Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Collect Talent ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Collect Talent platform at collecttalent.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, password
- Profile information: bio, location, work experience, certifications, resume
- Company information (employers): company name, description, logo, website
- Job listings and applications you submit
- Messages you send through our messaging system
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
Information from Third Parties
- LinkedIn:If you sign in with LinkedIn, we receive your name, email address, and profile URL as authorized by LinkedIn's API. We do not access your LinkedIn connections, messages, or any data beyond what you explicitly authorize.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent
- Device information: browser type, operating system, IP address
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and session management
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Match job seekers with relevant job opportunities
- Facilitate communication between employers and job seekers
- Send job alerts and notifications you have opted into
- Process payments for featured job listings
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. AI-Powered Features
We use artificial intelligence to provide job matching, candidate recommendations, and resume parsing. Your profile data and job listing details may be processed by AI systems to generate match scores and suggestions. These AI features are designed to assist, not replace, your decision-making.
5. How We Share Your Information
- With employers: When you apply for a job, the employer receives your application details, resume, and profile information.
- With job seekers:Employers' company profiles and job listings are publicly visible to all users.
- Service providers: We use third-party services for hosting (Vercel), database (Supabase), payments (Stripe), email (Resend), and analytics. These providers only access data necessary to perform their services.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, row-level security policies, and secure authentication. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and download your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@collecttalent.com.
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Service. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@collecttalent.com