California Privacy Notice

1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

A. Identifiers

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address

B. Personal Information Categories Listed in California Customer Records Statute

• City and state
• Employment information
• Education level
• Career interests

C. Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity

• Browser type
• Device information
• Website activity
• Pages visited
• Referral URLs
• Interaction with advertisements

D. Professional or Employment-Related Information

• Employment status
• Career background
• Income range (if voluntarily provided)

E. Inferences

We may draw inferences from the information you provide to match you with relevant education programs and career pathways.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or biometric data.

2. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

• You directly (via forms and quizzes)
• Automated technologies (cookies, pixels, analytics tools)
• Advertising platforms
• Service providers assisting in operating our business

3. Purpose for Collecting Personal Information

We collect personal information for the following business purposes:

• To provide personalized career assessment results
• To connect you with relevant education providers
• To communicate with you regarding your assessment
• To improve advertising and marketing performance
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Under California law, "sale" and "sharing" are broadly defined.

We may sell or share personal information with third-party Education Partners for the purpose of connecting you with cyber security education programs aligned with your interests.

We may also share personal information with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising.

In the preceding 12 months, we may have sold or shared identifiers and internet activity information to:

• Education providers
• Advertising networks
• Marketing partners

We do not sell personal information of individuals under 18 years of age.

5. Your Rights Under California Law

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

A. Right to Know

You have the right to request disclosure of:

• The categories of personal information we collect
• The sources from which it was collected
• The business or commercial purpose
• The categories of third parties with whom we share information

B. Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.

C. Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

D. Right to Correct

You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.

E. Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

F. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide our services.

G. Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your California privacy rights, you may:

Email: hello@nextroutecareers.com

Include "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.

We may verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

If you would like to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, you may:

• Email us at: hello@nextroutecareers.com
• Submit a request through our designated opt-out form (if applicable)

You may also enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser, which we recognize as a valid opt-out request.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in our Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require verification of both your identity and the agent's authorization.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this California Privacy Notice, contact: