Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Who Needs Engineers ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our recruitment services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Apply for a job
• Post a job listing
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our newsletters

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Professional experience and qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Company information (for employers)
• LinkedIn profile and other professional social media links

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Recruitment Services: To match candidates with job opportunities and facilitate the hiring process
• Account Management: To create and manage your account
• Communication: To send you updates, job alerts, and newsletters (with your consent)
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Employers

When you apply for a job through our platform, we share your application materials (CV, cover letter, contact information) with the relevant employer.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, including:

• Email service providers
• Cloud hosting services
• Analytics providers
• Payment processors

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Candidate profiles and CVs are typically retained for up to 2 years from the last activity on your account.

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@whoneedsengineers.com

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Track your online activity to deliver relevant advertising

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Data Protection Officer

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Email: dpo@whoneedsengineers.com

15. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable law.