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Candidate Privacy Notice

Last Updated: June 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Talentuch LLC ("Talentuch", "Company", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of job applicants, candidates, contractors, consultants, and other individuals whose information we process in connection with recruitment and talent acquisition activities. 

This Candidate Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you: 

  • apply for a job through Talentuch;  

  • submit your CV or resume to us;  

  • participate in recruitment processes managed by Talentuch;  

  • communicate with our recruiters;  

  • are identified as a potential candidate through professional networking platforms, public sources, referrals, or other lawful recruitment channels.  

 

This Notice is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws, including: 

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);  

  • UK GDPR;  

  • applicable U.S. privacy laws;  

  • other applicable data protection regulations.  

2. WHO WE ARE

Talentuch LLC 

175 E Delaware Pl, Unit 5001 

Chicago, IL 60611 

United States 

Email: security@talentuch.com 

Website: https://www.talentuch.com 

For privacy-related requests, please contact: 

security@talentuch.com 

3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

Depending on the recruitment process, we may collect: 

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Identification Information 

  • Full name  

  • Email address  

  • Phone number  

  • Country of residence  

  • Location  

  • LinkedIn profile URL  

  • Portfolio, GitHub, personal website  

Professional Information 

  • Resume/CV  

  • Employment history  

  • Professional qualifications  

  • Education  

  • Certifications  

  • Languages  

  • Skills and competencies  

  • Salary expectations  

  • Availability and work authorization status  

Recruitment Information 

  • Interview notes  

  • Assessment results  

  • Recruiter evaluations  

  • Communication history  

  • References provided by you  

Technical Information 

When interacting with our website: 

  • IP address  

  • Browser type  

  • Device information  

  • Website usage information  

  • Cookies and similar technologies  

4. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We may collect personal data: 

Directly from you 

When you: 

  • apply for a position;  

  • submit your resume;  

  • communicate with our recruiters;  

  • participate in interviews.  

From Third Parties 

Including: 

  • LinkedIn;  

  • professional networking platforms;  

  • job boards;  

  • referrals;  

  • publicly available professional information;  

  • references provided by you.  

We only collect information that is relevant and reasonably necessary for recruitment purposes. 

5. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

We process your personal data to: 

  • assess your suitability for employment opportunities;  

  • identify relevant job opportunities;  

  • communicate regarding recruitment processes;  

  • arrange interviews;  

  • verify professional qualifications;  

  • present your profile to clients and hiring companies;  

  • maintain recruitment records;  

  • improve recruitment services;  

  • comply with legal obligations.  

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

For candidates located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions requiring a lawful basis, we rely on: 

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Legitimate Interests 

Including: 

  • recruitment activities;  

  • identifying suitable candidates;  

  • matching candidates with employment opportunities;  

  • maintaining recruitment records.  

 

Consent 

Where required by law, including: 

  • retaining your profile for future opportunities;  

  • processing certain categories of personal information.  

You may withdraw consent at any time. 

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Legal Obligations 

Where processing is required by applicable law. 

7. CANDIDATE SUBMISSION TO CLIENTS

Talentuch acts as a recruitment agency connecting candidates with prospective employers. 

We will not submit your profile to a client or hiring organization without informing you and obtaining your permission to do so. 

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Prior to submission, we may share: 

  • your resume/CV;  

  • professional qualifications;  

  • employment history;  

  • interview feedback relevant to the role.  

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Talentuch operates globally. 

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, European Union member states, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries where our clients, service providers, or business partners operate. 

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Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards, including: 

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);  

  • contractual confidentiality obligations;  

  • security measures designed to protect personal information.  

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain candidate information only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes. 

Unless a longer retention period is required by law, we generally retain candidate records for up to: 

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24 months after the last meaningful interaction 

to consider candidates for future opportunities. 

Candidates may request deletion of their personal information at any time, subject to legal retention obligations. 

10. WHO WE SHARE DATA WITH

We may share personal information with: 

Hiring Clients 

Potential employers and hiring organizations. 

Service Providers 

Including providers of: 

  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS);  

  • CRM systems;  

  • cloud hosting;  

  • communication platforms;  

  • productivity software.  

Legal Authorities 

When required by law or legal process. 

We do not sell candidate personal information. 

11. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from: 

  • unauthorized access;  

  • disclosure;  

  • alteration;  

  • loss;  

  • misuse.  

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. 

12. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: 

Access 

Request a copy of your personal information. 

Correction 

Request correction of inaccurate information. 

Deletion 

Request deletion of your personal information. 

Restriction 

Request restriction of processing. 

Objection 

Object to processing based on legitimate interests. 

Data Portability 

Request transfer of your information in a structured format. 

Withdraw Consent 

Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. 

13. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

To exercise your privacy rights, contact: 

security@talentuch.com 

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Please include: 

  • your full name;  

  • email address;  

  • description of your request.  

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. 

14. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

Talentuch does not make hiring decisions through solely automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on candidates. 

All candidate evaluations involve human review. 

15. CHILDREN'S DATA

Our recruitment services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older. 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

16. CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE

We may update this Candidate Privacy Notice from time to time. 

The latest version will always be available on our website and will indicate the date of the latest revision. 

17. CONTACT US

If you have questions regarding this Candidate Privacy Notice or our processing of personal data, please contact: 

Talentuch LLC 

175 E Delaware Pl, Unit 5001 

Chicago, IL 60611 

United States 

Email: security@talentuch.com 

Website: https://www.talentuch.com 

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