Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SkillSeek OÜ (registry code 16746587, VAT EE102679838, registered address Juhkentali 8, Tallinn 10132, Estonia) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our recruitment services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete our recruiter qualification quiz
• Fill out contact forms or job inquiries
• Register for our services or membership
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This may include: name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, professional experience, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Geographic location (country/city level)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Process inquiries and provide recruitment services
• Evaluate recruiter qualifications for the umbrella recruitment platform
• Match companies with appropriate recruiters
• Communicate about services and membership
• Improve website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Contract performance: To provide services you've requested
• Legitimate interests: To improve services and communicate
• Consent: For marketing communications (withdrawable anytime)
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., email services, analytics, Stripe payment processing)
• Recruiters in our network: When matching companies with recruiters
• Legal authorities: When required by law
• Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction in accordance with GDPR Article 32.

7. Data Retention

• Active recruiter/client data: Duration of relationship plus 7 years
• Inquiry data: 2 years from last contact
• Marketing data: Until unsubscribe or deletion request

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: For consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at desk@skillseek.eu.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

10. International Data Transfers

As we operate across the EU, data may be transferred between EU member states. We ensure appropriate safeguards for any transfers outside the EEA.

11. Children's Privacy

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

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon) or your local data protection authority.