At Synergy Talent Bridge, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website, services, or other channels.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

1.1 For Candidates:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, etc.
• Professional Information: CVs, employment history, qualifications, skills, references, and preferences (e.g., job location, salary expectations).
• Additional Information: Background checks, work permits, or other documentation required for recruitment purposes.

1.2 For Employers:

• Business Information: Company name, address, email, phone number, contact person details.
• Job Requirements: Details about vacancies, job descriptions, and hiring needs.

1.3 Automatically Collected Data:

When you use our website, we may collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data.
• Cookies: Information about your browsing behavior on our site (refer to Section 7: Cookies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

2.1 For Candidates:

• To match your profile with job opportunities.
• To share your profile with potential employers (with your prior consent).
• To provide career advice and updates about relevant job postings.

2.2 For Employers:

• To identify suitable candidates for your vacancies.
• To facilitate communication between you and the candidates.
• To improve recruitment processes based on your feedback.

2.3 General Use:

• To improve our services and website functionality.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To send newsletters, updates, or marketing material (with your explicit consent).

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to our use of your data (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
• Contractual Obligation: To provide recruitment services as agreed upon.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and match candidates with job opportunities.
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal or regulatory requirements.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it in the following situations:

• With Employers: To facilitate the recruitment process, but only with your prior consent.
• With Service Providers: Third-party services that assist us in our operations (e.g., hosting platforms, email services).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or business transfers, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Candidates: Your data will be kept for [time frame, e.g., 2 years] after your last interaction with us, unless you request its deletion.
• Employers: Business-related data will be retained as per contractual agreements or legal obligations.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encrypted storage and secure server environments.
• Regular security audits and updates.
• Restricted access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather analytics.

• Types of Cookies:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: To analyze site usage and improve performance.
  • Marketing Cookies: To deliver relevant content and ads.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Objection and Restriction: Object to or limit how we process your data.
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent for processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email address].

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside of your country or region (e.g., to servers located in another country), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Email: contact@synergytalentbridge.com
• Phone: [Your Phone Number]
• Address: [Your Business Address]