Placement Partners, Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 8, 2026

www.ppihughes.com (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Hughes & Associates – Placement Partners, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

We may be contacted at:

Email: info@ppihughes.com
Phone: (866) 610-5460
Address: 2900 North Loop W, Suite 410, Houston, TX 77092

Purpose

The purpose of this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  • The personal data we collect;
  • How we use collected data;
  • Who has access to the data collected;
  • SMS/text messaging practices;
  • The rights of Site users; and
  • The Site’s cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent

By using our Site, submitting information through our forms, or opting into communications, users agree to:

  • The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
  • The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive SMS/text messages from Hughes & Associates – Placement Partners, Inc., including conversational messages, appointment reminders, job updates, account notifications, and other business-related communications.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or service.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from users:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Employment or recruiting-related information
  • Any information voluntarily submitted through forms, applications, or communications
  • Technical/browser information collected through cookies or analytics tools

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site.

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries;
  • Provide recruiting and placement services;
  • Communicate regarding employment opportunities;
  • Send operational or customer service communications;
  • Send SMS/text communications to users who opt in;
  • Improve website functionality and user experience; and
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud.

We will not use your data beyond what is disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

SMS/Text Messaging Policy

If you opt in to receive SMS/text messages from us, you may receive messages related to:

  • Job opportunities
  • Recruiting communications
  • Appointment scheduling or reminders
  • Account or application updates
  • Customer service communications
  • Operational notifications

Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with our services.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:

STOP

After you send STOP, you may receive one final confirmation message confirming your opt-out.

Help Instructions

For assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact us at:

  • info@ppihughes.com
  • (866) 610-5460

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to employees, contractors, or representatives who reasonably need access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, communications systems, recruiting services, or business operations, provided such parties maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties except in the following cases:

  • If required by law;
  • If required for legal proceedings;
  • To protect our legal rights;
  • To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale; or
  • With vendors acting on our behalf under contractual confidentiality obligations.

SMS Data Protection

SMS opt-in data, consent records, and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, operational, and compliance requirements.

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information provided below, subject to any legal obligations requiring retention.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect user information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that personal data has been collected from a child under 13 years of age, such data will be deleted as soon as reasonably possible.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file stored on a user’s device by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to browsing behavior and improve website functionality.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of portions of the Site.

We use the following types of cookies:

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help remember user selections and preferences for future visits.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site and improve performance and usability.

Third-Party Links

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another website, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over the privacy policies and practices of those third-party websites.

Your Rights

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

  • Access personal information we hold about you;
  • Request correction of inaccurate information;
  • Request deletion of your personal data;
  • Withdraw consent for communications; and
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with applicable laws and reflect changes to our practices.

When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.