ARDX (also referred to in this Privacy Policy as “We”, “Us” and “Our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. As a management consulting firm that provides quality service for government contracts, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, We understand the sensitivity of data and take Our responsibility seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how We collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By accessing or using Our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about the type of information ARDX collects, why it is collected, and what is done with it. This Privacy Policy covers the company’s website, https://ardx.net/ and information collected on Our behalf by our business partners such as our applicant tracking system and background check provider.
Information We Collect: ARDX collects information when you visit, read, browse, and/or download information from ARDX.net, which may include personally identifiable information (PII). If you choose to contact ARDX through Our website or apply for a position, the following information may be collected:
• First and Last Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Address
• Company/Organization Name
• Employment History
• Educational Background
• Professional Licenses and Certifications
When you browse through Our website, certain information about your visit may be collected. ARDX's web analytics tools automatically collect and temporarily store the following types of information about your visit:
• Domain from which you access the Internet
• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and search engine used
• Date and time of your visit
• Pages you visited
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
Please be advised that ARDX does not collect information for the purposes of commercial marketing.
How We Use Your Information: ARDX uses the information We collect for purposes including, but not limited to, the following:
· Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
· Improving our services and website functionality
· Responding to inquiries
· Processing applications for employment
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: ARDX uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Our website. A cookie is a small amount of information that is sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer's hard drive. Cookies help to estimate the size of Our audience and analyze certain web traffic patterns. If you do not wish to receive a cookie or if you wish to set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, you have the ability to control and modify cookie settings via your web browser
Data Retention: In order to contact you, ARDX stores your personal information in a record system designed to retrieve information about you by personal identifier (name, personal email address, work phone, personal or mobile phone number, etc.). If you choose to provide ARDX with PII or to provide PII through an email message, request for information, paper or electronic form, questionnaire, survey, etc., ARDX will maintain the information you provide only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
How We Protect Your Personal Information: ARDX takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. In addition, ARDX safeguards your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. Section 552a). However, it is important to note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights Regarding the Information You Provide to Us: Certain state consumer data privacy laws, including in Virginia, provide rights to individuals who share personal information with a business. ARDX will take reasonable steps to honor your privacy rights depending on the state of your residency, as applicable. Below is an overview of how you can exercise your data subject rights and what you can reasonably expect from that process.
• Right to Access Your Personal Information. You may ask Us to disclose the following: (i) categories of personal information We have collected about you; (ii) sources from which We collected your personal information; (iii) business purpose for the collection, selling or sharing of personal information; (iv) categories of third parties to whom We disclose personal information; (v) categories of personal information that We sold or disclosed for a business purpose, if any,; and (vi) specific pieces of personal information We have collected about you.
• Right to Portable Copy of Your Personal Information. You may ask Us to provide a copy of the personal data that you have previously provided to Us in a portable and readily usable format that allows you to transmit the data to another data controller without impediment.
• Right to Correct Your Personal Information. You may ask Us to correct any inaccuracies in the personal information that We have collected from you.
• Right to Delete Your Personal Information. You may ask Us to delete the personal information We have collected from you. Please note that We may not be able to delete certain information that is necessary to comply with Our legal obligations, fulfill the terms of Our agreements with you, or enable internal uses that are aligned with the reasonable expectations of Our clients.
• Right to Opt-Out. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, the use of your personal information for targeted advertising, and the use of your personal information for profiling. You can set your browser to send an opt-out preference signal, but the specific settings that need to be configured depend on the specific browser you use. For example, some web browsers may require a browser extension. To learn more about global privacy controls and browsers which support opt-out preference signals, please visit the global privacy control website, globalprivacycontrol.org.
If you wish to exercise one or more of these rights under applicable law, please contact Us at info@ardx.net or at (757) 410-7704. Please be advised that we may require additional proof of your identity. In addition, you may designate an authorized agent to make a request for you. If you use an authorized agent, We may require the agent to submit proof that they are authorized to act on your behalf.
If Our response to your request does not meet your needs and expectations, you may appeal the decision. Please follow the same request procedure and add the word “appeal” to the subject line of the e-mail or mention it if you call the number provided above. If your appeal is denied, you may be able to contact your Attorney General's office, depending on the state in which you reside, to submit a complaint. The contact information for the Attorneys General Office in Virginia is listed below:
• Address: North Ninth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
• Phone: 804-786-2071
• Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/contact-us/contact-info
Links to Other Sites: ARDX links to external web sites that are managed by private organizations. Once you leave ARDX, you are subject to the privacy policy for the site you are visiting.
How We Share Your Information: We do not sell your personal information. We may share your personal information with:
· Authorized employees and contractors
· Subcontractors or business partners who assist with Our services (under confidentiality agreements)
· Government authorities or law enforcement, when legally required
· Third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, email hosting) under strict confidentiality terms
International Data Transfers: If you are located outside the United States, please note your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal data.
Data of Minors: ARDX does not knowingly collect any information from minors under the age of 16. In the event We learn that a child under the age of 16 has provided Us with personal information, we will delete that information in accordance with applicable law.
Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on Our website with a revised effective date.
Contact Us: For further information about the ARDX Privacy Policy or Our data collection practices, to exercise your data subject rights, or to address complaints, please contact ARDX through one of the following:
· Email: Info@ardx.net
· Mail: 1215 North Military Highway, Suite 754, Norfolk, VA 23502
· Phone: 757-410-7704
· Fax: 866-726-2485