hc1® EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) Notice, effective as of November 1, 2023

hc1 Insights, Inc., formerly known as hc1.com Inc. (“hc1”, “us”, “our” or “we”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit the hc1 Web sites (“Visitors”) and individuals associated with organizations who register to use the Services as defined below (“Customers”). This Privacy Policy (the “Statement”) describes hc1's privacy practices in relation to the use of hc1's public Web site ( https://www.hc1.com/), other hc1 Web sites made available from time to time, and applications and services offered by hc1 (collectively, the “Services”).

This notice outlines our general policy and practices for implementing the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF (collectively, DFF Principles). If there is any conflict between the terms in this notice and the EU-U.S. DPF, the DFF Principles will govern. For the purposes of this notice, “personal data” refers to any personally identifiable information that we receive in the U.S. from the European Economic Area (EEA) and/or the United Kingdom “Sensitive personal data” is a subcategory of “personal data” and is defined as personal data specifying medical or health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, or the sex life of the individual.

For more information on how hc1 generally collects and maintains personal data, and to review our policies regarding data privacy and security, please access the hc1 Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy.

Data Processing

hc1 is a data processor on behalf of its Customers. We provide services to our Customers to use to operate aspects of their businesses. hc1 may process Data our Customers submit to our Services or instruct us to process the Data on their behalf. hc1 Customers are data controllers and decide what Data to submit.

Types of Personal Data Collected and Purposes for Using and Disclosing Personal Data

To provide Services to our Customers, hc1 collects personal data that includes, but is not limited to, (1) first and last names; (2) email addresses; (3) telephone numbers; and (4) mailing addresses. hc1 processes Data submitted by Customers for various purposes, including, but not limited to: (1) providing hc1 online Services to our Customers and (2) marketing our products and services to our Customers. To fulfill these purposes, hc1 may access the Data to provide the Services, to correct and address technical or service problems, to follow the instructions of the Customer who submitted the Data, or to fulfill contractual requirements. Please be aware that in rare situations, it may be necessary disclose personal data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

Choice to Limit Use and Disclosure of Personal Data

We recognize that EEA and/or United Kingdom individuals have the right to limit the use and disclosure of their personal data, and hc1 is committed to respecting those rights. We offer individuals the opportunity to opt-out of disclosures of personal data to a third party or the use of personal data for a purpose that is materially different from the purpose(s) for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by the individual. We will comply with the DFF Principles with respect to disclosures of personal data including, when applicable, obtaining the explicit consent (i.e., opt-in consent by way of our Customers) of the individual prior to disclosing personal data to a third party or using personal data for purposes other than those for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by the individual.

Accountability for Onward Transfers of Personal Data to Third Parties

We are potentially liable in cases of onward transfers of personal information to third parties, such as when third parties that act as agents on our behalf process personal information in a manner inconsistent with the DFF Principles. hc1 uses a limited number of third-party service providers to assist us in providing our Services to Customers. These third parties may access, process, or store personal data in the course of providing their services. hc1 maintains contracts with these third parties to ensure that they provide the same level of privacy protection as is required by the DFF Principles and to restrict their access, use and disclosure of personal data in compliance with our DFF Principles obligations. We also transfer personal data to our third party agents, such as: infrastructure as a service providers and vulnerability testing providers.

Right to Access Personal Data

hc1 recognizes that EEA and United Kingdom individuals have the right to access personal data about them, and to limit use and disclosure of their personal data and hc1 is committed to respect this right. Individuals also have the right to obtain our confirmation of whether we maintain personal data relating to you. Further, hc1 will also enable you to correct, amend or delete personal data related to you in our possession and control that is inaccurate or incomplete. Your right to access your personal data may be restricted in exceptional circumstances, including, but not limited to, when the burden or expense of providing this access would be disproportionate to the risks to your privacy in the case in question, or where the rights of persons other than you would be violated by the provision of such access. If hc1 determines that your access should be restricted in a particular instance, we will provide you with an explanation of our determination and respond to any inquiries you may have.

Because hc1 Insights personnel have limited ability to access the data our Customers submit to our Services, individuals who wish to request access, to limit use, or to limit disclosure of his/her Data must provide the name of the hc1 Customer who submitted his or her Data to the Service(s). hc1 will contact the Customer with your request and will support the Customer as needed in responding to your request. To request to access, correct, amend, or delete personal data, please contact hc1 at privacy@hc1.com.

Recourse, Enforcement, and Liability

In compliance with the DFF Principles, hc1 commits to resolve DPF Principles-related complaints about our collection and use of your personal information.  EEA and UK individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding our handling of personal data received in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, should first contact hc1 at:

hc1 Insights, Inc.
6100 Technology Center Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone: 317.219.4646
privacy@hc1.com

In compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, hc1 commits to refer unresolved complaints concerning our handling of personal data received in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF to ICDR/AAA, an alternative dispute resolution provider based in the United States.  If you do not receive timely acknowledgment of your DPF Principles-related complaint from us, or if we have not addressed your DPF Principles-related complaint to your satisfaction, please visit www.adr.org for more information or to file a complaint.  The services of ICDR/AAA are provided at no cost to you.