Privacy Policy

The Waiver Wire ("we," "us," or "our") operates a talent marketplace platform that connects companies navigating workforce changes with companies ready to hire. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and platform.

1. Information We Collect

From Employers and Company Representatives

• Company name and industry
• Contact name, work email address, and job title
• Company size and relevant organizational details
• Information submitted through waitlist forms or account registration

From Employees and Candidates

• Professional skills, experience, and work history
• Role titles, years of experience, and industry background
• Compensation range information
• Any additional information provided by the releasing company with employee consent

Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type, device information, and operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

2. How We Collect Data

We collect information through the following methods:

• Waitlist and registration forms submitted directly by company representatives
• Talent profiles created by releasing companies on behalf of transitioning employees (with employee consent)
• Platform usage data collected automatically when you interact with our website or platform
• Direct communications such as emails, support requests, or feedback

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the platform, including matching talent with hiring companies
• Create and manage anonymized talent profiles
• Facilitate introductions between releasing and hiring companies
• Communicate with you about your account, waitlist status, and platform updates
• Improve the platform experience, including AI-powered matching and fit scoring
• Generate aggregated, anonymized insights for market intelligence features
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Storage and Protection

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, regular security audits, and secure hosting infrastructure. While no system is completely secure, we are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Verified platform partners: Anonymized talent profile data is shared with verified hiring companies on the platform for the purpose of facilitating matches. Personal identifiers are only shared after both parties consent to an introduction.
• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating the platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Port your data to another service where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@thewaiverwire.net. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly (session management, security).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices for a better experience.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal data. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@thewaiverwire.net.

9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on legitimate interest (operating and improving our platform), contractual necessity (providing services you have requested), and consent (where you have opted in). You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and port your data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact us at privacy@thewaiverwire.net to exercise any of these rights.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Privacy Inquiries: privacy@thewaiverwire.net

General Contact: hello@thewaiverwire.net