Privacy Policy
4. How We Use Your Data
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
4.1. Providing and Improving Our Services
Matching candidates with clients based on skills and requirements
Facilitating contracts, payments, and project execution
Communicating with clients and consultants about ongoing engagements
4.2. Recruitment and Talent Matching
Evaluating candidates for job or project opportunities
Conducting interviews and assessments
Verifying identities and qualifications
4.3. Marketing and Business Development
Sending relevant information about our services
Notifying you of new job openings or consulting opportunities
Analyzing trends to improve our offerings
4.4. Compliance and Security
Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and data breaches
Complying with legal obligations and industry regulations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Performance of a contract – When we process data to fulfill agreements with clients or consultants.
Legitimate interest – When we process data to improve our services, conduct marketing, or ensure security, without overriding individual rights.
Consent – When we rely on your explicit permission (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or sharing additional application details).
Legal obligation – When required by law (e.g., tax, accounting, or regulatory compliance).
6. Data Retention
We store your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Client and candidate data – Retained for the duration of the business relationship and for a reasonable period afterward for legal and administrative purposes.
Website analytics data – Retained for up to 24 months for performance analysis.
Marketing and communication records – Retained until you opt out or withdraw consent.
We regularly review our data retention practices and delete unnecessary information.
7. Sharing and Transfer of Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:
Clients – To match candidates with the right projects.
Service providers – Trusted third parties (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors) who support our operations.
Legal authorities – If required by law or to prevent fraud and security threats.
International transfers – If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful safeguards.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access – Request a copy of your data.
Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") – Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Right to restrict processing – Limit how we use your data in specific cases.
Right to object – Opt out of certain data processing, including direct marketing.
Right to data portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to withdraw consent – If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@techsmidt.com. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
9. Data Security
We implement strong security measures to protect your personal data, including:
Encryption – Securing sensitive data during storage and transmission.
Access control – Limiting access to authorized personnel only.
Regular audits – Monitoring and improving our security framework.
While we take all reasonable steps to secure your data, no system is 100% secure. Please contact us if you suspect unauthorized access or misuse.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience on our website. You can manage cookie settings via your browser or read our Cookie Policy for more details.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or email. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, contact us at:
📍 Techsmidt AB, Malmskillnadsgatan 44a, 111 57, Stockholm
If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority.