PRIVACY POLICY

Axis Recruitment (a division of Axis Talent Inc.)

Axis Recruitment values your trust and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data from clients, candidates, and website visitors in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Candidates: name, contact information, resume, portfolio links, salary expectations, work history, and availability.
Clients: company name, contact details, job requirements, and billing information.
Website visitors: information from contact forms, cookies, or analytics tools.
Mentorship participants: booking details and limited payment information (processed via secure third parties).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Match candidates with suitable opportunities.
Provide mentorship and advisory services.
Communicate with clients and candidates.
Process payments and issue invoices.
Improve our website, resources, and user experience.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to any third party.

3. Sharing of Information

Axis Recruitment may share information only when necessary to deliver our services:

Candidate data is shared with clients only after explicit consent.
Client data may be shared internally with Axis staff for service delivery.
Payment information is handled exclusively by trusted third-party processors.
We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or court order.

4. Data Storage and Security

We store data securely using encrypted systems and access-controlled tools (e.g., Google Workspace).
We take reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

5. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).

6. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data by emailing info@axisrecruitment.ca.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, as required by law.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve performance and user experience.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may use secure third-party providers such as payment gateways, scheduling tools, or analytics services.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and Axis Recruitment is not responsible for their practices.

9. International Data Transfers

Some information may be processed or stored on servers located outside Canada.
By using our website or services, you consent to such transfers, provided appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Updates to This Policy

Axis Recruitment reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

11. Contact

For privacy inquiries or requests, please contact:
Axis Recruitment (a division of Axis Talent Inc.)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
info@axisrecruitment.ca

Last Updated: October 2025