Privacy Policy for ChicagoWayWorkforce.com
Effective Date: April 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected by ChicagoWayWorkforce.com, a software platform operated by ChicagoWayWorkforce, a division of Employment & Employer Services, Inc., located at 223 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1005, Chicago, IL 60606 (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
ChicagoWayWorkforce.com is not a standalone legal entity. It is a proprietary website and software platform through which Employment & Employer Services, Inc. delivers its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR-related services. All data processed via this website is handled by Employment & Employer Services, Inc. in accordance with applicable laws and this Policy.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies to personal data collected through:
Our website, platform, and mobile interfaces
Direct communications with clients, worksite employees, and applicants
Any interactions in the course of delivering HR outsourcing, payroll, and co-employment services
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our platform or to any data provided directly to unaffiliated third parties.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You or Your Employer Provide
We may collect personally identifiable information such as:
Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email
Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, and employment documentation
Payroll records, benefit elections, and dependent information
Banking and direct deposit details
B. Information Automatically Collected
When using our website or software platform, we may collect:
IP address, browser type, device identifiers
Usage patterns, access times, and geolocation data
Cookies and session logs used for security, analytics, and functionality
C. Information from Third Parties
We may obtain information from background check providers, insurance carriers, payroll processors, financial institutions, and publicly available records to fulfill our service obligations.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information solely to support our legitimate business operations, including:
Delivering PEO and HR administrative services
Administering payroll, benefits, and tax filings
Verifying employment or eligibility
Ensuring platform integrity and information security
Meeting regulatory and contractual obligations
Facilitating service transitions, such as mergers or acquisitions
Improving services through non-identifiable, aggregated analytics
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
Information may be shared only under the following circumstances:
With your employer or their authorized administrators
With service providers such as payroll vendors, benefit administrators, or background screening partners
With regulatory or government authorities when legally required
All service providers must contractually agree to maintain the confidentiality and security of any shared data, and use it solely for the purpose of fulfilling contracted services.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as required to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. Retention periods vary based on the nature of the relationship and type of data involved.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:
SSL encryption during transmission
Role-based access control and secure login protocols
Routine audits and intrusion monitoring
Ongoing employee privacy and security training
No system is completely invulnerable. Users are encouraged to take their own precautions and notify us immediately of any suspicious activity.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access or request a copy of your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
Object to or restrict certain processing
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact: [email protected]
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and related tracking tools to:
Maintain secure sessions and platform performance
Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality
Enhance user experience
You may adjust cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may impact platform functionality.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by children under 13. Any information relating to minors is only collected via parental or guardian input when required for benefits administration and is used solely for that limited purpose.
10. International Data Transfers
Where applicable, data transferred outside of the United States is processed in compliance with relevant privacy regulations and secured by standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
11. Updates to This Policy
This Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Any material updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our platform following such updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related request, contact:
ChicagoWayWorkforce (A Division of Employment & Employer Services, Inc.)
Privacy Office
223 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1005
Chicago, IL 60606
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (866) 984-8714