Global Talent Scouts - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

Your privacy is a cornerstone of our operations at Global Talent Scouts (GTS). As a limited liability company with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, this Privacy Policy explains how GTS ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal data when you submit your information through our website, forms, applications, LinkedIn Lead Generation Forms, and other communication channels. We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including relevant North Carolina statutes and federal regulations concerning consumer privacy and data security.

What Information We Collect

When you interact with Global Talent Scouts, we may collect the following personal data:

Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
Job title
Company name
Location
Employment or application-related information
Any other information you choose to provide

How We Use Your Information

We will only use your information for the specific purposes to which you have explicitly consented. When you fill out our forms, applications, or opt-in channels, you may encounter one or more checkboxes adjacent to each intended use of your data. You retain the sole discretion to choose which uses you agree to by manually selecting the relevant boxes. We commit to utilizing your data exclusively for the purposes you have specifically selected.

Global Talent Scouts excels at finding "needle-in-a-haystack candidates" and top talent from diverse backgrounds to lead your organization into the future. We specialize in providing diverse IT, Engineering, and Fintech staffing professionals and are capable of serving all functional areas.

Possible uses include:

To contact you with information about our products or services: This includes personalized outreach via email or phone to discuss how GTS can simplify your search for high-performing talent that fits your current needs and long-term vision. We are more than just vendors; we are partners equipped to help you build healthy, vibrant communities with quality affordable housing.
To send you newsletters, updates, or marketing communications: This allows us to share insights into our expertise in specialized recruitment, including how we source high-performing talent for critical roles and identify hard-to-find leaders who elevate team capabilities. We may also share information about our 12-month placement guarantee, which reflects our comprehensive and rigorous candidate screening methods.
To invite you to events, webinars, or surveys: This provides opportunities to engage with our insights on building diverse teams, which we believe is essential for business success, and to foster inclusive workplace cultures. GTS leverages its connections with diverse communities and organizations to access a broader range of candidates.
To process your request for information or a demo: This enables us to provide you with tailored insights into our strategic approach to talent acquisition, including our comprehensive candidate screening methods and our commitment to long-term partnerships.
To improve our products and services based on your feedback: This includes internal analytics where we may use aggregated and anonymized data to assess the effectiveness of our lead generation initiatives and to refine our service offerings. No personally identifiable information will be used for external marketing or shared with third parties for their independent use without your additional, specific consent.
To send SMS/text messages to opted-in users: This includes job alerts, recruiting updates, interview scheduling, application-related notifications, employment-related reminders, and other staffing or program-related communications.

Obtaining Your Consent

As a core principle of our data privacy practices, you must provide specific and affirmative consent for each use described above by manually selecting the corresponding checkbox on the form, application, or opt-in channel where applicable. Each checkbox is optional and independent; you may consent to one, several, or none of the uses. We explicitly state that we will not use your data for any purpose unless you have explicitly consented to it.

Additional Privacy Policy Text (Displayed Below Form Questions on LinkedIn or Other Digital Forms)

We respect your privacy and will only use your personal data for the purposes to which you have consented. You can withdraw your consent or update your preferences at any time by contacting us at tiffani@recruitgts.com. For more detailed information regarding your rights and our data practices, please review our full Privacy Policy at www.recruitgts.com/privacy-policy.

Your Rights (Applicable under North Carolina and Federal Law)

You, as a data subject, possess certain rights concerning your personal data. In accordance with applicable North Carolina and federal law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data: Request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, obtain a copy of that data.
Correct or update your data: Request the rectification of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete personal data.
Withdraw your consent at any time: Revoke any consent previously given for specific processing activities.
Request deletion of your data (Right to Erasure): Request the erasure of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Object to certain uses of your data: Object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, including for direct marketing purposes.
Receive a copy of your data (Data Portability): Request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have the right to transmit that data to another controller where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tiffani@recruitgts.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Data Sharing and Retention

No Sale of Data: We categorically state that Global Talent Scouts does not sell your personal data to any third parties.
Trusted Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, processing your requests, delivering our services, or supporting our communications platforms. Such sharing will occur only for the purposes to which you have explicitly consented, and these providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and comply with all applicable data protection laws.
Mobile Information / SMS Data: 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, except with aggregators, messaging providers, and vendors necessary to deliver the text messaging service, or as required by law.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations (e.g., in response to a subpoena or court order), protect and defend the rights or property of GTS, prevent fraud, or protect the personal safety of users of the service or the public.
Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services, or as required by applicable North Carolina and federal laws or regulations. Once your data is no longer required, it will be securely disposed of.

SMS Privacy Addendum

This addendum supplements the Global Talent Scouts Privacy Policy and applies specifically to our SMS/text messaging program. By opting in to receive SMS messages from Global Talent Scouts, you agree to the terms described below.

SMS Data Collection & Use

When you opt in to our SMS program, we collect your mobile phone number and consent status for the sole purpose of delivering SMS communications related to job opportunities, career updates, interview scheduling, application-related notifications, and program information.

SMS Third-Party Sharing

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, except with aggregators, messaging providers, and vendors necessary to deliver the text messaging service, or as required by law.

Global Talent Scouts will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for that third party’s own marketing or promotional purposes without your explicit consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide our services.

SMS Consumer Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at tiffani@recruitgts.com.

SMS Data Retention

We retain your mobile number and consent records only for as long as necessary to provide our SMS services or as required by applicable law.

SMS Terms of Service

Global Talent Scouts SMS Messaging Program

Effective Date: April 16, 2026

Global Talent Scouts operates an SMS messaging program that delivers job alerts, career opportunities, recruitment updates, interview scheduling messages, application-related notifications, and other employment-related communications to opted-in subscribers.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time by texting STOP. After you send the SMS message STOP to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at tiffani@recruitgts.com.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies based on activity and available opportunities. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy at www.recruitgts.com/privacy-policy.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except aggregators, messaging providers, and vendors necessary to deliver the text messaging service, or as otherwise required by law.

Compliance and Updates

Our privacy practices are meticulously designed to comply with all applicable North Carolina and federal laws, including those about data security and consumer notice, LinkedIn’s specific requirements for Lead Generation Forms, and applicable SMS/text messaging compliance requirements. We may update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any revisions will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our privacy policy page with a new "Effective Date." We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how we are protecting your information.

Summary

In essence:

You, the user, maintain control over how your data is used by selecting specific consent checkboxes.
We are transparent about every intended use of your data and require your explicit consent for each.
You possess the right to withdraw consent or modify your preferences at any time.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Mobile information and SMS opt-in data are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
For further details or questions regarding our privacy practices, please refer to our full privacy policy or contact us directly using the information provided.