Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2, 2026
Howard Employee Services (“Howard Employee Services,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, https://www.howardemployeeservices.com/ (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, how we protect it, and the rights you may have regarding your personal information.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Website, and from third-party service providers.
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information including:
- Name
- Company name
- Job title
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Information provided when requesting quotes or consultations
- Employment-related inquiries
- Any other information you choose to submit
Providing personal information is voluntary; however, some Website features may not function without it.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Internet service provider
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referral website
- Session duration
- Clickstream data
- General geographic location
- Cookies and similar technologies
This information helps us improve Website performance, security, and user experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain Website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze Website traffic
- Improve user experience
- Monitor Website performance
- Protect Website security
Additional information is available in our Cookie Policy.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide requested information
- Deliver payroll, HR, employee benefits, compliance, and related business services
- Process requests for consultations
- Improve our Website
- Analyze Website performance
- Maintain Website security
- Detect fraud or unauthorized activity
- Communicate updates about our services
- Send newsletters or marketing communications (where permitted by law)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Use
5. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)
Depending upon applicable law, we may process personal information because:
- You have provided consent.
- Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract.
- Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
- Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.
- Processing is required to protect our legal rights.
6. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Professional advisors
- Payroll and HR software providers
- Website hosting providers
- Cloud service providers
- Analytics providers
- Marketing service providers
- Customer relationship management (CRM) providers
- IT support providers
- Government agencies when legally required
- Courts or law enforcement when required by law
- Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Each provider is expected to protect information consistent with applicable privacy laws and contractual obligations.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Website may use third-party technologies including:
- Website analytics
- Spam prevention tools
- Contact form providers
- Customer relationship management systems
- Embedded maps
- Social media integrations
- Scheduling tools
These providers may collect information under their own privacy policies.
8. Analytics
We may use analytics services to better understand Website usage.
Analytics may collect:
- Device information
- Browser information
- Referring websites
- User interactions
- Pages viewed
- Session duration
- Approximate geographic location
This information is generally aggregated and used to improve Website performance.
9. Marketing Communications
If you voluntarily subscribe to communications from Howard Employee Services, we may send:
- Company news
- HR updates
- Payroll information
- Compliance alerts
- Industry resources
- Educational content
- Service announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Fulfill contractual obligations
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
Retention periods vary depending upon the type of information involved.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized:
- Access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Loss
- Misuse
- Destruction
Although we strive to protect your information, no Internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending upon your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- Access personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete personal information
- Restrict certain processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
- Appeal certain privacy decisions
We will respond to requests as required by applicable law.
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of certain information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Limit use of sensitive personal information where applicable
- Opt out of certain data sharing where required by law
- Be free from discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Howard Employee Services does not sell personal information as defined under applicable California law.
14. Other State Privacy Laws
Residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have additional rights regarding:
- Access
- Correction
- Deletion
- Data portability
- Opt-out rights
- Appeals
We honor applicable privacy rights in accordance with governing law.
15. Children’s Privacy
This Website is intended for business users and is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
16. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites independently.
17. International Visitors
Our Website is operated in the United States.
If you access the Website from another country, you understand your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed within the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective when posted on this page. The “Effective Date” above will indicate the latest revision.
Your continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact:
Howard Employee Services
Website: https://www.howardemployeeservices.com/
Please use the contact information provided on our Website to submit privacy-related inquiries.
20. Related Policies
For additional information, please review our:
- Cookie Policy
- Terms of Use
- Accessibility Statement
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Copyright & DMCA Policy
- General Website Disclaimer
- Data Processing Addendum (where applicable)