Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 8, 2023

 

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy describes how Inspire DMV Hospitality Group accessible at inspiredmvhospitalitygroup.com and getinspiredmv.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of individuals, members, and job applicants who visit our website and use our services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Information Collection

2.1 Information You Provide to Us:
We collect certain personal information from our members when they register for our online membership community, use our digital marketing tools, or apply for job postings. This may include:

• Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address)
• Payment details (if applicable) are processed through our payment processor, Stripe.
• Any additional information required for membership, digital audit sign-up, billing purposes, or job application (such as resume/CV, cover letter, educational background, work experience, and other relevant details)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information:
We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website or use our services, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your usage patterns. This information is used for analytical purposes and to improve the functionality of our website.

 

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing access to our online membership community
• To process payments for membership subscriptions and other purchases
• Delivering digital marketing tools and services
• Personalizing the user experience
• Communicating with members about updates, relevant information, and support
• Facilitating the job application process and evaluating applicants for job postings
• Contacting applicants regarding their application status or related opportunities
• To send you promotional offers, newsletters, and other marketing communications (you can opt-out at any time)
• To conduct research, analytics, and data analysis to improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests

 

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

• With our payment processor, Stripe, for payment processing and fraud prevention
• With our digital service providers to enable the digital audit sign-up form. This allows us to pull up-to-date information about your business data directly from Google when you fill out the form.
• With our service providers who assist us in providing and improving our services
• In response to a legal request or when required by law enforcement agencies, courts, or regulatory bodies
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets (subject to appropriate confidentiality measures)
• We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

 

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our online membership community, delivering digital marketing tools, and managing job applications. These providers may have access to members’ and job applicants’ personal information but are contractually obligated to use it only for the purposes specified by us. We ensure that these service providers are compliant with relevant data protection laws.

 

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect members’ and job applicants’ personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. We employ industry-standard security practices, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers, to safeguard the data we collect. 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

8. Marketing Communications

We may send marketing communications to our members to provide updates, promotions, or other relevant information. You can choose to opt-in or opt out of receiving these communications by following the instructions provided in the messages or by contacting us directly. Job applicants may receive communications related to their application status or other relevant opportunities.

 

9. Data Retention

We retain members’ and job applicants’ personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal requirements. When the information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

 

10. Legal Basis for Processing

We process members’ and job applicants’ personal information based on one or more legal grounds, such as:

• Consent: When you provide us with explicit consent to process your personal information for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

 

11. User Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal information held by us. If you have any questions or would like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

 

12. Policy Updates

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 material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and indicating the “Effective Date” at the top. Your continued use of our services after the changes are implemented constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@inspiredmv

Inspire DMV Hospitality Group
inspire@inspiredmv