Introduction
Welcome to Refer Squad (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with global data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws in the EU, US, and APAC regions.
By using our platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Data: Information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, resume, and job details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
Usage Data: Information automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and interaction with our platform.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Facilitate job referrals and enable communication between job seekers and referrers.
– Provide and improve our services.
– Comply with legal obligations.
– Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse of our platform.
– Send service-related communications, including updates and notifications.
Legal Bases for Processing (EU Users)
We process your personal data based on:
– Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
– The necessity to fulfill a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
– Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
– Legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
– Service Providers: To assist in delivering our services (e.g., hosting, analytics).
– Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
– Referral Partners: To get you a referral in their companies
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Responsibilities of Referrers
Referrers using our platform agree to:
– Only use candidate information for the purpose of providing a job referral.
– Refrain from storing, sharing, or using candidate data for any other purpose.
– Comply with all applicable data protection laws.
Failure to adhere to these responsibilities may result in account suspension and legal action.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
– Access: Request access to your personal data.
– Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
– Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
– Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
– Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
– Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications.
To exercise your rights, contact us at service@refersquad.com
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your region. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under the GDPR.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via email or through our platform.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at service@refersquad.com or using our contact form.
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.