EMERSE Recruitment Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 7 April 2025
At EMERSE we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy throughout our recruitment process. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information submitted by candidates during the hiring process. It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU & UK) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
EMERSE (EMERSE SALES US INC, registered in Florida, and EMERSE GROUP LTD, registered in England, together "EMERSE" - "we," "us," "our") is a sales effectiveness and enablement company. As part of our services, we manage recruitment processes on behalf of our clients. EMERSE is the data controller for any personal information submitted by candidates unless otherwise stated.
2. What Data We Collect
When you apply for a role through EMERSE, we may collect the following information:
Full name
Contact details (email address, phone number, address)
Resume/CV, cover letter, and other application materials
Information about your experience, qualifications, skills, and employment history
Assessment and interview results
Communication records (email, SMS, notes from calls or interviews)
References or background check results (if applicable and permitted)
Information about your right to work in the relevant country
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data solely for recruitment-related purposes:
To assess your application and qualifications
To contact you via email, phone, or SMS for updates and scheduling
To facilitate interviews and communicate with hiring teams
To conduct assessments or background checks (with your consent)
To make hiring decisions and prepare offers
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful grounds:
Your consent (Article 6(1)(a))
Our legitimate interest in hiring qualified candidates (Article 6(1)(f))
To take steps at your request before entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b))
For CCPA compliance, we do not sell your personal information. Your data is only used to evaluate your application.
5. Data Retention
We retain candidate data for up to 12 months from the close of a recruitment process unless you request deletion sooner. In some cases, we may ask your permission to retain your profile for future opportunities.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
Internal EMERSE recruiters and hiring managers
Our client companies (the employers hiring for the role)
Third-party service providers who help us operate our hiring systems (e.g. video interview platforms, applicant tracking systems)
All data shared is done so under strict confidentiality and data processing agreements.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain processing
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (GDPR)
Request to know what data we hold about you and request deletion (CCPA)
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
9. Use of Email and SMS
By applying for a role, you agree to receive communications from EMERSE via email and SMS for recruitment-related purposes only. You can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us at the email below.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns, data access requests, or to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please contact:
EMERSE Bringing Excellence to the Profession of Sales www.emersesales.com