The Expert Institute
Privacy Policy
Last updated on October 15, 2010
This privacy policy explains how The Expert Institute Group, LLC (“The Expert Institute,” “TEI,” “we,” and “us”) obtains, utilizes, shares and safeguards information collected from Clients, Experts, and other visitors to its website, including without limitation www.theexpertinstitute.com(a “Website”).
By visiting our Website, by uploading or by submittingelectronically, physically, or verbally any information to The Expert Institute, you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information pursuant to the terms of this privacy policy.
Information Collection
The Expert Institute collects information that you choose to provide to us on the Website, through email, over the phone, via physical mail, and otherwise. If you are a current or prospective Expert with TEIthis includes but is not limited to your name, contact information, employment and biographical information, areas of expertise, statement of qualification, fee schedule, references, and feedback provided on consulting opportunities that we contact you about. If you are a current or prospective Client with TEIthis includes but is not limited to your name, contact information, and information explaining your requirement for an expert. By providing this information, you automatically grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) to us the royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, or create derivative works from and distribute such materials or incorporate such materials into any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed.We may also obtain information from third parties about you.
In addition, The Expert Institute’sWebsite may automatically record information when you visit. This information can include your Internet Protocol address and data concerning webpage requests. The Expert Institutemay place small files called “cookies” on your computer when you visit the Website. Cookies facilitate your utilization of the Website and enable us to track activity and customize your website experience. If you do not wish to receive a cookie from The Expert Institute, you may set your Internet browser settings to decline or disable the cookie.
Information Usage
We utilize information collected from you to match you with consulting opportunities (if you are a current or prospective Expert) or to match an Expert with your consulting requirements (if you are a current or prospective Client), notify you of TEIdevelopments, and develop, support and improve our business.
Should there be a change in control of The Expert Institute, or all or part of the company is sold, merged, or otherwise transferred to another entity, we may transfer personally identifying information as part of that transaction.
For those conducting credit card transactions, The Expert Institute uses a third party to process credit cards for billing purposes. Your personal information will not be stored or used by this third party.
Information Disclosure
The Expert Institutemay share your information with our Clients, typically in connection with consulting opportunities, on an individual basis. Your information will not be publicly listed or shared.
The Expert Institutemay disclose the fact that you are an Expert and information collected about you in response to a valid order or request by a court or other governmental body, to enforce an agreement between you and The Expert Instituteor one of The Expert Institute’s Clients, to protect The Expert Institute’s rights, or as otherwise required by law, legal process or for the prevention or detection of a crime.
Third parties, including your current employer, may request that limitations be placed on your participation in The Expert Institute arising from duties you may owe to them. The Expert Institutewill comply with limitations requested by an employer, through an authorized representative, for its current employees. The Expert Institutealso reserves the right to abide by any limitations requested by a third party. The Expert Institutemay discuss with third parties your participation or proposed participation in any project through The Expert Institutefor the purpose of verifying any consents or approvals that may be needed.
Information Updates
As one of your Terms & Conditions of participating in The Expert Institute, you are required to update the biographical and employment information you provide to The Expert Instituteregularly. You are entitled to review the personal information The Expert Instituteholds about you and may ask that we revise your personal information to ensure that it is current and correct. We may also revise your information using data obtained from third parties or public sources.
Information Security
We use physical and technological security measures to protect your information both online and offline from unauthorized access and against illegal manipulation and processing, accidental loss and damage.However, as information transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
Membership Cancellation
You may elect to opt-out of membership in The Expert Instituteat any time by providing The Expert Institutewith written or electronic notice. Upon receipt of such notice, we will cease contacting you and sharing information concerning you with Clients.
Policy Updates
The Expert Institutemay update this policy from time to time. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted to the Website and will become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Website will indicate your agreement to such changes.
Contact Us
We welcome all requests, suggestions and questions concerning our use of your information. All such communication should be directed to support@theexpertinstitute.com.