Privacy Policy | Watson Remote Hiring Platform

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Effective Date

January 01, 2025

WatsonTalent (“Watson”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (hirewithwatson.com), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you use our platform, we may collect personal information including:

Name, company name, email address, phone number, and job title
Payment and billing details
Talent requirements and job descriptions
Communications via email or contact forms
Feedback, testimonials, or survey responses

b. Information We Automatically Collect

We also collect technical data through analytics tools and cookies:

IP address, browser type, device ID, and geolocation
Pages visited, session duration, referring URLs
Mouse movements, scroll depth (via Microsoft Clarity/Google Analytics)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

LinkedIn, Calendly, or other integrations
Payment processors or compliance services
Public databases or business registries

a. Information You Provide

When you use our platform, we may collect personal information including:

Name, company name, email address, phone number, and job title
Payment and billing details
Talent requirements and job descriptions
Communications via email or contact forms
Feedback, testimonials, or survey responses

b. Information We Automatically Collect

We also collect technical data through analytics tools and cookies:

IP address, browser type, device ID, and geolocation
Pages visited, session duration, referring URLs
Mouse movements, scroll depth (via Microsoft Clarity/Google Analytics)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

LinkedIn, Calendly, or other integrations
Payment processors or compliance services
Public databases or business registries

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Match you with suitable remote professionals
Improve and personalize your experience
Communicate updates, offers, and onboarding steps
Respond to support requests
Process payments and generate invoices
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We may use your information to:

Match you with suitable remote professionals
Improve and personalize your experience
Communicate updates, offers, and onboarding steps
Respond to support requests
Process payments and generate invoices
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you're in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:

Consent: When you opt in for marketing or submit inquiries
Contractual necessity: To provide services you request
Legal obligations: For tax, compliance, or fraud prevention
Legitimate interests: To improve service, secure our platform

If you're in the EU/EEA, we process your data based on:

Consent: When you opt in for marketing or submit inquiries
Contractual necessity: To provide services you request
Legal obligations: For tax, compliance, or fraud prevention
Legitimate interests: To improve service, secure our platform

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Understand how users interact with our site
Improve UX and page performance
Personalize content or support features like chat and login

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

We use cookies to:

Understand how users interact with our site
Improve UX and page performance
Personalize content or support features like chat and login

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

5. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

Remote Talent (with your approval)
Third-party vendors: Analytics, payment gateways, CRM tools
Cloud infrastructure providers: For secure hosting
Regulatory agencies: When legally required
Business acquirers: In case of a merger or acquisition

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

Remote Talent (with your approval)
Third-party vendors: Analytics, payment gateways, CRM tools
Cloud infrastructure providers: For secure hosting
Regulatory agencies: When legally required
Business acquirers: In case of a merger or acquisition

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside your country of residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data as long as:

You are an active user
It is needed to comply with legal/accounting requirements
You haven’t requested deletion (unless otherwise required by law)

We retain personal data as long as:

You are an active user
It is needed to comply with legal/accounting requirements
You haven’t requested deletion (unless otherwise required by law)

8. Data Security

We follow best practices, including:

Encrypted communication (HTTPS, SSL)
Role-based access and internal security policies
Regular audits and secure third-party integrations

We follow best practices, including:

Encrypted communication (HTTPS, SSL)
Role-based access and internal security policies
Regular audits and secure third-party integrations

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Object to processing or request restrictions
Withdraw consent (for marketing)
Port your data to another provider

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Object to processing or request restrictions
Withdraw consent (for marketing)
Port your data to another provider

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users over 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us for deletion.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on our site with the updated effective date.

12. Contact

Email: hello@hirewithwatson.com
Phone: +1 (515) 708-2378(US)