Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information generated through your use of the Platform.

Information you provide

• Account information -- name, email address, company name, job title, and phone number.
• Profile information -- skills, experience, portfolio materials, and professional background (for specialists).
• Project details -- project descriptions, technical requirements, timelines, and budgets submitted through inquiry forms or the team builder.
• Communications -- messages, feedback, and other content you send to us.

Information collected automatically

• Usage data -- pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and interaction patterns.
• Device information -- browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address.
• Analytics data -- aggregated and anonymized usage statistics collected through third-party analytics services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Talent matching -- to connect companies with specialists whose skills and experience align with project requirements.
• Communication -- to respond to inquiries, send engagement-related notifications, and provide platform updates.
• Platform improvement -- to analyze usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.
• Quality assurance -- to maintain the integrity of our vetting process and ensure high standards across engagements.
• Legal compliance -- to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Matched specialists and companies -- when a match is made, we share relevant profile and project information between the matched parties. All such sharing is subject to our universal NDA.
• Service providers -- we may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to contractual obligations to protect your data.
• Legal requirements -- we may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Talent Badger, our users, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on the Platform:

• Analytics cookies -- we use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Platform. These cookies collect information in an aggregated form to help us improve the user experience.
• Functional cookies -- these cookies enable core Platform functionality such as session management and user preferences.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you close your account or request deletion of your data, we will retain your information for an additional two (2) years to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. After this retention period, your data will be permanently deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access -- you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction -- you may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion -- you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our retention obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within thirty (30) days.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].