1. Introduction

At TalentBridge, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you access or use our platform. By using TalentBridge, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

a. Personal Information

• Account Information: When you register on our platform, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and location.
• Profile Information: If you are a Talent or Agency, we collect information about your skills, experience, qualifications, and work history.
• Payment Information: To process payments, we collect financial information such as your bank account or payment details.

b. Project and Communication Data

• Information related to job postings, project requirements, communication between Users, and project deliverables is collected to facilitate collaboration on the platform.

c. Usage Data

• We collect data on how you use the platform, including the pages you visit, the services you use, and the interactions you have on the platform. This data helps us understand and improve user experience.

d. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• TalentBridge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but doing so may limit your access to some features of our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide Services: Facilitate communication, project management, and transactions between Users.
• Improve User Experience: Personalize content, enhance features, and optimize the platform based on usage patterns.
• Process Payments: Safely and securely process payments between Employers, Agencies, and Talents.
• Communicate: Send important notifications, updates, and promotional information related to the platform.
• Ensure Security: Monitor and verify user activity to protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security issues.
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Use your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Information such as your profile, job postings, and project details are shared with other Users to facilitate collaboration.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and customer support.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes such as a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Security of Your Information

The security of your personal information is a priority for us. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
• Restriction: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal information.
• Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

TalentBridge may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]