Privacy Policy
HudsonPrairie Technologies Privacy Policy — how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Table of Contents
- Who We Are
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Communications, Email, and SMS
- How We Share Information
- Recruiting Technology and Automation
- Data Retention
- Data Security
- Your Privacy Rights
- Do Not Sell or Share
- Children's Privacy
- Third-Party Links
- International Transfers
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
HudsonPrairie Technologies ("HudsonPrairie," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, submit information as a job seeker, inquire as an employer, or otherwise interact with our services.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, forms, email communications, phone calls, text messages, and other interactions related to our staffing, recruiting, and consulting services.
1. Who We Are
HudsonPrairie Technologies is a staffing and consulting company that helps connect employers with talent and supports job seekers in exploring employment opportunities. Depending on the context, we may collect and process personal information relating to website visitors, job seekers and candidates, employer contacts and prospective clients, business partners and vendors, and individuals who contact us directly.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
This may include:
- Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Company name and job title
- Resume / CV, employment history, and education details
- Certifications, licenses, skills, and qualifications
- Compensation expectations and work authorization information
- LinkedIn profile or other professional profile information
- Messages, inquiries, or other content submitted through forms or email
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring website, pages viewed, date and time of access, and cookie data.
C. Information From Third Parties
We may receive information from job boards, recruiting platforms, public professional profiles, references you provide, clients or business partners, and service providers that support our operations.
3. How We Use Your Information
For Job Seekers / Candidates
- To review your qualifications and communicate about job opportunities
- To match you with current or future openings
- To submit your profile to employers with your consent
- To manage recruiting and hiring-related communications
- To maintain records related to staffing or recruiting services
For Employers / Prospective Clients
- To respond to inquiries and discuss hiring needs
- To provide recruiting, consulting, or workforce support
- To manage business relationships and service communications
For Website Visitors and General Business Use
- To operate and improve our website
- To analyze website usage and performance
- To maintain security and prevent fraud or misuse
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand usage patterns, and support basic analytics. Cookies may help us remember your preferences, understand how visitors use our website, improve site performance, and maintain website security. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.
5. Communications, Email, and SMS
If you contact us or opt in to receive communications, we may send you emails, calls, or text messages regarding job opportunities, recruiting updates, service-related communications, responses to your inquiries, and important account or submission updates.
SMS / Text Messaging
If you choose to receive text messages from HudsonPrairie:
- Message frequency may vary
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier
- You may opt out at any time by replying STOP
- You may reply HELP for assistance
We do not sell or share your mobile number or SMS consent for third-party marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only as reasonably necessary in the following situations:
A. With Employers or Clients
If you are a candidate, we may share your information with employers or prospective employers in connection with recruiting or staffing opportunities.
B. With Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers including website hosting providers, cloud storage providers, applicant tracking or recruiting tools, communication platforms, analytics providers, and IT and security service providers. These providers are expected to use information only for authorized business purposes and to protect it appropriately.
C. For Legal or Business Reasons
We may disclose information to comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, or court order; to enforce our agreements or protect our rights; to investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues; or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
7. Use of Recruiting Technology and Automation
HudsonPrairie may use software tools, search filters, or automated technologies to help organize applications, review qualifications, improve communications, and support recruiting workflows. These tools may assist with sorting candidate information, tracking applications, identifying potential job matches, and improving communication efficiency. Where appropriate, we aim to keep a human involved in decisions that significantly affect individuals.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing staffing and recruiting services, maintaining business records, complying with legal and regulatory obligations, and resolving disputes and enforcing agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website, network, or method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights including the right to request access to your personal information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information, object to or restrict certain processing, withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, and opt out of marketing communications. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
11. Do Not Sell or Share
HudsonPrairie does not sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of the term. If applicable law gives you the right to opt out of certain types of data sharing or targeted advertising, you may contact us to submit such a request.
12. Children's Privacy
HudsonPrairie's services are intended for adults and individuals seeking employment or business services. Our website and services are not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information with them.
14. International Transfers
If we work with service providers or systems located outside your state or country, your information may be processed or stored in other jurisdictions. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required by law.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, legal requirements, or services. When we update this policy, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website or services after any updates means you accept the revised policy.
16. Contact Us
HudsonPrairie Technologies
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or would like to contact us regarding personal information:
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