Effective Date: October 2026

Introduction

Design Laboratory, Inc. ("DLI," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us by our employees, clients, business partners, job applicants, website visitors, and other individuals with whom we interact.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to individuals regarding their personal information.

By using our website or engaging with DLI, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from individuals, from publicly available sources, from business partners, and from service providers.

The categories of personal information we may collect include:

Contact Information

• Name
• Business address
• Home address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Employer and job title

Professional Information

• Employment history
• Education information
• Professional qualifications and certifications
• Resume and application materials
• Business communications

Business Relationship Information

• Client, vendor, subcontractor, and partner records
• Contract and engagement information
• Information provided in the course of business activities

Recruitment Information

For applicants and prospective employees, we may collect:

• Resume and application materials
• Employment history
• Educational background
• Professional references
• Skills, qualifications, and certifications
• Information obtained from recruiting services, job boards, or publicly available professional networking platforms

Website Inquiry Information

If you contact us through our website contact form or by email, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• Organization name (if provided)
• Information included in your message or inquiry

Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, financial, medical, or other sensitive information through our website contact form.

How We Collect Information

We may collect information through:

• Direct communications with you
• Business and contractual relationships
• Recruitment and hiring activities
• Publicly available sources
• Professional networking platforms
• Recruiting and employment services
• Referrals and business contacts
• Email correspondence
• Website contact form submissions

How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing services to clients
• Managing client, vendor, subcontractor, and partner relationships
• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Recruiting, evaluating, and hiring personnel
• Managing employment relationships
• Communicating regarding business opportunities and services
• Managing contracts and business operations
• Maintaining records and documentation
• Protecting the security and integrity of our systems and business operations
• Complying with legal, regulatory, contractual, and professional obligations

We use information submitted through our website contact form solely to respond to inquiries and for related business purposes.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information with:

• Employees with a legitimate business need to access the information
• Contractors and consultants supporting our business operations
• Service providers that perform functions on our behalf
• Clients and business partners when necessary to fulfill contractual obligations
• Government authorities, regulators, courts, or law enforcement when required by law
• Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of business assets

We require service providers to protect personal information and use it only for authorized business purposes.

Data Security

DLI maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Access to personal information is limited to personnel, contractors, and service providers who require access to perform their job responsibilities or provide services on behalf of DLI.

While we use reasonable security measures, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, meet contractual obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and comply with applicable legal requirements.

When personal information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or disposed of in accordance with our retention practices.

Website Information

DLI's website is intended to provide information about our company and services.

Contact Form

If you choose to submit information through our website contact form, we will collect and use that information to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you regarding your request.

Cookies and Analytics

At this time, DLI does not use website analytics services, advertising technologies, or tracking cookies to monitor visitor activity.

Limited technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting provider or related infrastructure for security, performance, and operational purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. DLI is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law and your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to personal information we maintain about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where legally permitted
• Request information regarding our data handling practices

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding to a request.

Information for United States Residents

DLI operates in the United States and stores and processes information in the United States.

If you access our website or provide information to us from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Children's Privacy

DLI's website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

DLI may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in business practices, legal requirements, or operational needs.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact privacy@dli.com.