Legal
Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information HardHats Staffing LLC collects, why we collect it, and the choices you have. It applies to our website and to the staffing services we provide to employers and candidates.
1. Who we are
HardHats Staffing LLC (“HardHats”, “we”, “us”) is a skilled and industrial staffing firm. We act as a data controller for the personal information described in this policy. You can reach us about any privacy matter at privacy@hardhats.com.
2. Information we collect
We collect information you give us directly and information we generate as you use our services:
- Employer details— name, work email, phone, company, the role you're hiring for, openings, timeline, and location.
- Candidate details — contact information, work history, certifications, references, and eligibility to work.
- Usage data — pages visited, approximate location, and device or browser information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- Match candidates to open roles and place them with employers.
- Verify certifications, references, and work eligibility.
- Communicate with you about a role, a placement, or your request.
- Operate, secure, and improve our website and services.
- Meet legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
4. How we share information
We share candidate information with prospective employers only as needed to evaluate and complete a placement. We also use trusted service providers (for example, email, hosting, and background-check vendors) who process information on our behalf under contract. We do not sell your personal information.
5. How long we keep it
We keep personal information for as long as needed to provide our services and to satisfy our legal obligations. When it is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it.
6. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@hardhats.com and we will respond within the time required by law.
7. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your data and to limit access to those who need it.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, notify you.