Last Updated: 2025

1. Introduction

Spearing ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Applicants: Name, contact details, social media profiles, CVs/resumes, and responses to the application questionnaire.

Clients: Name, contact details, company information, and hiring requirements.

Website Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, and general usage analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Processing job applications and connecting applicants with potential employers.

Facilitating recruitment services for clients.

Communicating with users regarding inquiries, applications, or service updates.

Complying with legal obligations and ensuring website security.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

Consent (e.g., when you submit an application or hiring request).

Contractual Necessity (e.g., providing recruitment services).

Legitimate Interests (e.g., improving our services and ensuring security).

Legal Obligations (e.g., compliance with data protection laws).

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Prospective employers (for applicants, with their consent).

Service providers assisting in website operations or data processing.

Legal authorities if required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill our service obligations or comply with legal requirements. Applicants and clients may request deletion of their data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

Withdraw consent for processing at any time.

Object to or restrict processing.

Request data portability.

Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no o