Privacy Policy for StartPoint Resourcing

Effective Date: 23/10/2024

At StartPoint Resourcing ("we," "our," "us"), we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website and services, including the submission of your CV and personal details for job application purposes. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information to provide you with our AI-powered job application services:

a) Personal Information Provided by You:

• CV/Resume Data: This includes your full name, contact details, education, work experience, skills, and any other information you provide in your CV or resume.
• Account Information: If you create an account with us, we collect your username, password, email address, and other details you may choose to provide.
• Communication: Any messages, inquiries, or feedback you send to us.

b) Automatically Collected Information:

• Device and Usage Data: Information about your device (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system) and how you interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages).
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, track website performance, and manage authentication.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a) Service Provision:

• To analyze and process your CV using our AI algorithms and match you with relevant job opportunities.
• To apply for jobs on your behalf based on your preferences and qualifications.

b) Improving Our Services:

• To enhance the functionality and performance of our AI algorithms and services.
• To personalize your experience on our website by providing tailored job recommendations.

c) Communication:

• To send you updates, notifications, and information related to the job application process.
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or technical issues.

d) Compliance and Legal Obligations:

• To comply with any legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from public authorities and protecting the rights, safety, and privacy of users.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

a) With Employers and Job Boards:

When applying to jobs on your behalf, we may share your CV and personal information with potential employers, recruiters, and job boards as part of the application process.

b) Service Providers:

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing, improving, and securing our services (e.g., hosting providers, data analytics services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services on our behalf.

c) Legal Obligations:

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to ensure the security of your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a) Access and Correction:

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.

b) Data Portability:

You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

c) Deletion:

You may request the deletion of your personal information, and we will take reasonable steps to comply, unless we are required by law to retain certain information.

d) Opt-Out of Communications:

You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email. Please note that we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your account or services.

e) Automated Decision-Making:

Our AI processes your CV and applies for jobs on your behalf. You have the right to object to automated decision-making processes if they significantly affect you, and you can request human intervention where appropriate.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services to you, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you delete your account or request the deletion of your personal data, we will securely dispose of your information in accordance with our retention policies, unless we are legally obligated to retain certain information.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your personal information may be transferred across borders. We take steps to ensure that your data is protected according to this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

StartPoint Resourcing
[email protected]

By using StartPoint Resourcing, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.