purchases, including revenue reports.

Google Play Store 

Data from Users 

The following information is typically what is required by users to utilize Android devices (Android phones, Chromebooks) and get access to the Play Store. 

  1. Google Account:
  2. Email Address: Users must create a Google Account, which requires a valid email address (this can be a Gmail address or another email).
  3. Password: Users must create a secure password for their Google Account.
  4. Personal Information:
  5. Users may be prompted to provide their name and date of birth during account setup.
  6. Payment Information (if applicable):
  7. Users may need to enter credit card details or select a payment method (e.g., Google Play gift card, PayPal) to make purchases or download paid apps.
  8. Users can also choose to skip payment information for free apps.
  9. Device Information:
  10. Users must have a compatible Android device (smartphone or tablet) with the Google Play Store pre-installed and a supported version of the Android operating system.
  11. Two-Step Verification (optional but recommended):
  12. Users can enable two-step verification for added security, requiring a second form of authentication (e.g., a text message or authenticator app) when signing in.

Data Accessible by the Developer 

This is some of the information that Emerge may have access to as the developer/publisher of the application. 

  1. User Information:
  2. Analytics Data: Developers can access aggregate user analytics through the Google Play Console, including install counts, user engagement metrics, and retention rates.
  3. User Reviews and Ratings: Developers can read and respond to user reviews and ratings left on their app listing.
  4. Performance Metrics:
  5. Play Console Dashboard: Provides data on installs, uninstalls, and overall app performance, including session duration and active users.
  6. Crash Reports: Developers receive reports on crashes and ANRs (Application Not Responding) from the Google Play Console.
  7. Beta Testing Feedback:
  8. Developers can manage beta testing through the Play Console, allowing them to release beta versions and gather feedback from users, including bug reports and user insights.
  9. User Behavior Insights:
  10. Google Play Developer Policies: Developers can access information about how their app complies with Google Play policies and how it performs compared to competitors.
  11. Financial Reports:
  12. Developers can access sales and revenue reports related to app purchases, subscriptions, and in-app purchases, including detailed breakdowns of earnings.

 

Google Analytics:

To opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

To learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Our Websites also use “social buttons” to enable users to share or bookmark web pages to third-party social media sites. You can learn more about the privacy policies of these third-party sites and how to opt-out of their cookies by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Facebook.com: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
Linkedin.com: https://privacy.linkedin.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/en/privacy
WedgeHR: https//www.wedgehr.com/privacy/

The majority of web browsers accept cookies and similar files, but you can usually change your browser settings to prevent this. If for any reason you decide that you do not like our use of certain cookies, you can simply change your settings. However, if you do so, some functionality of our Websites may be lost. The setting of each browser is different. It is described in the browser’s help menu.

» Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop

  • ✓Click the access Menu button and then choose “Options”
  • ✓Choose “Privacy & Security”
  • ✓Set the History Section on “Use custom settings for History”
  • ✓Uncheck the box “Accept cookies from websites”.
  • ✓All changes you have made will be automatically saved.

» Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

  • ✓Select the Tool button, then Internet Options.
  • ✓Select Privacy Tab, and then under Settings, move the cursor to the top to block all cookies or to the bottom to allow cookies, then click on OK.

» Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

  • ✓Select the Chrome menu icon.
  • ✓Click on “Settings”.
  • ✓At the bottom, click on “Advanced”.
  • ✓Under “Privacy and security,” click on “Content settings”.
  • ✓Click on “Cookies”.
  • ✓Turn “Allow sites to save and read cookie data” on or off.

» Safari: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/cookies/

  • ✓Click on “Settings” > “Safari” > “Privacy” > “Cookies and website data”
  • ✓Then select “always block cookies”.

» For Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

To change your cookie preferences, CLICK HERE.

If you have any specific questions about the use of cookies on our Websites, please feel free to contact us at any time as described below, with a subject line “Cookie Request.”

XI. Disclaimer of Warranties

By its nature, the Websites or the Apps may contain errors, bugs, and other problems that could cause system failure, and the underlying features may not yet be complete. There is no guarantee of the continuing functionality of such features. Because the Websites and the Apps are subject to change, Emerge reserves the right to alter the Websites at any time, and any reliance on the Apps is at your own risk. YOU ACCEPT THE WEBSITES AND THE APPS “AS IS.” EMERGE MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE WEBSITES OR THE APPS AND. EMERGE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES RIGHTS.

The Apps may contain links to other independent third-party websites (“Linked Sites”). These Linked Sites are provided solely as a convenience to our users. Such Linked Sites are not under Emerge’s control and Emerge is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of such Linked Sites, including any information or materials contained on such Linked Sites. We operate social media pages on third party networks and have social media icons on our website. Social media providers are unaffiliated with us, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of social media providers. Social media providers have their own terms of use and privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those policies whenever you visit their websites or interact with their platforms.

XII. Exclusion of Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL EMERGE BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY, FOR ANY GENERAL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, DIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, OR USE OF THE WEBSITES OR THE APPS, THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR RELATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.  BY USING THE WEBSITES OR THE APPS, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY BE WAIVING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS THAT ARE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN OR UNSUSPECTED. ACCORDINGLY, YOU AGREE TO WAIVE THE BENEFIT OF ANY LAW, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, THAT OTHERWISE MIGHT LIMIT YOUR WAIVER OF SUCH CLAIMS. The foregoing limitations apply even if any of the events or circumstances giving rise to such damages were foreseeable and even if Emerge was advised of or should have known of the possibility of such losses or damages.

XIII. Limitation of Liability

Except as otherwise required by applicable law, if, notwithstanding the other provisions of this Privacy Policy, Emerge is found to be liable to you for any damages or losses which arise out of or are in any way connected to this Privacy Policy or your use of Websites or the Apps, the total aggregate liability of Emerge for any and all such claims, regardless of the form of action, is limited to US$50.

XIV. Dispute Resolution

Emerge welcomes feedback and questions on this Privacy Policy. If you have any complaints about this Privacy Policy or Emerge’s management of personal information, please contact us first as described below. Complaints will be resolved internally in accordance with our complaints procedures. You agree that all matters relating to your access to or use of the Websites or the Apps, including all disputes, will be governed by the laws of the United States and by the laws of the state of Michigan, excluding its conflicts of law principles.  The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically excluded. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT REQUIRES YOU TO ARBITRATE CERTAIN DISPUTES AND CLAIMS WITH EMERGE AND LIMITS THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU CAN SEEK RELIEF FROM US. You agree that to the fullest extent permitted by law all disputes, claims, suits, or controversies arising out of or in any way connected with this Privacy Policy and the use of the Services (collectively, “Disputes”), shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under the Commercial Dispute Resolution Procedures and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, “AAA Rules”) of the AAA, as modified by these Terms. There shall be one (or if either party so requests, then by a panel of three arbitrators) appointed in accordance with the Rules, and you waive your rights to have any and all Disputes resolved in a court; provided, however, that this agreement to arbitrate does not extend to Disputes in which either party seeks (i) injunctive or other equitable relief for the alleged unlawful use of intellectual property, including, without limitation, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, logos, trade secrets or patents, (ii) the right to pursue enforcement actions through applicable U.S. federal, state, or local agencies where such actions are available, or (iii) injunctive relief in a U.S. court of law. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitration proceedings and decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be kept confidential (and may not be disclosed) by the parties or the arbitrator(s), except to the extent necessary to compel any award made by the arbitrator(s). The location of the arbitration shall be in  Detroit, Michigan,  To the extent that any lawsuit or court proceeding is permitted under this Privacy Policy, or for any other reason, to the fullest extent permitted by law you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts and federal courts located in Detroit, Michigan for the purpose of litigating all such disputes. You also waive your rights to a jury trial.  Any claim under this Privacy Policy must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim or cause of action is barred. You agree to the admissibility of computer records and electronic evidence in any dispute herein.

XV. Exercising Your Privacy Rights

When exercising the rights or options described in this Privacy Policy, the following guidelines apply:

  • No fee usually required– You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal information (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee or decline to comply with your request if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive.
  • What we may need from you– When exercising your rights or otherwise assisting you, we may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity. This is a security measure to ensure we do not disclose personal information to any person who is not entitled to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up our response.
  • Time to respond– We will respond to all legitimate requests within any statutorily required timeframes. We may need to request additional time to respond, for instance if your request is particularly complex or you have made a number of requests. In this case, we will notify you of the delay and may continue to update you regarding the progress of our response.

XVI. How to Contact Us

Emerge welcomes feedback and questions on this Privacy Policy. If for any reason you wish to contact us, our contact information is:

EmergeNET LLC, dba Emerge

Attn: Emerge Privacy Agent

512 N. Main Street, Suite 100

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067,

Email: support@emergenet.com

To exercise your rights as described in this Privacy Policy, please CLICK HERE.

XVII. Changes

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time and will post any changes to this Privacy Policy as soon as they go into effect. Please refer back to this Privacy Policy on a regular basis. Your continued use of the Websites following posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

This Privacy Policy was last updated January 27, 2025.

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