Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 27, 2026

Hunter the Headhunter ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with our website, services, and recruiting activities.

This Policy applies to all users of our website and services, including candidates, clients, and business contacts.

1. Categories of Personal Information Collected

We collect personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with an individual.

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes your full name, email address, phone number, resume or CV, employment history, education, certifications, compensation history and expectations, work authorization status, and any communications or correspondence you have with us.

B. Information Collected Automatically

This includes IP address, approximate location data, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, website usage data, and interaction analytics.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may collect personal information from third-party sources, including professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn, data providers such as Apollo.io and ZoomInfo, job boards such as Indeed and ZipRecruiter, as well as referrals and publicly available sources.

2. Purpose of Processing Personal Information

We process personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Identifying and recruiting candidates for employment opportunities;

Presenting candidate profiles to prospective employers with appropriate authorization;

Communicating with candidates and clients regarding employment opportunities or hiring needs;

Managing client relationships and service delivery;

Conducting market research, compensation analysis, and talent mapping;

Improving website functionality and user experience; and

Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances.

A. Clients and Prospective Employers

Candidate information may be shared with clients strictly for recruiting and placement purposes and only in accordance with candidate authorization and standard industry practices.

B. Service Providers and Technology Platforms

We utilize third-party service providers and platforms to support our business operations, including recruiting, candidate sourcing, communication, data management, and analytics. These providers may process personal information on our behalf.

Such providers include applicant tracking systems such as Recruiterflow, communication platforms such as RingCentral, data intelligence and sourcing platforms such as Apollo.io and ZoomInfo, professional networking and recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards and candidate sourcing platforms such as Indeed and ZipRecruiter, as well as cloud hosting, IT infrastructure providers, analytics providers, and website performance tools.

Personal information may be collected from or shared with these platforms strictly for business and operational purposes related to recruiting and service delivery and not for third-party marketing or promotional purposes. Where personal information is obtained from publicly available sources or third-party platforms, such information is processed in accordance with applicable laws and the applicable terms of those platforms. All service providers are engaged under contractual or commercially reasonable obligations to safeguard personal information and use it solely for authorized business purposes.

C. Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose personal information where required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company or others.

D. Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or substantially all assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. SMS and Communications Compliance

By providing your phone number to the Company, you expressly consent to receive communications from us, including calls and text messages (SMS or MMS), related to employment opportunities, recruiting updates, and business communications. Message frequency may vary, and standard message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP.” For assistance, reply “HELP” or contact us directly. We comply with applicable laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and maintain records of consent where required.

No mobile opt-in or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, provide recruiting services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain;

The right to access your personal information;

The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions;

The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information; and

The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable.

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at recruiter@huntertheheadhunter.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar privacy laws, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

Right of access;

Right to rectification;

Right to erasure;

Right to restriction of processing;

Right to data portability; and

Right to object to processing.

Our legal bases for processing personal information include consent, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

To exercise these rights, contact us at recruiter@huntertheheadhunter.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, measure performance, and enhance our services. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those third-party websites.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised Effective Date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Hunter the Headhunter

Email: recruiter@huntertheheadhunter.com

Website: www.huntertheheadhunter.com