Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

The Aptus Group (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at theaptusgroup.com and when you apply for employment or submit information to us.

This policy applies to residents of the United States, including California residents.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Resume/CV
  • Employment history
  • Education history
  • Professional certifications
  • References
  • Any information submitted through contact forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit

(If you later install analytics or advertising tools, this section must be updated.)


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To evaluate job applicants
  • To contact candidates regarding employment opportunities
  • To respond to inquiries
  • To operate and maintain our website
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraud or unauthorized activity

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.


4. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers assisting with website hosting or IT support
  • Background check providers (if applicable and legally permitted)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.


5. Data Retention

We retain applicant and personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Evaluate employment opportunities
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Resumes and applicant information may be retained for future employment consideration unless you request deletion.


6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.


7. California Privacy Rights (CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

info@theaptusgroup.com
7631 Somerset Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723

We will verify your identity before processing your request.

We do not discriminate against individuals who exercise their privacy rights.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

The Aptus Group
7631 Somerset Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723
info@theaptusgroup.com