1. Introduction
The Tech Recruiters ("TTR," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our recruiting services, or interact with us in any capacity.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Resumes, CVs, cover letters, and portfolio links
- Employment history, education, certifications, and professional qualifications
- Compensation expectations and employment preferences
- References and recommendations
- Any other information you voluntarily submit through our forms, emails, or during interviews
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring URLs, search terms, button clicks, scroll depth, and form interaction events
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics and session experience tools such as Microsoft Clarity when enabled
TTR does not intentionally send resume content, form field values, or other sensitive candidate details to analytics tools. Forms and report views are marked for masking where session-experience tooling is used. Website events are used to understand aggregate user behavior, improve page experience, and measure which paths lead to candidate, employer, or contact inquiries.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Professional networking platforms, such as LinkedIn
- Client companies providing job specifications and requirements
- Background check providers, with your consent
- Publicly available professional information
3. How We Use Your Information
- To match candidates with suitable employment opportunities
- To communicate with you regarding job openings, applications, and recruiting services
- To verify qualifications, conduct reference checks, and perform background screenings
- To maintain and improve our talent network and services
- To comply with legal obligations and industry regulations
- To send market insights, compensation data, and industry intelligence, with your consent
- To improve our website, services, and user experience
- To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information to:
- Client companies: when presenting you as a candidate for a specific role, with your prior knowledge and consent.
- Service providers: third-party vendors who assist with background checks, analytics, hosting, and communication tools.
- Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are commonly used in U.S. state privacy laws.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Candidate data is typically retained for up to 3 years following your last interaction with us, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized. You may request earlier deletion at any time.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information, including access controls and secure hosting practices. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt out of certain uses or disclosures where applicable law provides that right
- Appeal a decision where applicable privacy law provides an appeal right
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@thetechrecruiters.com.
8. Recruiting and Background Checks
Where a role requires reference checks, background checks, employment verification, or similar screening, we will obtain any consent required by applicable law before initiating that process. Final hiring decisions, employment terms, and role requirements are determined by the hiring company.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. International Visitors
TTR is based in the United States and primarily serves the U.S. market. If you access our website or submit information from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and recruiting services are not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Tech Recruiters
Email: info@thetechrecruiters.com