Privacy Policy
At Maple Hearth Talent, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect and process. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website, services, and operations.
By using our services or accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide our talent acquisition, HR consulting, and related services effectively. This may include:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name, contact details (e.g., address, phone number, email address), professional background (e.g., resume, employment history, education, certifications), skills, qualifications, salary expectations, and other information you provide in connection with job applications or our services.
- Client and Business Information: Information about our client organizations, including company name, contact persons, job requirements, organizational structure, and financial details necessary for service delivery.
- Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, referring pages, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Publicly Available Information: Information we may collect from public sources (e.g., LinkedIn, professional networking sites) to assess candidate suitability or market trends.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Talent Acquisition and Placement: To match candidates with suitable job opportunities, manage applications, conduct executive searches, and facilitate the hiring process.
- Service Delivery: To provide HR consulting, workforce planning, payroll services, onboarding solutions, employee relations, and outplacement services to our clients.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding job opportunities, service updates, and respond to your inquiries.
- Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and service trends to enhance our offerings, website functionality, and user experience.
- Legal and Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and enforce our terms and conditions.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Clients: For talent acquisition purposes, we may share candidate information (e.g., resumes, relevant professional details) with prospective employers who are our clients, with your consent where required.
- Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers who assist us with operations such as IT support, data hosting, payroll processing, or background checks. These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure the ongoing integrity and confidentiality of your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Object to the processing of your personal information.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Request data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and support our marketing efforts. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. The revised policy will be effective upon posting on this section of our online platform.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Maple Hearth Talent
2847 Yonge Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON, M4N 2W3
Canada