Introduction

Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC (www.your-poc.com) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members and providing a safe, secure user experience. This Privacy Policy outlines the online data collection and usage practices for www.your-poc.com. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other means. Data collected through our website may be stored and processed in the United States.

Responsible Use of Information

Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC (www.your-poc.com) ensures that any information collected online is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website, www.your-poc.com, contains links to third-party websites over which we have no control. Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked websites to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

Disclosure of Information

We do not disclose your personal information, combined personal and demographic information, or details about your use of www.your-poc.com (such as areas visited or services accessed) to third parties, except in the following cases:

  1. With Your Consent: If you consent to share your information, such as opting to receive job opportunities, products, or services from third parties during registration, we may provide your contact information to employers, recruiters, event coordinators, or marketers for communication purposes.

  2. Service Providers: We may share information with companies or individuals we engage to perform functions on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, marketing, payment processing, or customer service. These entities may access your personal information as needed but are prohibited from sharing it with others.

  3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, requested by a governmental entity, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

    • Comply with legal requirements or processes.

    • Protect our rights or property.

    • Prevent a crime or protect national security.

    • Ensure the personal safety of users or the public.

  4. Business Transfers: We may disclose or transfer information to a third party acquiring all or a substantial portion of our business through merger, consolidation, or asset purchase. In the event of bankruptcy, we or our trustee may sell or license such information in a court-approved transaction. You will be notified via email or a prominent notice on www.your-poc.com of any such transfer.

Use of Your Information

We use personal, demographic, collective, or technical information collected on www.your-poc.com to:

  • Operate and improve the website.

  • Enhance user experience.

  • Deliver products and services.

With your consent, we may use your information to:

  • Inform you of other products or services offered by Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC.

  • Send updates, promotions, or information about job opportunities and postings via email or other communications.

  • Provide free informational newsletters on topics like career management.

Feedback or contact submissions on our website become our property and may be used for marketing purposes or to contact you for further information.

Other Uses of Information

We may share aggregated, anonymous data about visitors to www.your-poc.com with clients, partners, or third parties to provide insights into visitor demographics or job-related data (e.g., qualifications, schooling, or experience). Such data is anonymized and does not identify individuals.

Information collected on co-branded pages or featured employer sites may be subject to the privacy policies of those entities. Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC is not responsible for their use of your information.

If you apply for a position through a linked website and provide information on gender, race, or other protected status, such data will be used only as required by law for reporting purposes and kept separate from job applications. Providing this information is voluntary, and refusal will not result in adverse treatment.

Blogs and Social Networks

Information you post in public areas of www.your-poc.com or affiliated social media groups (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) may be collected and used by others. Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC is not responsible for third-party use of such information.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies to personalize and enhance your online experience. Cookies are text files placed on your device by our web server to track your interactions and improve site functionality. You can accept or decline cookies via your browser settings, but declining cookies may impact your experience on www.your-poc.com.

Security of Personal Information

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. When you place an order or become a member, your credit card information is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. However, no method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

Minors

www.your-poc.com is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors or condone unlawful communication with them.

Copyright Policy

1. Commitment to Intellectual Property

Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC (www.your-poc.com) respects intellectual property rights and complies with U.S. copyright law.

2. Copyright Obligations

  • Prohibited Actions: Members may not reproduce copyrighted works (e.g., articles, videos, software, or web content) in violation of the law, whether or not registered with the U.S. Copyright Office or marked with a copyright symbol (©).

  • Copyright License: We hold an Annual Copyright License from the Copyright Clearance Center, allowing internal reproduction and distribution of licensed text-based content within Professional Overseas Contractors, LLC. This does not extend to external use.

  • Permissions: For external reproduction of copyrighted works not covered by our license, employees must request permission via www.copyright.com or the copyright holder’s Rights and Licensing Department.

3. Handling Copyright Infringement

Members are expected to comply with copyright laws. Witnesses to potential infringements should educate peers on compliance. Illegal duplication may result in disciplinary action and, in some cases, criminal prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice via https://tips.fbi.gov.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Continued use of www.your-poc.com after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. Please review this policy periodically.