Privacy Policy

General Introduction

We are committed to ensuring that we manage your data professionally and in accordance with all applicable data protection laws. We comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 of Singapore (“PDPA”), the Singapore Copyright Act, 2021, the European Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation), and the local laws applicable in Singapore, where we operate. This Policy aims to provide you with transparency about:

The types of personal data we gather.
Why we are processing it and how we use such information.
Whether we will share it with any third party.
Whether it is processed outside the European Economic Entity (EEA).
How we will keep it safe.
Your rights in relation to your data.

We have prepared this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information and data when you use www.getscout.ai and its affiliated websites (the “Sites”) and any browser plug-in, mobile application, application programming interfaces, and other services offered by TechKnowledgey Pte Ltd (collectively the “Services”). This Privacy Policy also explains your choices for managing your information preferences, including opting out of certain uses of your Personal Information. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Sites and Services, whether you are a candidate who is listed in our database (“Candidate”) or an HR manager or recruiter looking for prospective hires on behalf of your company (“Business User”).

By accessing our Sites and our services, you consent and agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Sites or our services. Each time you use the Sites or Services, the current version of the Policy will apply. Accordingly, when you use the Sites or services, you should check the date of this Policy (which appears at the top) and review any changes since the last version.

Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following categories and types of “Personal Data” concerning Candidates:

Contact Information: Your first and last name, email addresses, phone number, and/or mobile phone number.
Professional or Employment-Related Information: Work history, job title, skills, years of experience, and education information.
Demographic Information: Billing address, approximate location (at the level of city/metro area only), gender, race, sexual orientation, and immigration (visa) status.
Photos: Your professional social network picture.
Inferences: Drawn from the categories described above to make predictions concerning your job-related skills, predicted salary range, and potential fit for employer job searches.

Additionally, if you visit our Sites or use our Services, including if you are a Business User, we collect the following additional categories of Personal Information:

Other Identifiers: IP address, account name, company name, and address.
Internet or Other Electronic Activity: Your browsing and click history, including the functions you use and searches you perform using the Services; browser agent name and version; web pages you view; links you click; your IP address; the length of time you visit our Sites and/or use our Services; and the referring URL or the webpage that led you to our Sites.

Our payment partners may collect financial information (including payment card information) directly from you; however, we will not have access to this information.

How We Collect Data

SCOUT collects the above-mentioned data from you, through your interactions with our Sites and services, our partners, and your access to various professional networking websites, publicly available data on the internet, and other sources. This data enables us to provide you with the best experiences with our products and services.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We rely on a variety of legal reasons and permissions (sometimes called “computational data analysis / legal basis / permitted use / fair use”) to analyze and process data. These include your consent, legitimate interests, necessity to perform contracts, and compliance with legal obligations.

How We Use Personal Data

If You Are a Candidate

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

To Provide Candidate Search Services: We use Candidate Personal Information to help our business customers engage with job candidates who may be interested in job opportunities. Business customers can contact Candidates who match their searches.

If You Are a Business User or a Visitor

We use your Personal Information for the following additional purposes:

Transactional Purposes: To provide you with the Sites and Services, including opening and maintaining a user account for you, providing Services, and sending alerts and communications related to your account.
Analytical Purposes: To analyze, research, and better understand how users access and use our Site and Services.
Maintenance and Improvement: To handle customer service requests, monitor and improve the Sites and Services, and enhance your online experience.
Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect the Sites and Services from unauthorized access, fraud, theft, and misconduct.

Service Providers

We share Personal Information with authorized service providers performing services on our behalf. Examples include payment processors and data hosting providers.

Business Customers

If you are a Candidate, we may share your Personal Information with business customers and Business Users to help them find Candidates for employment opportunities.

Advertising Partners

We may allow social media platforms and third-party advertisers to collect internet and other electronic activity data when you visit the Sites and Services.

Affiliates and Corporate Transactions

We may share Personal Information with affiliates or during corporate transactions like mergers or sales.

Compliance with Laws

We may disclose Personal Information to comply with legal requests or protect the rights, property, or safety of SCOUT, our customers, or others.

Cookies and Automated Data Collection Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for purposes including:

Storing Preferences and Settings: To enhance user experience.
Analytics and Performance: To gather usage and performance data.
Personalization: To provide interest-based information and features.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Transferring Data Outside the EEA

If you are located outside Singapore, your data may be transferred to Singapore. We ensure appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy rights, including contractual obligations or international frameworks.

Security of Your Data

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

Internal reviews of data collection, storage, and processing practices.
Use of SSL technology to encrypt sensitive information during transmission.
Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Your Rights

Access and Correction: You may access, correct, or request deletion of your Personal Information by contacting us at privacy@getscout.ai.
Opt-Out Requests: You can opt out of certain uses of your data by emailing support@getscout.ai.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted at SCOUT Privacy Policy. Material changes will be highlighted on our homepage or communicated via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions or feedback about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via email at privacy@getscout.ai or mail at:

TechKnowledgey Pte Ltd
100 Peck Seah St, #08-14
Singapore 079333