Privacy Policy

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 Effective Date: March 24, 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.

1. 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 and approximate location data, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and 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 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 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 storage, hosting, IT infrastructure providers, and analytics and website performance tools.

Personal information may be collected from or shared with these platforms in connection with legitimate recruiting activities, candidate sourcing, and client service delivery. Where personal information is obtained from publicly available sources or third-party platforms, such information is processed in accordance with applicable laws and the respective terms and conditions of those platforms. All such third-party 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, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company or others.

D. Business Transactions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as part of the 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.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, including providing recruiting services, maintaining business and legal records, and complying with applicable laws and regulations. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and legal requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of 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 have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose, the right to access your personal information, the right to delete personal information subject to certain exceptions, the right to correct inaccurate personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

We do not sell personal information as defined under CCPA. To exercise your rights, contact us at recruiter@huntertheheadhunter. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restriction of processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing.

Our legal bases for processing include consent, performance of a contract, legitimate business interests, and compliance with legal obligations. You may exercise your rights by contacting us at recruiter@huntertheheadhunter.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services. You may control 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 or content of those 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 minors.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Hunter the Headhunter
recruiter@huntertheheadhunter
www.huntertheheadhunter.com