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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Demand Framework, operated by Simon and the Blade agency team at Hireblade.com ("we," "us," or "the Company"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you visit our website, submit an application, or participate in our program.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Contact information: first name, last name, email address, phone number
• Business information: company name, revenue estimates, current business status
• Application responses: budget readiness, time availability, motivations
• Communications: emails, messages, and other correspondence you send us
• Payment information: processed securely through third-party payment processors (we do not store full credit card numbers)

Information collected automatically:

• Device and browser information (user agent, screen resolution, operating system)
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent, and interactions on our website
• Referring URL and search terms that led you to our site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate your application
• Communicate with you about the program, your enrollment status, and related information
• Deliver program content, community access, and mentorship services
• Send transactional messages (enrollment confirmations, payment receipts, schedule updates)
• Send marketing communications about future cohorts, updates, or related offerings (with your consent)
• Improve our website, program, and services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
• Maintain records of consent for regulatory compliance (TCPA, CAN-SPAM, GDPR where applicable)

4. Consent Records (TCPA Compliance)

When you submit your application and provide your phone number and email address, we record your express consent to receive communications from us. This record includes:

• The date and time you provided consent
• The specific language of the consent disclosure presented to you
• Your IP address and device information at the time of consent
• The method by which consent was obtained (web form submission)

These records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of consent, or longer if required by law, to demonstrate compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related regulations.

5. SMS & Email Communications

By providing your phone number and submitting the application form, you consent to receive SMS text messages and emails from Demand Framework. These may include:

• Application status updates
• Program reminders and schedule notifications
• Marketing messages about future cohorts or offerings

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. Opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional messages related to an active enrollment.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Payment processors, email service providers, SMS platforms, hosting providers, and analytics tools that help us operate the business. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal compliance: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and session state
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Application data for non-enrolled applicants is retained for up to two (2) years. Enrolled participant data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and for five (5) years thereafter for legal and compliance purposes.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where consent is the legal basis)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@hireblade.com.

11. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, email hello@hireblade.com.

12. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website or submitting an application, you consent to this transfer.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website and program are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If you are an active participant, we will also notify you by email.

15. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: hello@hireblade.com