Kareforce, LLC values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to assure those affiliated with Kareforce, LLC of our commitment and realization of our obligation to meet applicable privacy Laws and industry standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you have not registered with us and want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. We may notify users of material changes via email or through notice on our website. If at any point in time Kareforce, LLC decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner. This Policy applies to Kareforce, LLC, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. By using Kareforce.io, or its affiliated apps (App Store or Google Play) you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy, where permitted by applicable Law.
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Kareforce, LLC does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and conditions of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:
● Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
● Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.
Kareforce, LLC may collect general demographic information (such as age, gender, etc.) to facilitate matching between clients and caregivers and technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and usage analytics to help improve website functionality and user experience. We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is required for service delivery and permitted by appliable Law.
Kareforce, LLC may analyze aggregated user interaction on our website to understand service preferences and what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or to the general public.
Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for in this Policy.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long We are collecting your data for several reasons:
● To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
● To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
● To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
● To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
● To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
Where possible, we apply defined retention periods based on data type. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by Law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.
Use of Information Collected
Kareforce, LLC does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
Kareforce, LLC may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from Kareforce.io
Kareforce, LLC may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current, potential, or future services that may be offered.
Kareforce, LLC will, where required by Law, obtain your consent before sending marketing communications, and you may withdraw consent at any time.
Kareforce, LLC may use third-party services and interactive features, including social media integrations, analytics tools, communication platforms, and embedded content providers. These may include analytics providers, communication tools, and hosting providers. These services may collect your IP address, browser information, and usage data and may use cookies or similar tracking technologies. Such third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies and not by Kareforce, LLC.
Disclosure of Information Kareforce, LLC may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
● as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
● in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
● in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
● as required by Law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
● to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
● as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service on our website;
● as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Kareforce, LLC.
Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable Law, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@kareforce.io
Non-Marketing Purposes
Kareforce, LLC greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Kareforce, LLC products and services, or changes to this Policy). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.
Our services are intended only for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that information from a person under 18 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to info@kareforce.io. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Kareforce, LLC will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.
Despite reasonable safeguards, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. In the event of a data breach or security incident affecting your personal information, Kareforce, LLC may notify affected individuals and applicable authorities as required by Law.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Kareforce, LLC does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Policy applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Kareforce, LLC may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, analytics tools, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and better understand how users interact with our services.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, date and time of access, and other usage information.
We may use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:
Kareforce, LLC may also use third-party service providers, such as analytics platforms, hosting providers, communication tools, or embedded content providers, which may place cookies or tracking technologies on your device subject to their own privacy policies.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies; however, you may modify your browser settings to decline cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of portions of the website.
Some browsers may offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) feature. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, Kareforce, LLC may not respond to such signals at this time.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies and tracking technologies as described in this Privacy Policy.
We may use third-party vendors and service providers to support our operations, including hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers, cloud storage services, communication platforms, and customer support tools. These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and operations are located.
Where required by applicable Law, Kareforce, LLC implements appropriate safeguards for cross-border data transfers, including contractual protections and other lawful transfer mechanisms. By using our services, you acknowledge such transfers, where permitted by Law.
Security
Kareforce, LLC takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way and we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.
While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.
The Company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.
Acceptance of Terms By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within this Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following proper notification or the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions, shall mean that you agree and accept such changes.
How to Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy as it relates to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email (please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line), telephone number or mailing address:
Email: info@kareforce.io
Telephone Number: 631-514-9996
Mailing Address:
Kareforce, LLC
PO Box 301
Islip, New York 11751
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), regarding your personal information.
Subject to applicable Law, California residents may have the right to:
Kareforce, LLC does not sell personal information to third parties for monetary compensation. We also do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes without appropriate legal basis or consent where required by Law.
California residents may submit requests to exercise their privacy rights by contacting us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing your request.
You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, provided that the authorized agent can demonstrate valid authorization and we are able to verify your identity as required by Law.
Kareforce, LLC will respond to verified consumer requests within the timeframe required by applicable California Law.
State Privacy Rights
Residents of certain states, including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other jurisdictions with applicable privacy Laws, may have additional rights regarding their personal information under applicable state Law.
Depending on your state of residence and subject to applicable legal exceptions, you may have the right to:
Kareforce, LLC does not discriminate against individuals for exercising any privacy rights provided under applicable Law.
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing your request.
Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of individuals where permitted by applicable Law and subject to appropriate verification requirements
HIPAA and Healthcare Information
Kareforce, LLC may collect, process, or store information related to healthcare onboarding, workforce credentialing, compliance documentation, and related administrative records.
Kareforce, LLC is committed to implementing reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect sensitive information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), where applicable.
Kareforce, LLC is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any protected health information (“PHI”) processed on behalf of healthcare organizations shall be handled pursuant to applicable agreements, including Business Associate Agreements (“BAAs”) where required by Law.
Kareforce, LLC acts as a service provider or Business Associate only where applicable agreements are in place.
Users and agency partners are responsible for ensuring that any information uploaded to the platform is lawful, accurate, and appropriately authorized for disclosure.
Employment and Background Check Information
Kareforce, LLC may collect, process, store, and transmit information related to employment onboarding, workforce credentialing, compliance verification, and background screening activities in connection with the services provided through the platform.
Such information may include, where applicable:
Background checks, screenings, and employment-related verifications may be conducted by third-party agencies, employers, healthcare organizations, or service providers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Kareforce, LLC may receive, process, or store limited information related to such screenings as necessary to provide its services.
Independent caregivers and other independent service providers using the platform may be required to complete and pay for periodic background screenings, re-screenings, or compliance verifications at intervals determined by Kareforce, LLC, applicable Law, agency requirements, payer requirements, or healthcare industry standards. Unless otherwise specified by Kareforce, LLC or required by Law, independent caregivers may be required to complete updated background screenings at intervals determined by applicable requirements, which may include periodic rescreening, where applicable.
Independent caregivers will promptly disclose any criminal charges, convictions, license suspensions, sanctions, exclusions, or other events that may affect their eligibility to provide services, participate on the platform, or comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Users, employers, agencies, and partner organizations are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted to Kareforce, LLC is accurate, lawfully obtained, and authorized for disclosure and processing.
Agencies onboarding their own caregivers (community habilitation specialists) will be responsible for conducting, securing, evaluating, and setting terms for fees and renewal background check screening as well as any other employment determinant that they require to be an employee of their agency. Kareforce, LLC is not responsible and holds no liability for such determinants and employment decisions.
Kareforce, LLC does not guarantee employment, placement, credential approval, or continued eligibility for any position, assignment, contract, or healthcare-related engagement.
All employment-related and background screening information is handled using commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect the confidentiality and security of such information.
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