Privacy Policy

At Top Talent Resources, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Professional Information: Job title, company name, industry, and employment details
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence
• Resume and Application Data: When applying for positions or submitting resumes

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and search terms
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address (not precise GPS location)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Service Provision

• Facilitating job placements and recruitment services
• Processing applications and managing candidate profiles
• Communicating about opportunities and services
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries

Website Functionality

• Operating and maintaining our website and services
• Improving user experience and website functionality
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Personalizing content and recommendations

Legal and Security

• Complying with legal obligations and regulations
• Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforcing our terms of service and other agreements

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We share information with employers, clients, or other third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing, typically in the context of job applications or recruitment services.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Professional Advisors

We may disclose information to lawyers, accountants, consultants, and other professional advisors who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data centers and infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection practices

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you. Types of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Targeting Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and legitimate business requirements.

Restriction and Objection

You can request restriction of processing or object to certain types of processing.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time through unsubscribe links or by contacting us.

Cookie Controls

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and our cookie preference center.

7. Data Retention

We retain 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. Our retention practices include:

• Active Candidates: Information retained during active recruitment processes and for reasonable periods thereafter
• Account Data: Retained while accounts are active and for reasonable periods after deactivation
• Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out or request deletion
• Legal Compliance: Information retained as required for legal, regulatory, or audit purposes

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

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

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days. For data protection inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know

You can request information about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose.

Right to Delete

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out

You can opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

14. Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee our data protection strategy and compliance. Our DPO can be contacted at:

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 15, 2025, and complies with applicable data protection laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.