Thank you for choosing UnitedPool (“we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [https://unitedpool.org] (“Site”) and use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you when you register an account, apply for a job, or use our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact information
- Resume or CV
- Employment history
- Education background
- Skills and qualifications
- Other information you provide voluntarily
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior using cookies and similar technologies.
Use of Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To communicate with you regarding your account, job applications, and inquiries
- To personalize your experience and tailor job recommendations
- To analyze usage trends and optimize our Site and services
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With employers and organizations to facilitate job applications and recruitment processes
- With service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing services
- With affiliates and partners for marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent, where required)
- In response to legal requests or to protect our rights, property, or safety
Data Security
Your personal data is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order to maintain the safety of your personal information. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers. The gateway we use is PCI DSS 3.0 Certified. However, providing personal data through digital channels always comes with a risk since it is not possible to entirely secure technological systems from unauthorized access.
Personal Profiles
We provide you with the option of posting your personal profile including your skills, experience, contact information, employment history, references, and CV on our website. We use our best efforts to ensure that only employers, recruiters, hiring managers, headhunters, and human resource professionals access these directories, but cannot guarantee that other parties will not, without our consent, gain access to their contents. In addition, all visitors to our Site may have access to a limited version of your profile free of charge. This limited version does not contain your full name or contact information. You may remove and/or deactivate your profile from our searchable directories at any time. However, employers and recruiters who have paid for access to the directory, and other parties who have otherwise gained access to the directory, may have retained a copy of your profile in their own files or databases. We are not responsible or liable for the retention, use, or privacy of resumes in these instances, or for the use or privacy of resumes by any of such parties while profiles are in the directory.
Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the Site.
We use cookies to collect data regarding your visits to our website. This data is stored in aggregate form and is not used to identify any particular user or individual. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies in a variety of ways, including:
- Keeping count of your return visits to our or our advertisers’ or partners’ websites
- Accumulating and reporting aggregate, statistical information in connection with Devex
- Determining which features users and registered users like best and
- Saving your user identification or other information so you don’t have to re-enter it each time you visit the website.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. We use persistent cookies and session cookies on our Site.
Persistent Cookies
A persistent cookie is stored on a user’s device in between browser sessions which allows the preferences or actions of a user across the Site (or in some cases across different websites) to be remembered. We use persistent cookies to save your login information for future logins to the Site.
Session Cookies
A session cookie allows the Site to link your actions during a browser session. We use session cookies to enable certain features of the Site, to better understand how you interact with the Site and to monitor aggregate usage by users and web traffic routing on the Site. Unlike persistent cookies, session cookies are deleted from your computer when you log off from the Site and then close your browser.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You may also choose to opt-out of certain communications or withdraw consent for certain data processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Where we store your information
As a global platform, our services operate across borders, meaning your information, including personal data, may be stored and processed in countries where we have operations or engage service providers. This may involve transferring your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have data protection rules differing from those in your home country.
The personal data we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, destinations outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or the UK. Additionally, it may be processed by personnel outside the EEA or UK who work for us, our suppliers, or partners. These individuals may be involved in fulfilling your order, processing payment details, or providing support services. By providing your personal data, you consent to this transfer, storage, or processing outside of the EEA or the UK.
While we endeavor to keep your personal data within the EU/EEA, there may be instances where information needs to be temporarily transferred outside these regions for support and maintenance purposes. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to maintain the security of your data. This includes utilizing standard contractual clauses or engaging with companies affiliated with the Privacy Shield framework to maintain an adequate security level.
We are committed to ensuring that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information and uphold the principles outlined herein.
Age of Users
This Site and the Services are not intended for and shall not be used by anyone under the age of 16.
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 any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]
Last Updated: March 30, 2024