Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Connectly Recruiting ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, job seekers, clients, and business partners. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at connectly.manus.space (the "Site") or engage with our recruiting and advisory services.

By using our Site or submitting information through our forms, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, phone number, company name, inquiry type, and message content.
• Job Seeker Submissions: Name, email address, phone number, current role, LinkedIn profile URL, resume/CV files, and any additional messages.
• Content Downloads: Name, email address, and company name when downloading gated resources such as guides and assessments.
• Email Communications: Any information you include in emails or other communications with us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation patterns through our privacy-respecting analytics service.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
• Cookies: Session cookies necessary for site functionality and authentication.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide our recruiting and advisory services.
• To match job seekers with appropriate career opportunities.
• To send you relevant resources, guides, and industry insights you have requested.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
• To communicate with you about our services, with your consent.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Clients: Job seeker information may be shared with prospective employers as part of our recruiting services, only with your knowledge and consent.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services for email delivery (Resend), file storage (AWS S3), and website analytics. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS) for all form submissions.
• Secure cloud-based database storage with access controls.
• Secure file storage (Amazon S3) for uploaded documents such as resumes.
• Regular security assessments and monitoring.

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions and job seeker profiles are retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

Our Site uses essential cookies required for authentication and site functionality. We use a privacy-respecting analytics service that does not use cookies for tracking. We do not use advertising cookies or share cookie data with third parties.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our job portal powered by Top Echelon. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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