Privacy Policy

**Searchlight Recruiters, Inc. — Privacy Policy**

*(Including Notice to Job Applicants and Clients)*

**Effective Date:** October 3, 2024

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## **1. Overview**

Searchlight Recruiters, Inc. DBA Searchlight Decision (“Searchlight,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website and in connection with our recruiting services.

This policy applies to:

* Website visitors

* Job applicants and candidates

* Clients and business contacts

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## **2. Notice to California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)**

If you are a California resident, this section supplements the rest of this Privacy Policy and describes your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

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## **3. Categories of Personal Information We Collect**

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

### **A. Identifiers**

* Name, email address, phone number, postal address

* Government-issued identifiers (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license, passport), where required by law

### **B. Professional and Employment Information**

* Resume/CV, work history, education, certifications

* Skills, qualifications, and references

### **C. Sensitive Personal Information**

* Social Security number

* Citizenship or work authorization status

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) data (where voluntarily provided)

* Identification documents (e.g., I-9 documentation)

We collect sensitive personal information only as necessary to perform our recruiting services and comply with legal obligations. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes beyond those permitted under applicable law.

### **D. Internet or Network Activity**

* Basic website usage data collected through tools such as Google Analytics (e.g., pages visited, general location, device type)

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## **4. Sources of Personal Information**

We collect personal information from:

* You, directly (e.g., email, resume submission, conversations)

* Public or professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn)

* Third parties (e.g., references or background checks, where permitted by law)

* Automated technologies (e.g., website analytics tools)

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## **5. How We Use Personal Information**

We use personal information for the following purposes:

* To evaluate and present candidates for job opportunities

* To communicate with candidates and clients

* To conduct background checks and verify employment eligibility (where applicable)

* To maintain records and manage recruiting operations

* To improve our website and services

* To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

* To protect against fraud or unauthorized activity

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## **6. How We Share Personal Information**

We do **not sell or share personal information for advertising or marketing purposes**.

We may share personal information only in the following contexts:

* **With clients (potential employers):**

  Only with your explicit permission before submitting your information for specific opportunities

* **With service providers:**

  Including applicant tracking systems and other vendors who process data on our behalf

* **With professional advisors:**

  Such as legal counsel, auditors, or consultants

* **As required by law:**

  Including compliance with legal obligations or lawful requests

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## **7. Data Retention**

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

* Provide recruiting services

* Maintain our relationship with you

* Consider you for future opportunities

Your information may be retained in our applicant tracking systems unless you request deletion.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 10).

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## **8. International Data Transfers**

Searchlight operates in the United States but may work with clients or service providers in other countries.

If personal information is transferred outside the United States, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

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## **9. Cookies and Analytics**

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

This may include:

* Pages visited

* Time spent on the site

* General geographic region

* Device and browser information

This information is used solely to improve our website and services.

We do not use tracking for advertising or cross-site behavioral targeting.

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## **10. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)**

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

* **Know** what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

* **Request deletion** of your personal information

* **Request correction** of inaccurate personal information

* **Limit use of sensitive personal information** (where applicable)

* **Non-discrimination** for exercising your rights

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## **11. How to Exercise Your Rights**

To submit a request, contact us at:

**Email:** [dataprivacy@searchlightdecision.com](dataprivacy@searchlightdecision.com)

We will:

* Confirm receipt within 10 business days

* Respond within timeframes required by law

We may verify your identity before processing your request.

Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper documentation.

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## **12. Mobile Information and SMS Communications**

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.

If you receive SMS communications from us:

* Message frequency may vary

* Standard message and data rates may apply

* You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP”

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## **13. Data Security**

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

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## **14. Children’s Privacy**

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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## **15. Changes to This Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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## **16. Contact Information**

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

**Email:** [dataprivacy@searchlightdecision.com](dataprivacy@searchlightdecision.com)

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