Privacy Policy — Axis Talent Recruitment

This Privacy Policy explains how Axis Talent Recruitment ("ATR", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, submit an application, or otherwise interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights, including those granted under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and applicable U.S. state privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act, "CCPA").

1. Information we collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Application data: name, email, phone number, LinkedIn URL, cover letter, and resume/CV when you apply for a role.
Communication data: messages you send via our contact forms or email.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed (collected automatically).

2. How we use your information

To evaluate your candidacy for the role you applied to and other suitable roles.
To share your profile with prospective employers, only with your consent.
To respond to inquiries and provide career or recruitment services.
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
To improve our website and services.

3. Legal basis for processing (EU/UK)

We process personal data on the basis of (a) your consent when you submit an application, (b) contract performance for placement services, (c) our legitimate interestsin operating our recruitment business, and (d) legal obligations where applicable.

4. Sharing your information

We share information with:

Employer clients you have consented to be introduced to.
Service providers that host our website, store data, and process applications on our behalf.
Legal authorities when required by law.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data retention

We retain application materials for up to 24 months from your last interaction with us, after which they are deleted or anonymized. You may request earlier deletion at any time (see Section 7).

6. International transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred and processed in another jurisdiction. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict processing.
Data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days (or sooner if required by law).

8. Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure cloud storage. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for site functionality. We do not currently use third-party advertising or marketing cookies.

10. Contact us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out via our contact page. We act as the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent version. Material changes will be notified through our website.