Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what we do with your personal data, whether we are in the process of finding you a job, continuing our relationship with you post placement, providing you with a service, receiving a service from you, using your data to ask for your assistance in relation to one of our candidates, or you are visiting this site.

Oscar is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy sets out the basis of personal data we collect from you, that you provide to us, and how that data will be processed by us in line with our legal obligations to you.

For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the GDPR), the data controller is

Oscar Associates (UK) Ltd, Windmill Green, 24 Mount St, Manchester M2 3NX.

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data of our Candidates, Clients, Suppliers and Website Users. If you are a member of Oscar staff you should refer to the Oscar Employee Guide that is available on an internal Shared Drive.

From time to time we may need to amend this Privacy Policy. Please visit this page to stay up to date, as any changes made will be posted here.

Websites Covered

This Privacy Policy applies to all U.S. websites operated by Oscar Associates (Americas) LLC (DBA: Oscar Recruit), including:

Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information from candidates, clients, suppliers, and website users for recruitment and business purposes.

Candidate Information

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Resume/CV details
  • Contact information
  • Employment history
  • Education
  • Skills and certifications
  • Right-to-work status
  • Nationality
  • Professional profiles (such as LinkedIn)
  • Emergency or reference contact details
  • Desired salary or compensation expectations
  • Job-search preferences
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide
  • Information provided by referrals, references, or clients
  • Documents or data required by employers (ID, background checks, testing results, etc.)
  • Website analytics data, such as IP address, device information, and usage patterns

Client Information

We may collect:

  • Company name
  • Company contact details
  • Contact names and business information
  • Information shared in calls, emails, forms, and meetings

Supplier Information

We may collect:

  • Company details
  • Business contact information
  • Payment and invoicing details
  • Relevant communication history

Website User Information

We may collect:

  • Device identifiers
  • Browsing behavior
  • IP address
  • Form submission data
  • Referral source
  • Cookie or analytics data

We collect the categories of personal information listed above for the business purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Personal Information

Directly from You

When you:

  • Apply for a job
  • Submit a resume/CV
  • Communicate with a recruiter
  • Complete a form
  • Email or call us 
  • Engage with our services

From Third Parties

Including:

  • Job boards
  • Professional networks
  • Recruitment platforms
  • Background-check vendors
  • Clients providing interview feedback
  • Referrals

Automatically

Through:

  • Cookies
  • Email engagement
  • Device and browser metadata
  • Analytics tools

Why We Use Personal Information

Recruitment Services

We use personal information to:

  • Identify and evaluate job opportunities
  • Match candidates with employers
  • Communicate with candidates
  • Schedule interviews
  • Manage the recruitment and placement process
  • Share candidate information with clients (with consent)
  • Maintain internal CRM systems

Business Operations

We may use information to:

  • Manage client relationships
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our websites and services
  • Conduct analytics, reporting, and forecasting
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Marketing

If you apply for a job, submit a resume, or engage with us as a candidate, we may send you information about similar opportunities.


You may unsubscribe at any time.

If your information remains publicly available on job boards or professional networks, it may re-enter our systems after deletion unless removed at the source.

SMS/Text Messaging

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recruitment-related text messages from:

Oscar Recruit (Oscar Associates (Americas) LLC)

These messages may include job opportunities, updates, reminders, and communication relevant to your job search.

  • Message frequency varies.
  • Message and data rates may apply.
  • Reply STOP to opt out.
  • Reply HELP for assistance.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

You must own or control the phone number you use to opt in.

How We Share Personal Information

We may share information with:

  • Employers or hiring managers (with candidate consent)
  • Background-check or testing vendors
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • CRM, analytics, and communication platforms
  • Legal, accounting, or compliance advisors
  • IT or security vendors

We do not sell personal information.
We do not share SMS opt-in information for marketing purposes.

How We Protect Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

  • Access controls
  • Encryption
  • Role-based data access (limited to a small number of authorized executives, operations, and finance personnel)
  • Employee confidentiality requirements
  • Vendor due diligence

While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to protect personal information.

Data Retention

We retain candidate and client information for a minimum of (4) years unless you request deletion sooner or a longer period is required for legal and regulatory reasons.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your U.S. state of residence, you may gave the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion
  • Request correction
  • Opt out of marketing
  • Request information about the categories of information collection or shared

To exercise these rights, contact:

gdpr@oscar-recruit.com

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand website usage and improve performance. Our practices comply with applicable U.S. state privacy laws.

Cross-Border Data

Although Oscar operates internationally, U.S. data is processed primarily in the United States.

Access to U.S. data by UK or EU-based personnel is limited to authorized executives, operations, or finance personnel where necessary for business compliance purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

Additional Information

For information about acceptable use, limitations, and the terms governing your use of our websites and services, please review our Terms of Use:

https://www.oscar-recruit.com/us/terms-of-use

This Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use work together to govern your interaction with Oscar Associates (Americas) LLC (DBA: Oscar Recruit).

How to Contact Us

Oscar Associates (Americas) LLC (DBA: Oscar Recruit)
816 Congress Ave, Suite 1510
Austin, TX 78701
United States

General Inquiries: enquiries@oscar-recruit.com

General Privacy Inquiries: gdpr@oscar-recruit.com
SMS Compliance: sms@oscar-recruit.com

 

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