EASTRIDGE DIRECT-HIRE

PRIVACY and WEBSITE USAGE POLICY

EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2005

Protecting privacy is important to Eastridge Direct-Hire. This policy describes how Eastridge Direct-Hire uses, collects and discloses any personal information you may provide while using Eastridge Direct-Hire websites. This policy also explains what types of services are provided through Eastridge Direct-Hire on-line websites.

1. USE CONSTITUES AGREEMENT AND CONSENT. Use of Eastridge Direct-Hire website(s) indicates your consent to Eastridge Direct-Hire use/disclosure of your personal information according to the terms of this policy. You may not use Eastridge Direct-Hire websites if you do not agree to this policy.


2. AUTOMATIC COLLECTION OF INFORMATION. This Eastridge Direct-Hire website collects information regarding website users, including but not limited to IP addresses of the user and their Internet Service Provider (ISP), when you used our website, your computer's operating system, what parts of the website you visit operating system you are using, the sections of the Website you visit, pages accessed, and any material you may post (such as resumes) or retrieve off the site. This type of information is used by our system administration division, and may be used to make changes to our website. This type of information may be disclosed to others and chronicled for later purposes.


3. COOKIES. The Eastridge Direct-Hire website uses "cookies". Cookies install information on a user's computer to allow the website to recognize the same computer in the future, and to improve the functioning of the use of the website for users. The use of Cookies allows the website to fill in forms automatically, offer you information which you may find useful, or other measures to provide a beneficial experience. In your own browser you may elect to decline cookies; however, this may affect your Eastridge Direct-Hire website experience.


4. PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU. The Eastridge Direct-Hire website may solicit you to provide your CV, resume, name, address, phone number, e-mail address, fax number, etc.). This information may be used to enable us to contact you, to allow you to use specific features of the website, etc. If you do not provide the requested information, you may not be able to access all of the features of the Eastridge Direct-Hire website. Eastridge Direct-Hire may use such information to contact and communicate with you, to reply to your questions, to provide you with information or services, or as applicable law otherwise permits. All communications/information may be kept on file for such period of time as deemed appropriate by Eastridge Direct-Hire, or subject to applicable law.


5. EASTRIDGE DIRECT-HIRE E-MAIL. If you have agreed, Eastridge Direct-Hire may send to you email or other communication containing information about Eastridge Direct-Hire or other entities. You may request Eastridge Direct-Hire to discontinue sending you e-mails at any time by sending an e-mail to webservices@eplicaservices.com.


6. OTHER USE OF INFORMATION. Eastridge Direct-Hire may utilize personal and/or non-personal information (IP addresses, operating systems, etc.) to compile statistics on user characteristics (residence, income, and other demographic information) and use of the Eastridge Direct-Hire website. Eastridge Direct-Hire may provide these types of statistics to other parties. No personally identifiable information is contained in such statistics or reports. You will not be identifiable based on such compilation of data. Eastridge Direct-Hire complies with all applicable law regarding maintaining the confidentiality of all personally identifiable information (social security numbers, phone numbers, addresses, aliases, etc.). All such information will be utilized only in conformance with this policy. Should you decide to no longer use this website, the information you may have previously submitted will remain subject to this policy.


7. PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO OTHER PARTIES. Eastridge Direct-Hire will only disclose personal information under the following circumstances: (a) persons you have authorized Eastridge Direct-Hire to provide such information; (b) Eastridge Direct-Hire may disclose personal information to affiliated business entities, subsidiaries, etc. for employment related use or for reasons regarding your use of the website; (c) Eastridge Direct-Hire may provide your personal information to its clients for employment purposes, or to Eastridge Direct-Hire vendors for usage purposes; (d) Eastridge Direct-Hire may provide your personal information to another business entity in the event of a sale, transfer or merger provided the other entity agrees to keep all such information confidential according to terms at least as strict as this policy; (e) Eastridge Direct-Hire may disclose your personal information as directed by applicable law, law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, investigations of unlawful activity, to comply with a warrant or subpoena or an order of a court to produce employment related records.


8. RECORD RETENTION and SECURITY. Eastridge Direct-Hire maintains all information provided by you at its headquarters at San Diego California, or at other locations deemed appropriate by Eastridge Direct-Hire for the storage of such information. Eastridge Direct-Hire uses security measures applicable to the nature of the information provided. Bear in mind that risks cannot ever be completely eliminated and Eastridge Direct-Hire is unable to guarantee that your personal information will not be disclosed contrary to this policy. Eastridge Direct-Hire complies with all applicable law upon the occurrence of any unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information.


9. YOUR ENTITLEMENT TO ACCESS YOUR OWN PERSONAL INFORMATION. You are entitled to request access to your personal information, as well as Eastridge Direct-Hire's collection, disclosure and use of such information you have provided. To request access, please contact Eastridge Direct-Hire at webservices@eplicaservices.com. You will then be eligible to review such information in accordance with law, to dispute the accuracy or completeness of such information, or to request changes to such information.


10. DISCLAIMER. The legal disclaimer contained on this website limits Eastridge Direct-Hire's liability surrounding your use of this website and your personal information. Please review the disclaimer under the website's legal section. The disclaimer applies to any disputes regarding your use of the website, as if the disclaimer appears in this policy directly.


11. LINKS TO WEBSITES OTHER THAN EASTRIDGE DIRECT-HIRE WEBSITES. The Eastridge Direct-Hire web site may contain links to other unassociated websites. By using this website, you are agreeing to hold Eastridge Direct-Hire harmless for any claims or causes of action that may arise due to the other unassociated websites' collection, use or disclosure of your personal information.


12. AMENDMENTS TO POLICY. This policy may be amended at any time, subject to Eastridge Direct-Hire's sole discretion, with or without notice to users. Updated versions of this policy will be available at this location; your continued use of the Eastridge Direct-Hire websites will signify your consent to any updated policies. In the event any Eastridge Direct-Hire policy posted elsewhere on Eastridge Direct-Hire's websites conflicts with the provisions of this policy, the provisions of this policy shall control.

Eastridge Direct-Hire welcomes your comments and feedback. Please send comments to: webservices@eplicaservices.com