Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [September 9, 2026]
W Talent Solutions (“WTS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, candidates, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data in connection with our executive recruiting services and related talent solutions.
1. Information We Collect
From Candidates
We collect personal data directly from candidates when they apply for a position, interact with our team, or are referred to us. This may include:
· Name, contact information (email, phone number, address)
· Resume/CV, cover letters, and employment history
· Education background and certifications
· Professional references and interview notes
· Compensation expectations and availability
· Assessment results (e.g., Predictive Index)
· Background screening information (if applicable)
· Any other information voluntarily provided
From Clients
We collect business-related personal information from our clients and their teams, including:
· Name, job title, and contact details of company representatives
· Company preferences, hiring needs, and job descriptions
· Interview feedback and internal assessment data
· Contractual and billing information
Third-Party and Public Sources
We may collect professional and contact information from publicly available sources, professional networking platforms, recruiting databases, referrals, data providers, and other third-party sources in connection with our recruiting and business development activities.
Automatically Collected Information
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand website usage, improve our website and services, and measure site performance. These technologies may collect information regarding your device, browser, interactions with our website, approximate location, and similar usage information. You may be able to control cookies through your browser or other available privacy controls.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
· Identify and communicate with individuals regarding current and future employment opportunities
· Conduct interviews and assessments
· Present qualified candidates to client companies
· Communicate with clients and candidates
· Provide career coaching or consulting services
· Improve our services, tools, and user experience
· Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share personal data with: · Client companies for recruiting purposes, as appropriate and consistent with our recruiting practices
· Third-party service providers and technology partners that support our business operations, including applicant tracking and recruiting platforms, communications providers, analytics providers, assessment providers, background screening providers, cloud hosting providers, and other professional service providers. These service providers may process personal information on our behalf in connection with providing their services to us.
· Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
· Internal affiliates under confidentiality obligations
We do not sell candidate resumes or candidate information to third parties for monetary consideration.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain our recruiting and professional talent network, identify future employment opportunities, maintain business and legal records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal requirements.
5. Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain about you. Certain information, including assessment data, evaluative materials, confidential business information, or information concerning other individuals, may be subject to limitations on access or disclosure as permitted by applicable law.
These service providers may process personal information on our behalf in connection with providing their services to us.
We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing a privacy request. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@wtalentsolutions.com.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted to our website with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
W Talent Solutions [49 Monroe Center Street NW Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49503]
