At Wimora ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website wimora.com (the "Site") or use our recruiting services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title
- Professional Information: Resume/CV, work history, education, skills, certifications, and professional references
- Application Data: Information submitted through job application forms or inquiry forms
- Communication Records: Emails, messages, and other communications with our team
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring websites
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
1.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party sources such as professional networking sites (LinkedIn), references, background check providers, and public databases to verify your professional credentials and employment history.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Recruitment Services: To match candidates with job opportunities, conduct assessments, and facilitate the hiring process
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send updates about opportunities, and provide customer support
- Service Improvement: To analyze trends, improve our website functionality, and enhance user experience
- Marketing: To send newsletters, industry insights, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements
- Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site:
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. You can also manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following parties:
- Client Companies: With your consent, we share your professional information with potential employers
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, email services, and background checks
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest (SSL/TLS)
- Secure servers with access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Employee training on data protection and confidentiality
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities, including marketing communications
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@wimora.com
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:
- Duration of our relationship with you
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Ongoing recruitment processes and candidate pools
- Dispute resolution and legal claims
Candidate information is typically retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion or update your information.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Data processing agreements with third-party providers
- Compliance with applicable data protection frameworks
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our Site with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying a prominent notice on our Site
Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- Right to receive information about data breaches affecting your personal data
- Right to data portability in a structured, commonly used format
Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate business interests.
For California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@wimora.com