Privacy Policy

1 Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Job seekers: Name, contact information, trade certifications, work history, resume or credential documents, skills, and availability.
• Employers: Company name, contact person, title, email address, phone number, job requirements, and compensation details.
• All visitors: Any information submitted through our contact forms, intake forms, or email correspondence.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Date and time of your visit and session duration.
• Device identifiers and general geographic location (city/state level).

C. Information from Third Parties

• Credential verification services and licensing boards to confirm trade certifications.
• Professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn) when candidates or employers connect through those platforms.
• Background check providers, where authorized by the candidate.

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Match qualified tradespeople with employer job orders.
• Verify trade certifications, licenses, and credentials.
• Communicate with employers and job seekers about open positions, placement status, and follow-ups.
• Process and track placements, including 90-day guarantee periods.
• Send relevant updates, service announcements, or marketing communications (you may opt out at any time).
• Improve our website, services, and internal processes.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other potentially illegal activities.

3 How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

A. With Prospective Employers

Candidate profiles, credentials, and work history are shared with prospective employers as part of the placement process. Candidates are informed before their information is presented to a specific employer.

B. With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., background check providers, credential verification services, scheduling tools, CRM platforms) who assist in our operations. These vendors are contractually bound to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

C. As Required by Law

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bravo Talent Group, our clients, or others.

D. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections described in this policy.

4 Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Candidate profiles are kept active in our network unless a candidate requests removal. Employer records are retained for the duration of our business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.

5 Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send.
• Withdraw consent to the use of your information for placement purposes (note: this may affect our ability to represent you).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hire@bravotalent.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

We do not sell personal information. To submit a California privacy request, contact us at hire@bravotalent.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.

7 Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data using industry-standard practices.

8 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or sell browsing data to third parties.

9 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn, Calendly). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

10 Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.