Effective Date: May 21, 2025
Buchanan Company, Inc. and its affiliated websites:
(“we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy.
Who We Are
We are a group of affiliated companies operating under Buchanan Company, Inc., serving clients across various sectors. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our websites or services.
Information We Collect:
Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Comments and inquiries
- Information submitted via contact, application, or registration forms
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Comment content
- IP address
- Browser user agent string
This helps with spam detection and site functionality.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Save login and site preferences
- Track site analytics
You may disable cookies through your browser, but some site functions may be affected.
Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries or fulfill requests
- Process orders
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Communicate updates, promotions, and service changes (unless you opt out)
We will not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties except as necessary to fulfill your request or comply with legal obligations.
Hireflix Usage
In the context of hiring, we may use Hireflix, a third-party video interview platform, to collect candidate responses.
When using Hireflix:
- You voluntarily provide information, including video, audio, and application data.
- The platform may collect technical data (IP address, device information, browser type).
- Your data is stored and processed securely by Hireflix, under their own Privacy Policy.
- We access this data solely for evaluating candidates in our hiring process and do not use it for any other purpose.
By participating in a Hireflix interview, you consent to this usage.
Data Sharing and Retention
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.
- Registered user data is stored in their profile and editable by the user and site administrators.
- Application or contact form submissions may be stored for review and hiring/communication purposes.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request a copy of your data
- Update or correct personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent or opt out of communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the email or phone number on our websites.
Security
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data both online and offline:
- HTTPS encryption for transmitted data
- Access restrictions for authorized personnel only
- Secure servers and data storage
Embedded Content & External Links
Articles on our sites may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles) from third parties. These behave as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Surveys & Contests
Participation is voluntary. Collected information (e.g., contact details, demographics) is used for administering contests and improving our services.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Revisions will be posted here with the updated effective date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via the contact information available on any of our websites.