The company The Matterworks LLC, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA (hereinafter referred to as: “Matterworks”), places great importance on the confidentiality and protection of personal data. With this in mind, Matterworks ensures that users of the website thematterworks.com (hereinafter referred to as: “users”) are fully informed of their rights regarding the collection and processing of personal information, as well as the security measures implemented to safeguard them.

By accessing and/or using the website thematterworks.com, the user acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted the terms of this legal notice. If the user does not agree with these terms, they are requested not to use the website, to leave immediately, and to refrain from accessing or using the website again in the future.

Publisher: The Matterworks LLC, based in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Hosting: This website is hosted by Vercel Inc., 340 S Lemon Ave #4133, Walnut, CA 91789, USA.

Matterworks reserves the right to modify this legal notice at any time by publishing an updated version on the website thematterworks.com. Such modifications shall become effective immediately upon publication. Any use of the website by the user after such publication shall be deemed as acceptance of the new terms.It is the user’s responsibility to periodically review this notice in order to stay informed of any updates.

Continued use of the website after modifications shall be considered as full acknowledgment, understanding, and acceptance of these changes. Matterworks shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from such amendments, whether to users or third parties.

Matterworks collects certain personal information that identifies users of the website thematterworks.com. When a user engages in certain activities on the site—such as subscribing to the newsletter, participating in contests organized by Matterworks, completing surveys, posting comments, sending feedback, requesting information about Matterworks’s services, or applying for jobs—they may be asked to provide personal details. Participation in these activities is entirely optional.

If the user chooses to participate, Matterworks may request information including, depending on the activity: full name, postal address (including ZIP code), email address, phone number (including mobile), date of birth, as well as professional details such as job title and employer. This information may be used to provide services, improve service quality, organize contests, optimize the website’s functionality, strengthen advertising and promotional efforts, analyze website usage, and gather user feedback, including through third parties.

Matterworks may also collect non-identifiable information such as the URL of the website visited before accessing thematterworks.com, the URL visited after leaving, the type of browser used, and the user’s IP address.

This data may be automatically collected by authorized service providers or advertisers through “cookies” or other tracking technologies. It is used solely to troubleshoot technical issues, administer the site, analyze trends, compile demographic statistics, verify compliance with applicable laws, and cooperate with law enforcement authorities.

Depending on the activity, some information may be mandatory while other details are optional. If the user fails to provide the required mandatory information, they will not be able to participate in the related activity.

Matterworks does not collect personal information such as name, postal address, telephone number, or email address unless the user voluntarily submits it (registration, form, survey), provides explicit consent, and/or when permitted under applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Matterworks processes all data shared by candidates for legitimate human resources purposes throughout the application and recruitment process. This includes identifying and evaluating candidates for roles at Matterworks, maintaining records related to hiring processes, analyzing recruitment practices and outcomes, and collecting references and/or information obtained from background checks (where applicable), including details provided by third parties.

In addition to the position applied for, your data may be retained and used for consideration for future opportunities at Matterworks.

If you do not wish to be considered for other positions, or if you would like your candidate data to be deleted, you may contact our data officer. Candidate information will be retained for a maximum of 2 years in our database for recruitment and hiring purposes, unless a shorter retention period is specified during the hiring process.

Within Matterworks, candidate data may be shared with individuals directly involved in the recruitment process. Such data may be stored or processed outside the country of origin, in compliance with applicable laws and our privacy policy. Candidate information may also be shared with affiliates, partners, or related entities to consider you for other current or future job opportunities.

With your consent, if you were referred by a current Matterworks employee, that employee may be informed about the progress of your application and its final outcome. In certain cases, if it is identified that you attended the same school/university or previously worked at the same employer during the same period as a current employee, we may request feedback from that person. Trusted third-party providers, such as Google or applicant tracking platforms, may also process candidate data on our behalf, as outlined in their privacy policies.

Candidate data is primarily collected through our online application form, based on the personal information you voluntarily provide. We may also obtain personal information from other sources, always in compliance with applicable local laws: for example, from referees you designate, from professional platforms such as LinkedIn or other job sites, or from authorized third parties.

Matterworks does not share personally identifiable information with third parties, except with its affiliated companies or partners when necessary. In certain cases, we may rely on external service providers (such as Google, Mailchimp, Pipedrive, Hotjar, or similar tools) to process personal information on our behalf. These providers are carefully selected, with particular attention to their compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Matterworks may disclose personal information solely to protect its legitimate rights and the rights of others. Such disclosure may occur when required by law, by court order, or when necessary to enforce our contractual terms, protect the ownership rights of this website, or ensure the safety of its users and third parties.

If a user does not wish their personal information to be used in the context of customer relations (particularly for direct marketing or market research), Matterworks will respect this preference. Under no circumstances will personally identifiable information be sold or marketed to third parties.

Users have the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict the processing of their personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Requests can be made via email by providing full name, address, email address, and the details to be amended or deleted.

Users may also request the portability of their data, meaning they can receive the personal information they previously provided to Matterworks and transfer it to another data controller. Additionally, they have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority at any time.

Regarding marketing communications, users may choose whether or not to receive promotional emails related to Matterworks’s services or those of its partners (exclusive offers, promotions, updates). At any time, they can unsubscribe by using the link included in each email or by contacting us directly, specifying their name, address, email address, and the type of communications they no longer wish to receive. Matterworks will honor these preferences without undue delay.

Matterworks implements technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

However, users acknowledge that no transmission of data over the Internet or any wireless network can ever be fully secure. While Matterworks applies industry-standard security practices, we cannot guarantee absolute protection of information transmitted to or from our website, nor can we be held liable for malicious actions of third parties who may intercept such data.

Matterworks may place “cookies” on the user’s device. These files are designed to save time during navigation, personalize the services offered, and collect non-identifiable information about website usage.

Users may choose to configure their browser to reject cookies; however, doing so may prevent certain features of thematterworks.com from functioning properly. Other standard tracking technologies may also be used to monitor website usage and measure the effectiveness of promotional activities.

This privacy statement applies solely to the collection and use of data by Matterworks through its website thematterworks.com. Other websites accessible through our platform may have their own privacy policies and practices regarding data collection, usage, and content publication. Matterworks is not responsible for the terms, operations, or practices of such third parties.

Participation of minors in promotional activities organized by Matterworks is only permitted with prior parental or guardian consent. Matterworks does not knowingly collect or retain personal information from children under the age of 16 without such consent. Any use or disclosure of a child’s personal information will only occur within the scope of the authorization provided by the parent or legal guardian.