Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01.07.2025

Welcome to freelanceitrecruiter.eu (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our recruitment services, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are
Data Controller:
Aleksandrina Aleksandrova
Email: alex@freelanceitrecruiter.eu
Website: https://freelanceitrecruiter.eu

We provide recruitment and matching services for freelance IT professionals and companies across the EU.

2. What Information We Collect
We collect personal data from both job seekers and employers, including:

For Job Seekers:
Full name and contact details (email, phone)

CV/resume and work history

Skills, certifications, and qualifications

Job preferences and availability

LinkedIn or portfolio links

Any other data you voluntarily provide

For Employers:
Company name and contact information

Job descriptions and hiring requirements

Communication records with candidates and us

Automatically Collected Data:
IP address and browser type

Log files, cookies, and usage data

Location data (if permitted by your device/browser)

3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:

Consent – when you provide data voluntarily (e.g., submitting a CV)

Contract – to fulfill our agreement to provide recruitment services

Legal obligation – to comply with applicable employment or tax laws

Legitimate interests – such as improving our services, fraud prevention, and ensuring appropriate job-candidate matches

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

Match job seekers with employers

Send job opportunities and candidate suggestions

Facilitate communication between both parties

Improve our platform and services

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

5. Sharing Your Data
We share data only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards:

With employers when you apply or are shortlisted (job seekers)

With job seekers, when you post a job (employers)

With third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, hosting)

When required by law or legal proceedings

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards, such as:

Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

Standard contractual clauses (SCCs)

Binding corporate rules, where applicable

7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

Active job seekers: up to 24 months of inactivity

Employers: while the business relationship is active

Legal or regulatory requirements may extend retention

You can request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

8. Your GDPR Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:

Access – request a copy of your data

Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Restriction – limit how we process your data

Portability – receive your data in a portable format

Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interest

Withdraw Consent – at any time, where applicable

Lodge a Complaint – with your national data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and assist in marketing. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie banner.

See our [Cookie Policy] for details.

10. Security
We use technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted connections (SSL), secure servers, and access controls. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

FreelanceeITrecruiter
Email: alex@freelanceitrecruiter.eu
Website: https://freelanceitrecruiter.eu