Effective Date: May 15, 2024

1. Introduction Fintrust Connect LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Fintrust Connect") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information of candidates, clients, recruiters, affiliates, and visitors to our website. It also describes the rights individuals have regarding their personal data.

2. Scope This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected and processed by Fintrust Connect in connection with our recruiting services and through our website.

3. Definitions

• Personal Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us enhance user experience and track website usage.

4. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal information:

• Candidates: Name, contact details, resume/CV, employment history, education, skills, certifications, references, and any other information provided during the recruitment process.
• Clients: Company name, contact details, job requirements, and any other information necessary for providing recruitment services.
• Recruiters and Affiliates: Name, contact details, professional background, and any other information necessary for collaboration.
• Website Visitors: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies, such as IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and browsing behavior.

5. How We Use Personal Information We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Recruitment Services: To match candidates with job opportunities, evaluate candidate qualifications, and communicate with candidates and clients.
• Business Operations: To manage our business operations, including billing, client relationship management, and internal reporting.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
• Marketing: To provide information about our services, events, and updates that may be of interest, subject to obtaining consent where required.
• Website Functionality: To operate, maintain, and improve our website, including personalizing content and analyzing usage patterns.

6. Legal Basis for Processing We process personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: We obtain consent from individuals for specific processing activities where required by law.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations with clients and candidates.