Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Minimal Edge Talent ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal and professional information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our recruitment services.

This policy applies to all candidates, clients, and website visitors. By using our services or visiting our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Candidate Information

We collect the following information from candidates:

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number, location)
• Professional history (resume/CV, work experience, skills)
• Educational background and qualifications
• References and recommendations
• Work authorization and visa status
• Salary expectations and preferences
• Any additional information you provide during the recruitment process

2.2 Client Information

From clients seeking talent, we collect:

• Business contact details of company representatives
• Company information and industry
• Job requirements and specifications
• Hiring processes and preferences
• Feedback on candidate submissions

2.3 Website Visitor Information

From our website visitors, we may collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Information submitted through our contact forms

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Candidate Data Usage

We use candidate information to:

• Match you with suitable job opportunities
• Present your profile to potential employers (with your consent)
• Communicate with you about positions and interview opportunities
• Provide career guidance and feedback
• Maintain our database of available talent
• Comply with legal obligations

3.2 Client Data Usage

We use client information to:

• Understand your hiring needs and requirements
• Identify and present suitable candidates
• Facilitate the recruitment process
• Communicate about our services and recruitment progress
• Maintain our business relationship

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit permission for specific processing activities
• Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is in our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Potential Employers: For candidates, we share relevant professional information with potential employers when presenting your profile (with your consent)
• Service Providers: Third-party service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., email providers, CRM systems)
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. These include:

• Secure data storage with encryption
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection
• Secure data transmission protocols

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain candidate information for 2 years after our last meaningful interaction, unless you request earlier deletion or a longer period is required for legal purposes.

Client information is retained for the duration of our business relationship and for 3 years afterward for legitimate business purposes, unless a longer period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: The right to know what personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: The right to request deletion of your data
• Restriction: The right to request limiting how we use your data
• Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: The right to object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at talent@minimaledgetech.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending you a direct notification. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: talent@minimaledgetech.com

Address: Hyderabad, India