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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 5, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how YA Group LLC (“YA Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in connection with our websites (including yagroup.me and any subdomains), products, services, communications, events, and any other online or offline interactions where we provide a link to or otherwise make this Privacy Policy available (collectively, the “Services”).

YA Group LLC
6450 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States
(888) YA-00399
info@yagroup.me

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1) Who this policy covers and scope

  • This Privacy Policy applies to consumers and business contacts in the United States who interact with our Services.
  • If you apply for a job with us or otherwise interact with us in a human resources context, this policy applies to the personal information we collect about job applicants. If you are a current employee or contractor, a separate notice may apply.
  • This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or applications that we do not own or control, even if linked to/from our Services.

2) Notice at Collection (California and similar state laws)

The following disclosures are intended to satisfy notice-at-collection obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA) and similar U.S. state privacy laws.

a) Categories of Personal Information We Collect

  • Identifiers: name, alias, postal address, email address, phone number, unique identifiers, online identifiers, IP address.
  • Customer Records: account credentials, billing and shipping address, contact preferences.
  • Commercial Information: records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered.
  • Internet/Network Activity: browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our Services, including cookies, device data, and analytics.
  • Geolocation Data: approximate location derived from IP address; precise location if you enable it on your device.
  • Audio/Visual/Similar Information: customer support recordings (with notice), photos or content you submit.
  • Professional or Employment-Related Information: job application details (e.g., resume/CV, employment history).
  • Inferences: preferences, characteristics, or trends derived from other information.
  • Sensitive Personal Information (only if you choose to provide or enable): precise geolocation; account log-in plus password; payment card numbers are processed by our payment processor and not retained by us except limited transaction metadata.

b) Sources of Personal Information

  • Directly from you (forms, account registration, purchases, communications).
  • Automatically through cookies, pixels, SDKs, and similar technologies.
  • From third parties such as service providers, analytics and advertising partners, social media platforms, and publicly available sources.

c) Purposes for Collection and Use

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
  • Process transactions and fulfill requests.
  • Communicate with you, including customer support and marketing.
  • Personalize content and experiences.
  • Conduct analytics, research, and service development.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, security incidents, and abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
  • Support corporate transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).

d) Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements, or to resolve disputes. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and our legal obligations.

e) Selling and Sharing

  • We do not sell personal information for money.
  • We may “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or “targeted advertising” as these terms are defined under applicable state laws, through third-party cookies and similar technologies.
  • You can opt out of “sale”/“sharing”/“targeted advertising” as described in Section 10.

f) Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information

We do not use or disclose Sensitive Personal Information to infer characteristics about you or for purposes other than those permitted by law (e.g., to provide requested services, ensure security, or comply with law). You may request to limit the use of Sensitive Personal Information as described in Section 10.

g) Financial Incentives

We currently do not offer financial incentives related to your personal information. If we do in the future, we will provide program terms at the time of offer and obtain your opt-in consent.

h) Recognition of Opt-Out Preference Signals

Where required by law (e.g., California, Colorado), we honor opt-out preference signals such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) for browser-based operations. See Section 10.

3) Personal Information We Collect in Detail

  • Account and Contact Data: name, email, phone, mailing address, company, role/title, communication preferences.
  • Transaction and Payment Data: purchase details, order history, limited payment metadata. Payment information is collected and processed by our payment processor and is not stored by YA Group except where necessary for records.
  • Usage Data and Online Identifiers: device type, browser type, IP address, cookie IDs, mobile IDs, pages viewed, links clicked, time spent, and referring/exit pages.
  • User Content: messages, feedback, support inquiries, survey responses, and files you upload.
  • Job Applicant Data: resume/CV, cover letter, employment history, education, qualifications, references, and where permitted, background check information.
  • Location Data: approximate IP-based location; precise location if you enable device permissions.

4) Cookies and Online Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies to:

  • Make the Services work (strictly necessary).
  • Measure performance and analytics.
  • Remember your preferences.
  • Deliver and measure advertising, including cross-context behavioral advertising/targeted advertising.

Your choices:

  • Use our cookie banner and settings where available.
  • Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Opt out of targeted ads: optout.aboutads.info and optout.networkadvertising.org; for mobile apps, use your device settings and the DAA AppChoices tool.
  • We do not respond to browser Do Not Track signals. We do honor legally required opt-out preference signals (e.g., GPC) as noted above.

5) How We Use Personal Information

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
  • Authenticate users and secure accounts.
  • Process transactions, payments, and fulfill orders.
  • Communicate with you about your account or transactions.
  • Send marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).
  • Personalize content, experiences, and ads.
  • Analyze usage, conduct research, and improve our Services.
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent security incidents and illegal activities.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
  • Support business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale).

6) How We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Service Providers/Processors: hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support, email/SMS delivery, security, and other operational services.
  • Advertising and Analytics Partners: to facilitate analytics, measure campaigns, and provide targeted advertising (this may constitute “sharing” or “targeted advertising”).
  • Business Partners and Affiliates: for operational and transactional purposes consistent with this policy.
  • Legal and Compliance: to comply with law, lawful requests, and legal process; to protect rights, safety, and property; to enforce agreements or investigate suspected violations.
  • Corporate Transactions: in connection with a merger, financing, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of all or part of our business or assets.
  • With Your Consent or at Your Direction.

We may de-identify or aggregate personal information and use and disclose such information for any lawful purpose. We will not attempt to re-identify de-identified data except as permitted by law.

7) Security

We use reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will delete it. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us at info@yagroup.me. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16.

9) Communications and Marketing

  • Email: You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at info@yagroup.me. We may still send you non-marketing communications (e.g., transactional or service-related).
  • SMS/Texts: If you opt in to receive SMS, you can reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Message and data rates may apply.
  • CAN-SPAM/TCPA: We comply with applicable laws governing marketing communications.

10) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., CA, CO, CT, UT, VA) and subject to exceptions, you may have the following rights:

  • Access/Know: Request confirmation and a copy of personal information we maintain about you, including specific pieces and categories, sources, purposes, and disclosures.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Correct: Request correction of inaccuracies.
  • Portability: Request a copy of certain information in a portable format.
  • Opt-Out of Sales/Sharing/Targeted Advertising: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information or its use for targeted advertising.
  • Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit certain uses and disclosures of sensitive personal information.
  • Appeal: If we deny your request (where required by law), you may appeal our decision.
  • Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

How to exercise your rights:

  • Submit a request by emailing info@yagroup.me with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
  • Call us at (888) YA-00399.
  • If available on our website, use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or cookie preferences to opt out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising. We also process legally recognized opt-out signals (e.g., GPC) for browser-based interactions.
  • To limit the use of sensitive personal information, contact us at info@yagroup.me.

Verification and authorized agents:

  • We may need to verify your identity to process your request, which may include matching identifying information you provide with our records.
  • Authorized agents must provide proof of authorization and we may require the consumer to verify their identity directly with us.

Appeals:

  • Where required (e.g., CO, CT, VA), you may appeal a denial by contacting info@yagroup.me with “Privacy Appeal” in the subject and explaining the basis for your appeal. We will inform you of our decision and further options if applicable.

California “Shine the Light”:

  • California residents may request information regarding our disclosure of certain categories of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year. To make a request, email info@yagroup.me with “Shine the Light Request” in the subject line.

Nevada Residents:

  • We do not sell covered information as defined under Nevada law. Nevada residents may submit opt-out requests at info@yagroup.me.

11) International Users

Our Services are operated in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions with data protection laws that may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12) Third-Party Links and Integrations

The Services may link to third-party websites, apps, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. Your interactions with those features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

13) Data Retention

We retain personal information as described in the Notice at Collection. Criteria include the nature of the information, the purposes for which it was collected, operational needs, applicable limitation periods, and legal obligations. When no longer needed, we will delete or de-identify information, unless retention is required by law.

14) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates when changes were last made. Material changes will be posted on our website or otherwise communicated as required by law. Your continued use of the Services after an update constitutes acceptance of the changes.

15) Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring this Privacy Policy is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact info@yagroup.me or (888) YA-00399.

16) Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: info@yagroup.me
  • Phone: (888) YA-00399
  • Mail: YA Group LLC, 6450 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States

Additional Disclosures for Context

  • Controller/Responsible Entity: YA Group LLC is responsible for the processing of your personal information described in this policy.
  • Terms: Your use of the Services is also subject to any applicable Terms of Use or similar agreement presented by YA Group.