U.S. PRIVACY POLICY AND CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE
Next Level Resources, Inc.
Effective Date: July 16, 2026
Next Level Resources, Inc. (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients,
candidates, and website visitors. This U.S. Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice (“Policy”)
explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our
website (https://www.nextlevelresources.net) and utilize our accounting and finance staffing,
recruiting, and consulting services.
As a California-headquartered firm recruiting talent and serving clients nationwide, we design our
privacy practices to align with applicable state and federal privacy laws, including the California
Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively,
“CCPA/CPRA”). Residents of certain U.S. states may have specific or expanded privacy rights as
detailed in this Policy.
NOTICE AT COLLECTION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
This Policy serves as our Notice at Collection under the CCPA/CPRA. We collect the categories of personal
information listed in Section 1 below for the business purposes described in Section 4. We do not sell your
personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. For details on our retention
practices, please refer to Section 3.
1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Next Level Resources, we may collect and process the
following categories of Personal Information (which is defined as information that identifies, relates
to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you):
- Identifiers: Real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet
Protocol (IP) address, email address, telephone number, and account names. - Professional or Employment-Related Information: Employment history, resume, job
qualifications, certifications, professional memberships, skills, references, salary expectations,
interview notes, and background check results (where permitted and appropriate). - Education Information: Academic transcripts, degrees obtained, institutions attended, and
other educational qualifications. - Commercial Information: For clients and prospective employers: records of staffing services requested, contract terms, billing details, and interaction histories.
- Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our website, application, or advertisements (collected automatically via cookies and analytics).
- Sensitive Personal Information: To the extent required or permitted by law for employment matching or background checks, we may collect sensitive data such as Social Security Numbers, citizenship/immigration status (for I-9 verification), or background check results. Note that we only collect and process Sensitive Personal Information with explicit consent and for limited business purposes permitted by law.
- Inferences: Inferences drawn from any of the information identified above to create a profile reflecting your professional preferences, characteristics, and capabilities.
2. Sources of Personal Information
We obtain the categories of Personal Information listed above from the following sources:
- Directly from You: When you submit your resume, apply for job openings, complete web forms,
sign up for newsletters, or communicate with our recruiters via phone, email, or SMS. - Employers, Clients, and Professional References: When third parties provide details
regarding your professional performance, verification of past employment, or business needs. - Public and Professional Networks: Job boards (e.g., Indeed, Monster), professional
networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn), and public databases where you have published your
career profile. - Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and server logs that automatically capture
system and usage data when you visit our website.
3. Database Management & Data Retention
A. Primary Systems and Operations
By submitting your information through our website, job applications, or direct communications, you
acknowledge and agree to the following secure data management operations:
- Exelare (Applicant Tracking System): All candidate applications, resumes, contact logs, and
placement records are processed and securely stored within Exelare. This system functions
under strict security controls to help our recruiters match candidates with professional accounting
and finance opportunities. - Constant Contact (Marketing and Communications): We use Constant Contact to maintain
our outreach database, delivering periodic newsletters, market updates, industry insights, and
career-related announcements. You may opt out of these communications at any time via the
opt-out mechanism included in each email.
B. Data Retention Standards
We retain Personal Information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the business
purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal and regulatory obligations (such as employment
record-keeping rules), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. In determining retention
periods, we consider the volume, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of
unauthorized use, and statutory limitation periods.
4. Business Purposes for Collecting and Using Personal Information
Next Level Resources processes Personal Information strictly for legitimate operational and
business purposes, including:
- Evaluating candidate qualifications, matching individuals with job openings, and managing the
recruiting lifecycle. - Submitting candidate profiles, professional resumes, and qualifications to prospective employers
(strictly with the candidate’s explicit prior authorization). - Negotiating, executing, and managing contract staffing and direct-hire agreements with clients.
- Communicating with you regarding job opportunities, administrative inquiries, and staffing
requirements. - Sending newsletters, promotional communications, and marketing campaigns via Constant
Contact. - Ensuring the security, integrity, and performance of our website and database systems.
- Complying with applicable employment, tax, civil rights, and corporate regulations.
5. Disclosure, Sharing, and Sale of Personal Information
A. No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Under the CCPA/CPRA “selling” refers to disclosing personal information to a third party for
monetary or other valuable consideration, and “sharing”; refers to disclosing personal information for
cross-context behavioral advertising.
Next Level Resources does not sell your personal
information, nor do we share your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral or targeted advertising.
B. Disclosures to Service Providers and Trusted Partners
We may disclose your Personal Information to trusted service providers who perform operations on
our behalf. These service providers (such as Exelare, Constant Contact, cloud storage hosting
services, and IT providers) are contractually prohibited from using, retaining, or disclosing your
Personal Information for any purpose other than providing services to us.
C. Disclosures to Prospective Employers
If you are a candidate, we share your resume and professional credentials with prospective hiring
employers only after obtaining your explicit, verbal or written authorization. We do not send
candidate profiles to clients blindly or without prior consent.
6. Cookies and Automated Data Collection
Our website utilizes cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to
capture technical and network interactions. These cookies help us understand user behavior,
optimize website speed, secure our digital environment, and improve marketing outreach. You can
manage your cookie preferences directly in your browser settings; however, disabling certain
cookies may impact website functionality.
7. Security Safeguards
We implement and maintain industry-standard physical, administrative, and technical security
measures designed to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse,
alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or digital storage system
can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot warrant the absolute security of your
information.
8. Your Rights & State-Specific Privacy Disclosures
Depending on your state of residence (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas,
Utah, Oregon, New Jersey, Delaware, and others), you may possess specific rights regarding your
Personal Information. Next Level Resources respects and extends these rights to our users as
permitted by applicable law:
- Right to Know & Access: You have the right to request disclosure of what Personal Information
we have collected, used, and disclosed, including specific pieces of data and categories of
sources. - Right to Request Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your Personal
Information. Please note that as a professional staffing firm, we are subject to legal, tax, and
employment-related regulatory compliance which may obligate us to retain specific elements of
your history even after a deletion request is made. - Right to Correct Inaccuracies: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or
outdated Personal Information stored in our databases. - Right to Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Information in a
structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. - Right to Limit Sensitive Data Use: To the extent we process Sensitive Personal Information for
purposes other than those permitted by law, you have the right to limit its use. Next Level
Resources does not use sensitive data for any non-permitted purposes. - Right to Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from email marketing campaigns at any
time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any Constant Contact email. - Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate or retaliate against you in any way for
exercising your privacy rights.
A. Exercising Your Rights & Verification Process
To submit a verifiable request to exercise your rights (including requests to access, delete, or correct
your data stored in Exelare or Constant Contact), please reach out to our primary privacy contact
listed below.
To protect your privacy and security, we must verify your identity before fulfilling a request. We will
ask you to provide information matching our database records (such as your email address, phone
number, and a description of your past interactions with our firm). You may also designate an
authorized agent to make requests on your behalf; authorized agents must submit written proof of
representation and authorization.
9. Primary Privacy Contact Information
For formal privacy inquiries, California Consumer Privacy Requests, multi-state data rights requests,
or to update your file, please contact us directly:
Primary Privacy Officer: Paul Gould
Email Address: paul.gould@nextlevelresources.net
Office Phone: 858.369.5302
Mailing Address: Next Level Resources, Inc., Attn: Privacy Office, 3146 Tiger Run Court, Suite
108, Carlsbad, CA 92010
10. Miscellaneous Disclosures
A. Children’s Privacy
Our website and recruiting services are tailored exclusively for professional candidates and business
clients. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personal information from individuals under
the age of 16.
B. Third-Party Web Links
Our website contains outbound links to third-party services, job boards, and professional networking
platforms (such as LinkedIn). Next Level Resources is not responsible for the privacy standards,
cookie practices, or content of external sites. We strongly encourage you to evaluate their privacy
policies independently.
C. Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring our privacy notices and disclosures are accessible to individuals with
disabilities. If you require this policy in an alternative format (e.g., large print or audio), please
contact us using the details provided above.
D. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to revise or amend this Policy at any time to reflect changing operational,
commercial, or regulatory landscapes.
When updates are published, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this document.