Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Lighthouse Careers, with the company details listed above, is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French data protection laws (Loi Informatique et Libertés).

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth, nationality
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address
• Professional Data: CV/resume, work history, qualifications, certifications, references, salary expectations, availability
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, usage data
• Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications
• Financial Data: Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Recruitment Services: To match candidates with job opportunities and assist employers in finding suitable candidates
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send job alerts, and provide updates about our services
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including employment law and data protection regulations
• Marketing: To send you relevant information about our services (with your consent where required)
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes
• Contract: To perform our contractual obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and preventing fraud

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Employers and Clients: Potential employers who are looking for candidates matching your profile (with your explicit consent)
• Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, email services)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Staff training on data protection
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Generally:

• Active candidate profiles are retained while you are actively using our services
• Inactive profiles may be retained for up to 3 years for potential future opportunities
• Financial records are retained for 7 years as required by French law
• Marketing consent data is retained until you withdraw consent

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and French data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@lighthouse-careers.com. We will respond to your request within one month.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.