{"id":12067,"date":"2021-02-22T11:26:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T11:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hksdevelopment.wpengine.com\/?page_id=11901"},"modified":"2025-08-11T21:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T21:47:08","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HKS Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Last updated June 16, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS\u2019s Privacy Policy describes how HKS, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, \u201cHKS\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d or \u201cus\u201d), process the personal information of our website visitors, and when you contact us using an online form on HKSinc.com. We may update and make changes to this policy, so we encourage you to review it periodically. By providing information to us, you expressly acknowledge and agree to the terms of this privacy statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS complies with all applicable data protection and privacy laws. Whether you&#8217;re a client, consultant or vendor reaching out to us for the first time, signing up for updates, applying for a job, or just browsing, we want you to know how your data is handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have choices about the data we collect from you. When asked to provide personal data, you may decline. If you choose not to provide data that is necessary to access certain website products or features, you may not be able to use that product or feature. You may withdraw your consent to use your personal data at any time by reaching out to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any specific questions, please email our data protection team at <a href=\"mailto:website@hksinc.com\">website@hksinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not knowingly collect or process data from anyone under the age of thirteen (16).\u00a0 If we discover that we have collected or received data from anyone under 16 without verification of parental consent, such information will be deleted. Please contact us if you believe we may have collected or processed data from or about anyone under 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 12 months prior to the \u201clast updated\u201d date of this notice, we have collected the following categories of personal information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal information and identifiers such as name, email address, telephone number, company name, company website,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial information such as organization name; \u00a0business classifications including Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M\/WBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB), Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DIS), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE); project type, project location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Information is Collected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h5\"><em>Information You Provide Directly <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS typically collects personal data directly from individuals who voluntarily give their information to HKS who wish to contact us about our services; from third parties with consent of the individual who owns the data, or where the law otherwise permits HKS to collect the data. Some information is collected automatically, through the use of cookies and log data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may voluntarily provide information, including personal information, to us by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signing up for our mailing list and making general inquiries;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emailing HKS through the use of an online form about our services, employment opportunities, media requests, research requests and other business matters;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commenting on our website content via the commenting platform;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering to attend an HKS-sponsored event; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloading one of our online publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h5\"><em>Information We Collect Automatically<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS\u00a0 automatically collects and stores limited information about you when you interact with <a href=\"http:\/\/hksinc.com\/\">hksinc.com<\/a> (collectively, \u201cour website\u201d) via the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Third-party services such as Google Analytics use cookies to measure, collect, analyze and report web data for purposes of optimizing the experience of users. Cookies are files with small amounts of data, which are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer\u2019s hard drive. HKS does not use Google Analytics or any other similar third-party service to find out the identity of those visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/hksinc.com\/\">hksinc.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log data is information your browser sends us whenever you visit our website. Log data may include information such as your computer\u2019s browser type, the browser version, the pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other information may be passively collected, including internet or other electronic network activity information such as browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer\u2019s interaction with an internet website application or advertisement, and geolocation data on the location of your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h5\"><em>Information from Third Parties<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may automatically \u00a0receive additional information about you from third parties such as such as internet service providers, social networks, data analytics providers, government entities, and data brokers. \u00a0This may include technical information such as your IP address and general geographic location, the type of browser or operating system you are using, the type of device you are using to access our website along with its screen resolution, and language settings. \u00a0Usage data is also collected automatically, such as the pages visited by your device, time spent on those pages, clicks and other interactions such as scrolling, and any referring or exit URLs used. We may combine all of the information we collect or receive about you and use or disclose it in the manner described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Collect Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we receive your personal data, we will process the data that you give us, or we collect from you, so that we can supply you with the information you requested, on the basis that it is necessary for our business interests in promoting and marketing our professional services and, if you instruct us to perform certain actions, services, or functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use your personal data, and may share your personal information with other parties acting on our behalf, for one or more of the following business purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To conduct research about the use of our website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To improve services provided by HKS;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To perform services or carry out our contract with you;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To make informed decisions about business relationships and to prevent inadvertent engagement in illegal or corrupt practices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To comply with HKS\u2019 regulatory and legal obligations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To assess and respond to a complaint you might make to us;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For our own administrative purposes, including training our staff, conducting internal audits, or transferring assets as part of a sale, purchase or investment in the business;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For market research purposes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To conduct investigations of suspicious or harmful activity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To manage risks related to HKS\u2019 contracts and services; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For communications and other marketing purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If we wish to use your personal information for a purpose beyond that for which it was originally provided, we will ask for your consent or seek to rely on another valid legal ground to process your personal information in accordance with the applicable law. HKS does not sell personal information to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Categories of Information Disclosed for a Business Purpose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the preceding 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information for a business purpose for the following categories of third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our affiliates, including HKS-owned businesses and office locations: \u00a0name, address, telephone number, email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Where you have consented to us using your personal data for marketing purposes, we may use your information to conduct marketing and data analysis or to send you updates and news concerning HKS and our business partners. If you wish us to stop using your information for these purposes, please contact us by email at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/privacy-policy\/#hks-modal-popup-contact\">webmaster@hksinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use or Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS &nbsp;does not use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than for the use that is necessary to perform the services reasonably expected by clients and other users who request those services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case that HKS does process data, it will only be according to one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consent: when you have given clear consent for HKS to process your personal data for a specific purpose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legitimate interests: when the processing is necessary for HKS\u2019 legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party (except where your interests or fundamental rights override these).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract: the processing is necessary for a contract HKS holds with a client, consultant or vendor, or because HKS has been asked to take specific steps before entering into a contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal obligation: when the processing is necessary for HKS to comply with the law (not including contractual obligations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclosure of Your Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In instances where we may wish to disclose, or be required to disclose, your personal data to third parties, the disclosure of your data will take place only in accordance with the applicable law. These scenarios include disclosure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HKS\u2019 subsidiaries and affiliates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendors or consultants to facilitate the provision of our services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party service providers and consultants in order to protect the security or integrity of our business, including our databases and systems and for business continuity reasons (including cloud service providers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another legal entity, on a temporary or permanent basis, for the purposes of a joint venture, collaboration, financing, sale, merger, reorganization, change of legal form, dissolution or similar event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attorneys in connection with negotiation of a contract, dispute resolution, and other legal advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax advisors for purposes of tax filings, obtaining tax credits, negotiating tax liabilities, and other tax advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public authorities where we are required by law to do so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other third party where you have provided your consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, we may disclose your information to any person as required by law and specifically to any government agency if we believe in good faith that we must do so to comply with the law or that doing so is required to prevent, detect, investigate or remedy improper conduct potentially affecting HKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retention and Storage of Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS retains contact information including personal data for a reasonable time, typically as long as it is necessary to carry out the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy, and according to retention periods required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where we store your data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The personal data that we collect from you may be shared with other HKS entities transferred to and stored at a destination outside the European Economic Area (\u201cEEA\u201d), in countries whose laws provide for a lower standard of protection for personal data than in the European Union. However, we will provide contractual safeguards or provide that other safeguards are in place and provide that your personal data is appropriately protected, and that enforceable rights and effective legal remedies are available for data subjects, including by means of the EU Model Contract Clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries (for which see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/law\/law-topic\/data-protection\/data-transfers-outside-eu\/model-contracts-transfer-personal-data-third-countries_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/law\/law-topic\/data-protection\/data-transfers-outside-eu\/model-contracts-transfer-personal-data-third-countries_en<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidentiality and Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HKS seeks to safeguard all personal data that we hold in a confidential and secure manner, and we maintain generally accepted industry standard security measures to protect your personal information from misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure and loss or corruption by computer viruses and other sources of harm. However, no method of transmission over the internet or via other devices is 100% secure. We will take reasonable steps so that your Information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, but we cannot take responsibility for any unauthorized access or loss of personal data that is beyond our control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we put on your computer if you agree. These cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of our Site, which helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our Site and also allows us to improve our site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cookies we use on the Site allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around the site when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our Site works, for example by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing alone, cookies do not personally identify you; they merely recognize your web browser. Unless you choose to identify yourself by opening an account, or filling out a form, you remain anonymous to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Site may contain links to unaffiliated third-party websites, such as news and conference websites. A link does not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility of that website, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Once you link to another website from the Site you are subject to the terms and conditions of that website, including its privacy policy, and we therefore suggest that you read the privacy policies on all third-party websites. We do not accept responsibility for the protection of any data supplied to other websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EU Resident Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The General Data Protection Regulation provides certain rights to individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area. Those individuals may contact HKS regarding those rights via email at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hksinc.com\/privacy-policy\/#hks-modal-popup-contact\">webmaster@hksinc.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are an individual residing within the European Union and the European Economic Area, you have the right to:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain a copy of your personal information. You have the right to obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us as directed above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct your personal information. You may request that we rectify any inaccurate and\/or complete any incomplete personal information by contacting us as directed above. If we disagree and believe the information to be accurate and complete, we will advise you and include a notation on the record that you dispute the information\u2019s accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw your consent to processing. You may, as permitted by law, withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information at any time by contacting us as directed above. Such withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on your previous consent. Please note that if you withdraw your consent, you may not be able to benefit from certain service features for which the processing of your personal information is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing. You may, as permitted by law, request that we stop processing your personal information by contacting us as directed above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request erasure. 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