Last Updated: June 20, 2026
1. Introduction
The People Collective (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website peoplecollective.co, use our products or services, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, company or job title, and any other information you submit when you contact us, create an account, fill out a form, or request information.
Information collected automatically when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Information from third parties, such as analytics providers, advertising partners, social media platforms, business partners, and publicly available sources.
Sensitive personal information is collected only where necessary and permitted by law. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond the purposes permitted under applicable law.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our products and services;
- Process and fulfill your requests;
- Communicate with you about your account, inquiries, services, and updates;
- Send marketing communications (where permitted, and with the ability to opt out);
- Personalize your experience and analyze usage of our website;
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations;
- Protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, and security risks.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers and vendors who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support), under contractual confidentiality obligations;
- Business partners, where you have engaged with a joint offering or where disclosure is necessary to provide a service you requested;
- Legal and regulatory authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights;
- Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. To the extent any data sharing with analytics or advertising partners constitutes a “sale” or “sharing” under the CCPA/CPRA, we disclose it here and provide an opt-out mechanism as described in Section 7.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website, analyze traffic, measure marketing performance, and improve user experience. These technologies include analytics and marketing tools provided by third parties such as Google Analytics, LinkedIn, HubSpot, and Zoho, among others. These providers may collect information about your use of our website and across other sites over time.
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. We honor recognized universal opt-out mechanisms, including Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, where required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Know/Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Correct inaccurate personal information;
- Delete your personal information;
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and of certain targeted advertising;
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information;
- Data portability;
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (EU/UK residents).
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@lucasjamestalent.com or 630-761-5150. We will verify your identity before responding and will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.
California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. EU/UK residents have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR; you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border transfers.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a revised “Last Updated” date and, where required, provide additional notice of material changes. We review this policy at least every 12 months.
13. Contact Us
The People Collective
1431 Opus Pl, Suite 110
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Email: hello@lucasjamestalent.com
Phone: 630-761-5150