HorizonTal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information about you through your use of our website and services, including:

Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you interact with our website, such as when you register for an account, use interactive features, subscribe to communications, update your information, respond to surveys, contact us, or engage with us on social media. This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email, address, and phone number)
• Job search criteria and preferences
• Employment experience, educational history, and skills
• Reference and background information
• Resume or career-related details you provide
• Comments or content you submit via interactive features
• Social media or publicly available information relevant to recruitment

We may also obtain personal information from third-party sources, including job boards, networking platforms, and marketing data providers.

Device and Technical Information

We collect certain technical details automatically when you visit our website:

• Through your browser or device: This includes your MAC address, device type (Windows or Mac), screen resolution, operating system, language settings, and browser version to optimize your experience.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to collect browsing behavior, session duration, visited pages, and preferences. Cookies help enhance security, navigation, and personalization. You may adjust your browser settings to manage or decline cookies, but doing so may impact your website experience.
• Pixel Tags & Web Beacons: These technologies help us track engagement with our content, marketing campaigns, and user interactions on our website.
• Analytics & Third-Party Tools: We use tools such as Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage trends. Google Analytics may collect data on your interactions across different websites. You can learn more or opt out by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy or using the Google Analytics opt-out tool.
• IP Address Tracking: We log IP addresses for security, website optimization, and diagnostics. If accessing our site from a mobile device, we may collect device-specific data, such as unique device IDs.

2. How We Use the Information We Collect

We may use the information we collect about you for purposes such as:

• To register you with the Site;
• To provide you with information regarding employment opportunities and career-related information;
• To provide you with job alert emails and relevant job opportunities;
• To communicate with you about our services;
• To administer and improve our services and website;
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements;
• To protect against security threats such as spam bots and malware;
• To send you promotional messages if you have consented to such communications;
• To assist in candidate-job matching using AI tools, ensuring a better recruitment experience.

Our AI-driven recruitment tools support our consultants in finding better job matches for candidates, but final hiring decisions are always made by recruitment professionals.

3. Third-Party Services and Websites

This Privacy Policy does not cover the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any information.

4. Security

We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect personal information within our organization. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. If you suspect any security issues, please contact us immediately as described in the “Contact Us” section.

5. Retention of Your Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights (Quebec Residents)

If you are a resident of Quebec, Canada, you have the following rights under applicable privacy laws, including Bill 64/Law 25:

• Withdraw consent for the processing of your personal information;
• Request access to your personal information;
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request limitations on the use of your sensitive personal information.

Exercising Your Privacy Rights

Quebec residents can exercise their rights by:

• Submitting a request via email at info@horizon-tal.ca

We may require identity verification before processing your request.

7. Use of Site by Minors

Our website is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Jurisdiction and Data Transfers

Our website is controlled and operated from Canada. Information collected may be stored and processed in Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions where we engage service providers. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Continued use of our Site after changes have been posted signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you may contact us at:

HorizonTal
info@horizon-tal.ca

Important Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes only and does not create any contractual or legal rights between you and HorizonTal. While we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Your use of our website and services is at your own risk.

Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this policy, please refrain from using our website.