Privacy Policy

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information you voluntarily provide — such as your name, email address, and phone number — when you submit a contact form, apply for career placement, or schedule a consultation.
• Usage data automatically collected when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Device information such as operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• Communications you send to us via email at [email protected] or by calling 601-351-5858.

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries, applications, and consultation requests.
• Connect you with career pathway resources, training partners, and employer opportunities.
• Improve the content and functionality of the Site.
• Understand how visitors interact with the Site through aggregated analytics.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Our Site may use the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel), a tracking tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Meta Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of our content, understand actions taken on the Site, and reach audiences on Facebook and Instagram who may benefit from DSC's programs.

Through the Meta Pixel, Meta may collect data including your IP address, browser information, and pages visited. This data is processed in accordance with Meta's Privacy Policy. You may opt out of Meta's use of this data for advertising purposes through your Facebook Ad Preferences.

The Site is hosted and delivered through the following third-party infrastructure providers. Each provider has its own privacy practices:

• Manus — primary web hosting platform (manus.im). Manus may collect server logs and performance data as part of hosting operations.
• Netlify — backup deployment and CDN provider (netlify.com). Netlify may collect access logs and analytics data.
• GitHub — source code repository (github.com). The Site's codebase is stored at github.com/WJones414/dscworks as a private repository.
• Calendly — online scheduling tool used for career consultations (calendly.com). When you schedule through Calendly, your information is subject to Calendly's Privacy Policy.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share information only as necessary to operate the Site and deliver our services, or as required by law.

The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions and application data are retained for program administration purposes and may be kept for up to three years.

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call 601-351-5858.

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

The following terms govern DSC's use of SMS (text message) communications with individuals who have provided consent to receive such messages.

11.1 SMS Consent Communication

Information (including phone numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

11.2 Types of SMS Communications

If you have given consent to receive text messages from Dependable Source Corp, you may receive messages related to:

• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up messages regarding your career pathway or application
• Billing inquiries

11.3 Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. You may receive up to 4 SMS messages per month related to appointments, career services, or billing.

11.4 Potential Fees for SMS Messaging

Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier's pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

11.5 Opt-In Method

You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Dependable Source Corp in the following ways:

• By submitting an online form on our website and checking the SMS consent checkbox (optional)

11.6 Opt-Out Method

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message received. Alternatively, you may contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

11.7 Help

For any issues, reply with the keyword HELP. Alternatively, you can reach us directly at 601-351-5858 or visit www.dscworks.com. If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you may leave the SMS consent checkbox unchecked on any online form — it is always optional.

11.8 Standard Messaging Disclosures

• Message and data rates may apply.
• Opt out at any time by texting "STOP."
• For assistance, text "HELP" or visit our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms & Conditions pages.
• Message frequency may vary.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact DSC at: