Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Third Bracket, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered talent management platform and related services.

This policy applies to all users of our competency assessment framework, skill-based hiring tools, learning management systems, and any other services provided by Third Bracket. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our AI-powered skills profiling platform, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, and company details
• Professional Profile: Work experience, skills, certifications, education background, and career preferences
• Assessment Data: Responses to competency evaluations, skill tests, and behavioral assessments
• Account Information: Username, password, profile settings, and communication preferences

Technical Information

• Usage Analytics: Platform interaction patterns, feature usage, and performance metrics
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Cookies and Tracking: Session data, preferences, and website analytics information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to provide, maintain, and improve our talent management services:

• Skills Assessment: Analyze competencies, generate skill profiles, and provide personalized career recommendations
• Talent Matching: Connect candidates with suitable job opportunities and help employers find qualified talent
• Learning Personalization: Customize training programs and development pathways based on individual needs
• Platform Optimization: Improve user experience, fix technical issues, and enhance platform performance
• Communication: Send service updates, assessment results, and relevant industry insights
• Security & Compliance: Protect against fraud, ensure data integrity, and maintain regulatory compliance

4. AI-Powered Data Processing

Our AI-based talent management platform uses advanced machine learning algorithms to process your data and provide intelligent insights:

• Skill Recognition: Natural language processing to identify and categorize professional skills from resumes and profiles
• Competency Mapping: Machine learning models that assess skill levels and predict performance outcomes
• Predictive Analytics: Algorithms that forecast career trajectories and recommend development opportunities
• Cultural Fit Analysis: Behavioral assessment processing to determine organizational compatibility

All AI processing is conducted with strict privacy safeguards, and personal data is anonymized where possible while maintaining the effectiveness of our algorithms.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and limit information sharing to specific circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share your profile and assessment results with potential employers or training providers when you explicitly authorize such sharing through our platform.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, including cloud infrastructure, analytics, and communication tools. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court orders, or regulatory authorities, or to protect our rights, safety, and the security of our platform and users.

6. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Role-based access restrictions and multi-factor authentication for admin accounts
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing by external experts
• Data Backup: Secure, redundant backup systems to ensure data availability and integrity
• Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 Type II compliance with regular monitoring

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data and information about how it's being processed
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information in your profile
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to other services
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications and limit certain data processing activities

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account remains active and for legitimate business purposes
• Assessment Results: Skill assessments and competency data may be retained to improve our AI algorithms
• Legal Requirements: Certain data may be retained longer to comply with legal, regulatory, or audit requirements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data retention schedule.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality, authentication, and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and personalize your experience
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and measuring campaign effectiveness (with your consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.

10. International Data Transfers

Third Bracket operates globally, and your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities
• Adequacy decisions for transfers to countries with adequate protection levels
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct where applicable

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will notify you of material changes through:

• Email notifications to your registered email address
• Prominent notices on our platform and website
• In-app notifications when you next access our services

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information and Data Protection Officer

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to report a data concern, please contact us: