Effective Date: January 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Successrise Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our recruitment and career consulting services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

• Professional Information: Resume/CV, employment history, educational background, professional qualifications, certifications

• Application Data: Job preferences, salary expectations, availability, work authorization status

• Communication Records: Correspondence with our consultants, interview feedback, notes from consultations

Information We Collect from Other Sources:

• References: Information from professional references you provide

• Background Checks: Employment verification, educational verification (with your consent)

• Public Sources: Professional social media profiles (LinkedIn), publicly available professional information

• Partner Companies: Feedback from potential employers during the placement process

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Recruitment Services: Match you with suitable job opportunities, present your profile to potential employers

• Career Consulting: Provide personalized career guidance, resume optimization, interview coaching

• Communication: Contact you about job opportunities, provide updates on your application status

• Service Improvement: Analyze trends to improve our services and success rates

• Legal Compliance: Meet legal and regulatory requirements

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Partner Companies: Potential employers for job placement purposes (with your consent)

• Service Providers: Background check companies, verification services (with your authorization)

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties

• Share your information with your current employer without explicit permission

• Use your information for marketing purposes unrelated to our services

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure data storage systems

• Access controls and authentication

• Regular security assessments

• Staff training on data protection

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for:

• Active Candidates: Duration of our engagement plus 2 years

• Placed Candidates: 7 years for employment records and compliance

• Unsuccessful Applications: 1 year unless you request earlier deletion

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information

• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing at any time

8. Cookies and Website Data

Our website uses cookies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyze website performance

• Remember your preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Successrise Consulting

• Email: privacy@successriseconsulting.com

• Phone: [Your Phone Number]

• Address: [Your Business Address]

Data Protection Officer: [DPO Email if applicable]

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about our handling of your personal information, you may file a complaint with:

• Our Data Protection Officer (contact information above)

• The appropriate data protection authority in your jurisdiction

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws. We recommend consulting with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations in your jurisdiction.