Privacy Policy
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We want to be upfront about how we handle your data. This policy outlines what personal information we collect and how we use it when you use our services. By using our website and our services, you agree to these terms.
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Definitions
- Personal data:
- any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Processing:
- any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure or deletion.
- Controller:
- the party that determines the purposes and means of processing; in this Policy, that is us.
- Processor:
- a third party that processes personal data on our behalf and under our instructions.
- Data subject:
- the individual to whom the personal data relates (you).
- GDPR:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Information Collection and Use
We collect personal information necessary to deliver, manage, and improve our services. We do not share your personal information with anyone except as outlined in this policy or specifically disclosed with you. Third-party service providers integrated into our platform may also collect data used to identify you.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as mandated by law. Our retention periods are:
- Candidate Data
- Retained for up to 24 months following a recruitment process and/or our last interaction, or up to 36 months if you explicitly opt in to be considered for future opportunities.
- Accounting & Tax Records
- Retained for up to 10 years as required by law.
- Marketing Data
- Retained until you withdraw your consent.
- Analytics Data
- Retained for up to 14 months.
How We Collect Your Data
We gather personal information from a few main sources:
- Directly from You
- When you fill out website forms, email or call us, or chat with us during interviews or other platforms.
- Job Platforms
- When you apply or share your CV through our website, other sites like dev.bg, jobs.bg, LinkedIn or similar.
- Referrals
- When a business partner or mutual contact recommends you for a role.
- Public Profiles
- From professional online networks or public registers, whenever relevant to hiring.
Why We Use Your Data
We use your personal information for the following clear purposes:
- To Help You Find a Job
- Matching your skills to open roles, evaluating your experience, and introducing you to potential employers with your explicit consent.
- To Stay in Touch
- Contacting you regarding your applications, new opportunities, or any questions you send us.
- To Follow the Law
- Meeting our legal responsibilities, including mandatory reporting to official bodies.
- To Manage Our Business
- Handling our accounting, billing, and financial records.
- To Keep Our Site Running
- Ensuring our website is safe, working properly, and easy to use.
- To Send You Job Opportunities
- Reaching out about future career opportunities when you have given us permission to do so.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files used as unique identifiers and stored on your device. While we do not set first-party cookies directly, third-party libraries integrated into our service may use them to gather information and improve functionality. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings, though declining may limit access to certain features.
Data Security
We employ commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, as we assume no responsibility for their content or practices.
Children’s Privacy
Our services do not target individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we delete it immediately from our servers.
Who We Share Your Data With
We never sell your personal data. We only share the minimum information necessary with:
- Companies Looking to Hire
- When we recommend you for a job, we share relevant details from your profile so potential employers can see if you are a good fit.
- Trusted Service Partners
- We work with companies that help us run our business (such as IT systems, website hosting, email services, site analytics, accountants, and legal advisors). They are bound by strict agreements to protect your data and only use it as we instruct them.
- Government & Legal Authorities
- We share data with public authorities only when we are legally required to do so.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers might process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates take effect immediately upon being posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this section regularly.
Your rights are protected under the GDPR clauses relating to your personal data. If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us via email at: info@staffupnext.com.