Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/06/2025

We are committed to protecting your security and privacy and take our obligations to protect your information extremely seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect about you, how and why we use it, who we disclose it to, and how we protect your privacy.

About us

We are Netconnect Global INC (operating as welocity.ai ) – a software provider offering AI-powered video interview and recruitment intelligence solutions. Our organization is registered inthe United States as a Delaware corporation with headquarters at 415 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.

This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, use, and management of your personal data (as defined below) by or on behalf of welocity.ai. It also applies to our subsidiaries and affiliates, whether located in the United States or abroad (collectively referred to as "welocity.ai," "we," "us," "our").

Our Platform ("Platform") uses artificial intelligence ("AI") to analyze video interviews and assess candidates during the recruitment process, including via our website at https://welocity.ai/ ("website"). Our technology interprets verbal and non-verbal communication patterns, analyzes responses, and provides insights to support hiring decisions.

We are committed to complying with various privacy laws. Without limitation, some of the data protection legislation ("Privacy Laws") we comply with include:

United States

  • California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA)

  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)

  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)

  • Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)

  • Other applicable state privacy laws

International

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) (GDPR)

  • UK GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018

  • Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA

  • Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD)

  • Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles

  • Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

  • Japanese Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI)

  • Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act

By providing us with personal data or using our products and services, you agree that we can collect, use, and disclose your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not submit any personal data to us or use our products and services.

About you

How this policy applies to you depends on the capacity in which you use and access our website, Platform, and other goods and services ("goods and services"):

You are a General User if you are an employee, supplier, or business partner of ours. You may also be a person visiting our website or contacting us about our products or services.

You are a Client if you are an existing, potential, or past Client of ours. For example, you may have used, enquired about using, or participated in a demonstration of our Platform directly or via your representatives. As our Clients are typically businesses and organizations, any personal data we collect is generally about our Clients' representatives.

You are a Candidate if you are applying for a job with one of our Clients via our Platform. We process Candidates' personal data, including video recordings, by automated means to analyze interview responses, assess communication skills, and provide insights to our Clients about your suitability for a position.

Important Notice About Automated Decision-Making

Candidates may have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making (i.e., without human involvement) under certain Privacy Laws. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us. If you object, we will refer this to the organization where you applied for a job, as they are responsible for dealing with objections.

What personal data do we collect?

Under Privacy Laws, but without limiting their definitions, personal data can be broadly summarized as any information related to an identified or identifiable natural person ("personal data").

Personal data we collect and use includes:

For All Users:

  • our name (including any handles or alias you use)

  • Your contact details, including phone number(s), email address, and mailing address

  • Your professional information (such as your job title and employer)

  • Information you provide to us directly or indirectly at any time

  • Technical information (IP address, location, browser information, device information)

  • Usage data (how you interact with our website and Platform)

For Candidates:

  • Video interview recordings (including your image, voice, and expressions)

  • Biometric identifiers (where applicable under state laws like BIPA)

  • Interview responses, opinions, and answers to questions

  • Resume/CV information and work history

  • Educational background and qualifications

  • Skills assessments and test results

  • Language proficiency information

  • References and recommendations

Special Category/Sensitive Information:

We may collect "sensitive information" or "special category personal data," which may include:

  • Information about your age, health status, disability status

  • Racial or ethnic origin (only if voluntarily provided for diversity monitoring

  • Gender identity and sexual orientation (only if voluntarily provided

  • Veterans status or military service

  • Criminal history (where legally permitted and job-relevant)

  • Right-to-work documentation

Important: Sensitive questions are always optional and clearly marked. Your decision not toanswer will not impact your job application

How we collect personal data

We collect personal data from you directly:

  • When you access or use our goods and services

  • When you create an account

  • When you participate in video interviews

  • When you contact us by any means

  • When you subscribe to updates or marketing communications

For Candidates, we also collect from:

  • Our Clients – personal data from the Client with whom you seek employment

  • Recruitment agencies and your referees

  • Publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn, professional websites)

  • Background check providers (with your consent where required

For Clients:

  • When you book or attend product demonstrations

  • When you attend events (hosted by third parties or us)

  • From publicly available sources and business intelligence platforms

Why do we collect personal data?

We collect personal data because it's in our legitimate interest to do so for:

Service Delivery:

  • Enable you to access and use our Platform

  • Facilitate video interviews and assessments

  • Process and analyze interview responses using AI

  • Provide recruitment insights to Clients

Business Operations:

  • Respond to inquiries, complaints, or requests

  • Manage our relationship with you

  • Send service-related communications

  • Administer accounts and billing

  • Provide customer support and product demonstrations

Platform Improvement:

  • Analyze Platform usage and effectiveness

  • Research, develop, and improve our AI algorithms

  • Ensure fairness and reduce bias in our assessments

  • Maintain quality control and accuracy

Legal and Compliance:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

  • Protect our legal rights and interests

  • Meet contractual obligations

Marketing (with consent where required):

  • Send promotional materials about our services

  • Conduct market research and surveys

  • Share customer success stories (with permission)

How do we use or disclose personal data?

By accessing our services or submitting personal data, you agree we may use or disclose yourpersonal data for:

Primary Purposes:

  • The purposes listed above

  • Any related purpose reasonably anticipated when collected

  • Any purpose to which you otherwise agree

  • Any purpose required or authorized under Privacy Laws

We share personal data with:

For Candidates:

  • The Client organization where you applied

  • Our AI processing partners and technology providers

  • Cloud storage providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

For Clients:

  • Event organizers and co-presenters (with opt-out option)

  • Our service providers and subprocessors

For All Users:

  • Our group companies and affiliates

  • Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, insurers)

  • Government authorities when legally required

  • Potential buyers or investors in our business

We will never sell personal data to any third party.

International Data Transfers

Welocity.ai is a global organization serving clients worldwide. To provide our services, we transferpersonal data internationally, including:

  • Between our offices and teams globally

  • To our cloud service providers (primarily US-based)

  • To our technology partners and subprocessors

Safeguards for International Transfers:

  • For EU/UK data: We use Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions

  • For other jurisdictions: We implement appropriate safeguards as required by local law

  • All transfers are protected by contractual obligations and security measures

Primary Data Storage Locations:

  • United States (primary)

  • European Union (for EU clients where required)

  • Regional storage as required by local laws

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Candidates:

  • Active applications: Duration of recruitment process plus 2 years

  • Video recordings: Typically 6-12 months (or as specified by Client

  • Successful candidates: Transferred to Client for employment records

  • Biometric data: Deleted within 3 years (or sooner if required by law

Candidates:

  • Active accounts: Duration of business relationship

  • Closed accounts: 7 years for legal/tax purposes

  • Marketing contacts: Until consent withdrawn

Legal Holds:

We may retain data longer if required for legal proceedings or compliance

Your Rights

Depending on applicable Privacy Laws, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Receive your data in a portable format

  • Know what data we collect and how we use it

Correction and Deletion:

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to certain processing activities

Control:

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based

  • Restrict how we process your data

Transparency:

  • Know if we sell or share your data (we don't sell data)

  • Know the categories of third parties we share with

  • Request our privacy practices

Non-Discrimination:

  • Exercise rights without discriminatory treatment

  • Receive equal service regardless of privacy choices

Special Rights for Biometric Data (Illinois and other states):

  • Explicit consent before collection

  • Notification of collection and use

  • Defined retention periods

  • Secure deletion procedures

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest

  • Access controls: Role-based access with multi-factor authentication

  • Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection

  • Training: Regular security awareness training for staff

  • Training: Regular security awareness training for staff

  • Audits: Regular security assessments and penetration testing

  • Incident response: Established breach notification procedures

  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 certifications (if applicable)

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure Platform functionality

  • Analyze usage patterns

  • Personalize your experience

  • Support marketing efforts

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover we have collected data from someone under 18, we will promptly delete it.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA:

Right to Know: You can request:

  • Categories of personal information collected

  • Sources of personal information

  • Business purposes for collection

  • Categories of third parties we share with

  • Specific pieces of personal information

Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions)

Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information

Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (we do not sell data)

Right to Limit: Limit use of sensitive personal information

No Discrimination: We won't discriminate for exercising privacy rights

Shine the Light

California residents can request information about disclosures to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

European Privacy Rights

If GDPR applies, you have additional rights:

Legal Basis: We process data based on:

  • Consent (for marketing, sensitive data)

  • Contract (to provide services)

  • Legitimate interests (business operations)

  • Legal obligations (compliance)

Additional Rights:

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent

  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

  • Right to data portability

  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making

UK Specific Provisions

UK residents have equivalent rights under UK GDPR with the ICO as supervisory authority.

Biometric Information (Illinois BIPA and Similar Laws)

For residents of Illinois and other states with biometric laws:

Notice: We collect biometric identifiers from video interviews including facial geometry and voicepatterns.

Purpose: To analyze communication skills, assess candidate suitability, and provide recruitmentinsights.

Retention: Biometric data is retained no longer than 3 years or until purpose is fulfilled,whichever is earlier.

Disclosure: We share biometric data only with:

  • The Client organization where you applied

  • Our technology service providers under strict confidentiality

  • As required by law

Consent: We obtain written consent before collecting biometric data.

Protection: Biometric data is encrypted and stored securely with restricted access.

Contact Us

Privacy Team

Email: privacy@welocity.ai

Mail: Netconnect Global INC

Attn: Privacy Team 415 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105 United States

Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo@welocity.ai

EU/UK Representative

[To be appointed if required]

[Contact details]

Complaints

You have the right to file complaints with:

United States:

  • Your state's Attorney General

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  • State privacy enforcement agencies

European Union:

  • Your local data protection authority

  • Lead supervisory authority where applicable

Other Jurisdictions:

  • Relevant privacy commissioners or data protection authorities

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective upon posting to our website. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

Accessibility

This Privacy Policy is available in alternative formats upon request. Contact privacy@welocity.ai for assistance.

Effective Date: 01/06/2025

Version: 1.0

Classification: Public