MCE LLC – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MCE LLC ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We are a recruitment company that helps connect talent with agencies and management teams.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us.

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Contact details (name, email, phone number)
• Professional details (portfolio, skills, experience, social media links)
• Payment and billing information (if applicable)
• Content or documents you share with us
• Communication preferences
• Technical data (device/browser type, IP address, usage statistics, cookies)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Connect talent with agencies and opportunities
• Provide and improve our recruitment services
• Communicate with you about opportunities or updates
• Process payments and maintain business records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Conduct internal research and analytics

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Contract performance
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving services, protecting our business)

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share it only when necessary:

• With agencies or partners (with your consent)
• With service providers who help us operate our business
• With legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• During business transfers (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets)
• With professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, consultants)

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. These include encryption, access controls, and regular reviews of our practices. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When no longer needed, information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. International Data Transfers

If your information is transferred and processed outside your country, we will take appropriate steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR standard contractual clauses).

9. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing the information we hold about you
• Requesting corrections or deletion
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Restricting or objecting to processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at rights@mce.co.

10. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union/EEA, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access – request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure – request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing – request we limit processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability – request transfer of your data to another provider
• Right to Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent – withdraw consent at any time

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at rights@mce.co. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

11. CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know – request details of the personal data we collect and share
• Right to Delete – request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Opt-Out – opt out of sale or sharing of personal data
• Right to Correct – request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to Limit – limit use of sensitive personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination – not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at rights@mce.co.

12. How to Exercise Your Rights

To submit a rights request, please email us at rights@mce.co.

What to include in your request:

• Your full name and contact details
• A clear description of the right you wish to exercise
• Any additional information necessary for us to verify your identity

Verification: For your protection, we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. This may include confirming details we already hold about you.

Response Timeline: We will respond to your request within 45 days, or as required by law. If additional time is needed, we will notify you with an explanation.

Appeals: If you are not satisfied with our response, you may request an internal review by contacting rights@mce.co again.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

14. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit some features.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website, and continued use of our services means you accept the updated terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

MCE LLC
Email: rights@mce.co
Phone: 713-408-0656
Address: 1717 W 34TH ST, STE 600-514, HOUSTON TX 77018