Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 7th, 2025

At Talent Forge Group, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services, including our website and SMS communications. We comply with applicable laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and 10DLC requirements for SMS messaging.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you create an account, submit a job application, or communicate with us. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number

• Professional Information: Resume, work history, education

• Other Information: Any additional details you choose to provide

We also automatically collect information when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, and usage data. For SMS communications, we collect your phone number and may record delivery status or responses (e.g., opt-out requests).

We do not use cookies or analytics tools to track visitors on our website.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Voluntary Submission: When you submit job applications, contact forms, or register for services.

• Third Parties: From clients, employers, or service providers (e.g., background check vendors), with your consent or as permitted by law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our recruiting services

• Match candidates with job opportunities

• Communicate with you about job opportunities and services

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• Comply with legal obligations

For SMS communications, we use your phone number to send messages about job opportunities that align with your profile and preferences.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Potential Employers: To facilitate job placements

• Service Providers: Such as hosting or communication platforms (e.g., Zoom), bound by confidentiality agreements

• Legal Authorities: When required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or court orders.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes, nor do we share your text messaging opt-in data or consent with any third parties.

We do not sell your personal information for commercial purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. SMS Communication

By providing your phone number through a job application, profile update, or other means, you explicitly consent to receive SMS messages from Talent Forge Group regarding job opportunities. These messages, sent exclusively by our recruiters, include the job title, location, and a brief inquiry about your interest. Each message is a one-time communication per candidate, ensuring targeted and professional outreach.

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message or contacting us at admin@talentforgegroup.com. We honor opt-out requests immediately.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), including:

•Access: Request details about the personal information we hold.

• Correction: Request updates to inaccurate information.

• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.

• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or data sharing (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@talentforgegroup.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 45 days for CCPA requests).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information, including phone numbers, for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions

• Opt out of SMS communications

If you are outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We implement safeguards, such as contractual protections, to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@talentforgegroup.com.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and to request its deletion. Contact us at admin@talentforgegroup.com to exercise these rights.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: