Effective Date: 28/05/2025

2. About Centizen

Centizen Inc. is a U.S. based technology company specializing in IT Staffing, General Staffing, Remote Hiring, and Custom Software Development. We operate internationally and serve businesses of all sizes with tailored staffing and technology solutions.

In the context of this policy, Centizen is the data controller for the personal data collected unless otherwise specified.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, depending on how you interact with us:

• Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms on our site, submit your resume, request information, or interact with our team via email, phone, or meetings.
• Service Engagement: When you use our staffing or software development services, we may collect professional details including employment history, skillsets, and business requirements.
• Automated Technologies: We may collect technical information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Third-Party Sources: In some cases, we may obtain your data from trusted partners, job boards, public profiles, or referral networks to enhance our services.

The types of information we collect may include identifiers (e.g., name, email, phone), professional or employment-related data, technical data (IP address, device information), and communication history.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to deliver, enhance, and personalize our services. Our primary purposes include:

• Assessing candidates for staffing opportunities.
• Matching client requirements with qualified professionals.
• Communicating with clients and candidates.
• Managing ongoing projects and service agreements.
• Ensuring platform security and performance.
• Fulfilling contractual and legal obligations.

We may also use aggregated, non-personally identifiable data to improve our internal processes and service offerings.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with trusted third parties for the following reasons:

• With clients during the staffing process (only with candidate consent).
• With vendors providing services such as cloud hosting, analytics, or communications.
• With legal or governmental authorities, as required by law.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer, in which case you will be notified beforehand.

Any third parties with whom we share data are contractually obligated to safeguard your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

6. Data Security

Centizen takes data protection seriously. We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we strive to maintain industry-best practices and continuously monitor our systems for vulnerabilities.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct or update inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@centizen.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and tailor content. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though doing so may impact your experience on our website.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global company, Centizen may store and process personal data in countries outside your own. By interacting with our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to such jurisdictions, subject to appropriate safeguards.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such data, we will delete it promptly.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to:

Centizen Inc.

Email: contact@centizen.com

Website: www.centizen.com

14. Applicable Data Protection and Privacy Laws and Authority Contacts

Centizen complies with global data protection laws applicable to the collection, processing, and storage of personal information. Depending on your location, different laws may apply, including those in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, India, and the United States, including the State of California and the State of Oregon.

Regardless of your residency, these laws do not prevent you from applying to jobs, submitting your resume, or interacting with our website. You may submit data through our platform in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If you believe your personal data has not been handled appropriately or wish to lodge a complaint, you may contact us directly at contact@centizen.com or reach out to the appropriate data protection authority listed below.