Last Updated: January 23, 2026

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how ICC ENTERPRISE LLC (“ICC Enterprise,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you access or use our websites and online services, including icc.education and any affiliated pages or online services that link to this Policy (collectively, the “Site” and “Services”).

ICC Enterprise operates the Institute of Chinese Cuisine (ICC) platform and related initiatives, including Ready Employer and hranchor. ICC’s governance references Dean’s Office, Blue Banner Council, and the Standards & Credentials Office; these governance bodies may receive or review limited information as needed to administer integrity, credentialing verification, or honors governance, consistent with this Policy.

By using the Site or Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or Services.

1) Scope and Relationship to Other Policies

This Policy applies to information we collect:

• Through the Site and Services;

• Through forms, applications, assessments, waitlists, membership registrations, event registrations, and employer desk submissions;

• Through communications with us (email, phone, text, or other channels); and

• Through automated technologies (cookies, analytics).

This Policy does not cover third-party websites, platforms, or services that we do not control (e.g., payment processors, scheduling platforms, or social media sites). Those services are governed by their own privacy policies.

2) Information We Collect

We collect information in three primary ways: (A) information you provide, (B) information collected automatically, and (C) information from third parties.

A. Information You Provide to Us

Depending on your interactions, you may provide:

• Contact information: name, email, phone number, mailing address, organization name, role/title.

• Account information: login credentials (if accounts are enabled), profile data.

• Application/assessment information: professional background, work history, portfolio materials, photos/videos you submit, assessment responses, references, eligibility attestations.

• Credentialing information: credential application data, verification materials, renewal information, verification IDs.

• Employer desk information: job requirements, pay ranges, schedules, business identifiers, hiring preferences, operational needs.

• Communications: messages you send us, customer support inquiries, feedback, survey responses, testimonials.

• Event information: registration details, attendance details.

• Payment information: limited data related to transactions (note: payment card data is typically handled by our payment processors; we may receive transaction confirmations, partial payment identifiers, and billing metadata).

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language settings, pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages, clickstream data.

• Approximate location: derived from IP address (typically city/region level).

• Cookies and similar technologies: for essential functionality, preferences, analytics, and (where used) marketing.

C. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Service providers (e.g., form tools, CRM tools, email providers, analytics providers) that help us operate the Services;

• Public sources (e.g., publicly available professional pages) when relevant to verification or partnership diligence; and

• Partners (e.g., event partners, institutional partners), subject to applicable law and partner permissions.

3) How We Use Information

We use information for the following purposes:

A. To Provide and Operate the Services

• Provide access to Site features and content;

• Process registrations, submissions, and requests;

• Administer waitlists, membership, and communications;

• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

B. To Administer Assessments, Credentials, and Verification

• Evaluate applications and administer assessments;

• Maintain credential records, verification IDs, and renewals;

• Conduct integrity checks, audits, and reviews;

• Operate a verification mechanism (including a registry, where offered).

C. To Operate Employer Desk and Matching Services

• Intake employer requests and candidate profiles;

• Facilitate introductions or matching, where offered;

• Improve fit and quality of referrals and outcomes.

D. To Support Governance, Integrity, and Safety

• Support Dean’s Office governance activities;

• Support the Blue Banner Council in nomination review, integrity safeguards, and honors governance;

• Support the Standards & Credentials Office in credential governance, verification, audits, and revocation/disciplinary processes;

• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, or policy violations.

E. For Communications and Marketing

• Send transactional messages (e.g., confirmations, integrity notices);

• Send program updates and marketing communications (with opt-out where required);

• Personalize content and measure campaign performance.

F. For Research and Improvement

• Analyze usage trends and improve the Site and Services;

• Develop new programs, standards, and content offerings.

G. For Legal and Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations;

• Enforce our Terms & Conditions and policies;

• Protect rights, property, and safety of ICC Enterprise, users, and others.

4) Legal Bases (California Notice)

California law generally relies on transparency and user rights rather than “legal bases” terminology. Our processing is typically justified by:

• Performance of services you request (e.g., providing programs, responding to inquiries);

• Legitimate operational purposes (security, fraud prevention, program integrity, improvement); and

• Your consent, where required (e.g., certain marketing, some cookies).

5) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information in the conventional sense. We may share information as follows:

A. Service Providers

We share information with vendors who perform services for us, such as hosting, analytics, communications, CRM, payment processing, scheduling, and security. Service providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to us.

B. Governance Bodies (Limited, Need-to-Know)

To administer ICC’s integrity and governance:

• Dean’s Office may access limited information to support governance decisions and oversight.

• Blue Banner Council may access limited information relevant to nominations, reviews, integrity, and honors governance.

• Standards & Credentials Office may access information necessary to administer credentialing, verification, audits, renewals, or revocation procedures.

We aim to limit internal access to what is reasonably necessary for these functions.

C. Employer/Candidate Introductions

If you participate in employer desk or matching services, we may share limited information to facilitate introductions (e.g., profile summary, experience highlights, contact details), consistent with your selections and program rules.

D. Public Verification (Registry) Where Offered

If we operate a credential verification mechanism, we may display limited verification data (e.g., name or initials, credential status, level, date, verification ID) so that third parties can confirm authenticity. The exact fields displayed may vary by program and will be described at the point of participation.

E. Legal, Safety, and Compliance

We may share information to:

• Comply with law, regulation, legal process, or government requests;

• Enforce our Terms & Conditions;

• Protect rights, safety, and security of ICC Enterprise, users, or the public;

• Investigate and prevent fraud or security incidents.

F. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate protections.

6) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential operations (security, site functionality);

• Preferences (language settings);

• Analytics (understanding usage and improving the Site);

• Marketing (if enabled, measuring campaign performance).

Your Choices

• You can control cookies through your browser settings.

• Some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

• If we deploy marketing cookies, we will provide any required disclosures/choices.

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide Services and maintain your account or relationship with us;

• Administer credentials, verification, renewals, and integrity safeguards;

• Maintain audit trails and program records;

• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes; and

• Enforce agreements.

Credential verification records may be retained longer to preserve verification integrity and public trust, even if you stop using the Services, subject to applicable law.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) Your Privacy Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), including (subject to exceptions):

• Right to know/access: request information about the personal information we collected, used, or disclosed.

• Right to delete: request deletion of certain personal information.

• Right to correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information.

• Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing”: opt out of certain disclosures that qualify as “sale” or “sharing” under California law.

• Right to limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information: where applicable under CPRA definitions.

• Right to non-discrimination: you will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Submit a Request

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

• Email: info@icc.education

• Phone: please call the ICC-DESK

• Mail: ICC ENTERPRISE LLC, 1470 Valley Vista Dr, Suite 111, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests. If you use an authorized agent, we may require proof of authorization and identity verification.

10) “Do Not Sell or Share” (California)

We do not sell personal information for money. If our use of certain analytics or advertising technologies is deemed “sharing” under California law, you may request to opt out by contacting us at info@icc.education or calling the ICC-DESK, and we will honor applicable opt-out requirements.

11) Sensitive Personal Information

Certain information may be considered “sensitive” under California law (e.g., government identifiers, precise geolocation, certain financial data, certain contents of communications). We generally:

• Collect sensitive information only where reasonably necessary for program operations, verification, payment processing, or legal compliance; and

• Use it for limited purposes such as security, fraud prevention, credential governance, and providing requested services.

We do not use sensitive personal information to infer characteristics about you.

12) Children’s Privacy

The Site and Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

13) International Users

We are based in California, United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

14) Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email. We may still send transactional or program integrity communications (e.g., credential verification notices, policy updates) as necessary.

15) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site or Services after changes become effective indicates acceptance of the updated Policy.

16) Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests:

ICC ENTERPRISE LLC

1470 Valley Vista Dr, Suite 111

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Email: info@icc.education

Phone: please call the ICC-DESK