1. Introduction

TechJobsPortal ("we", "us", or "our") is operated by The Consulting Solutions, a company registered in Spain. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website at portal.theconsultingsolutions.com (the "Platform") or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and applicable Spanish data protection law (LOPDGDD).

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

The Consulting Solutions
Location: Spain, European Union
Email: info@theconsultingsolutions.com

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Account Information

Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and profile information you provide during registration.

3.2 Professional Data

CV/resume, work experience, skills, education history, salary expectations, availability, and references submitted through the Platform.

3.3 Usage Data

IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral URLs, and other diagnostic data collected automatically when you use the Platform.

3.4 Communication Data

Messages sent through the Platform, email correspondence, and any feedback or support requests you submit.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services, including account management and job matching.
To facilitate communication between candidates, companies, and recruiters.
To process applications and manage the recruitment pipeline.
To send service-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent).
To improve our Platform, develop new features, and conduct analytics.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
To prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

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

Contract performance: Processing necessary to provide our services to you.
Legitimate interests: Platform improvement, analytics, fraud prevention, and marketing to existing users.
Consent: Marketing communications, cookies, and sharing data with third-party recruiters.
Legal obligation: Tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

Companies: When you apply for a vacancy or are matched as a candidate.
Recruiters: Verified recruiters in our network who are sourcing candidates for relevant vacancies.
Service providers: Hosting (Hetzner, Germany), email services (Brevo), analytics, and payment processors, all under data processing agreements.
Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Candidate profiles are retained for up to 3 years after the last activity unless you request earlier deletion. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@theconsultingsolutions.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, regular security reviews, and secure hosting infrastructure.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

13. 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.

14. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@theconsultingsolutions.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) or your local supervisory authority.