Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Engaged Headhunters ("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 use our executive search and recruiting services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Professional background and employment history
- Resume and portfolio materials
- References and recommendations
- Salary expectations and compensation information
Company Information
For our corporate clients, we may collect:
- Company name and industry information
- Job descriptions and requirements
- Organizational structure and culture details
- Budget and timeline information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing executive search and recruiting services
- Matching candidates with appropriate opportunities
- Communicating with clients and candidates
- Conducting background checks and reference verification
- Improving our services and developing new offerings
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy:
With Clients
We share candidate information with potential employers only with explicit consent and after determining mutual interest.
Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist with background checks, reference verification, and other recruiting-related services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Candidate information may be retained for future opportunities unless you request removal.
7. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
8. Data Storage and Processing
Your information is stored and processed in the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data in compliance with applicable federal and Virginia state data protection laws.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Engaged Headhunters
249 Central Park Ave Suite 300-90
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 720-7173
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.