Effective Date: March 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Ardeni Operations (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect through our website at ardenioperations.com (the “Site”) and through our professional services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you voluntarily submit when you:

Complete a contact or consultation request form

Subscribe to our mailing list

Communicate with us by email or phone

Apply for staffing or workforce development services

This may include your name, email address, phone number, job title, organization name, and the content of your message or inquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address and general geographic location, Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers, Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, Clickstream data and interaction patterns

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 6.

2.3 Professional and Employment-Related Information

In the course of providing staffing solutions, workforce development, or government contracting services, we may collect professional credentials, employment history, licenses and certifications, references, and other information necessary to fulfill service engagements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries, consultation requests, and service applications

To deliver and manage our public health, staffing, and workforce development services

To send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)

To fulfill government contracting obligations, including compliance and reporting requirements

To improve our Site, analyze usage trends, and enhance user experience

To detect, prevent, and address security incidents or fraudulent activity

To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without first obtaining your consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

Ardeni Operations does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party vendors to perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer relationship management. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to perform services for us.

4.2 Government and Regulatory Authorities

As a government contracting firm, we may be required to disclose certain information to federal, state, or local government agencies in connection with contract performance, compliance audits, or legal obligations.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ardeni Operations, our clients, or the public.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same protections described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, satisfy legal and contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors and understand how users interact with the Site.

Types of cookies we may use:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and improve the Site

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and communications

You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly

Data Portability: Request that your information be provided in a portable format where technically feasible

New York State residents may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

8. Security of Your Information

Ardeni Operations implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy to our Site with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Ardeni Operations

Phone: 914-507-0697

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ardenioperations.com