PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 21, 2026

Company: ETG Talent (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)

Contact Email: info@etgtalent.com

Website: etgtalent.com

ETG Talent is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of candidates, employer partners, website visitors, and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, apply for career opportunities, or utilize our recruitment and workforce consulting services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to deliver effective recruitment, employer branding, and workforce consulting services.

1.1 Information Provided Directly by Candidates

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and geographic location.

• Professional & Resume Data: Work history, education, skills, certifications, resume/CV uploads, cover letters, references, portfolio links, and compensation expectations.

• Communication Data: Records of communications between you and our recruitment team via email, phone, or application forms.

1.2 Information Provided Directly by Employers & Clients

• Business Contact Information: Contact name, corporate title, business email address, phone number, company name, and industry.

• Recruitment Requirements: Job descriptions, headcount needs, hiring criteria, company structure, and employer branding assets.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on site, and system log data collected via standard web technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for legitimate business purposes associated with recruitment and talent solutions, including:

• Matching candidates with prospective job opportunities and submitting applications to partner employers.

• Evaluating candidate qualifications, conducting preliminary screenings, and arranging interviews.

• Delivering recruitment consulting, employer branding, and workforce growth services to employer clients.

• Communicating updates regarding application statuses, new job openings, and market insights.

• Improving website functionality, analytics, user experience, and security performance.

• Complying with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your resume or contact details for recruitment opportunities.

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill agreements with candidates and employer clients.

• Legitimate Interests: To operate, optimize, and expand our staffing and workforce consulting operations.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable employment and legal requirements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share information only under the following conditions:

• Prospective Employers: Candidate resumes and profiles are shared with hiring companies only with candidate knowledge or consent for recruitment evaluation.

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors supporting our infrastructure (e.g., ATS platforms, cloud hosting, email delivery, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Compliance: When required by court order, law enforcement, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of ETG Talent or others.

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections.

5. Data Retention & Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures (including encryption, secure servers, and role-based access control) to safeguard your data against loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or alteration. We retain personal candidate and client data for as long as necessary to fulfill recruitment opportunities, maintain long-term candidate relationships, or fulfill legal and record-keeping requirements.

6. Your Data Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): Request the removal of your personal profile and resume from our talent database.

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or promotional emails at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link or direct request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze web traffic, optimize site navigation, and enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences directly through your web browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external job boards, client websites, or third-party resources. ETG Talent is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are directed exclusively to working-age professionals and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or service offerings. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated Effective Date.

11. Privacy Contact & Data Requests

To exercise your privacy rights, request data deletion, or ask questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy compliance team at:

ETG Talent Data Privacy Office

Email: info@etgtalent.com

Website: etgtalent.com