Last Updated: 20 April, 2026
EQUALS TRUE LLC (“EQUALS TRUE,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and integrity of candidate and applicant information.
This Candidate Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, store, and protect personal data submitted by individuals who apply for employment, contractor, staffing, recruiting, or workforce opportunities through EQUALS TRUE.
This policy applies to:
Job applicants
Contractors
Consultants
Talent network participants
Freelancers
Referral candidates
Individuals engaging in workforce development opportunities through EQUALS TRUE
We may collect personal and professional information necessary for evaluating, managing, and supporting recruitment opportunities.
Information may include:
Full name
Contact information (email, phone, address)
Resume/CV
Employment history
Education history
Certifications and licenses
Skills assessments
Compensation expectations
Work authorization or visa status
Portfolio or project samples
Social or professional profile links
Interview notes
Professional references
Background check information where legally permitted
Communication preferences
Diversity or demographic information voluntarily provided
We may collect information through:
Career application forms
Website submissions
Recruiter outreach
Referral programs
Interviews
Third-party recruiting platforms
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Assessments or testing tools
Professional networking platforms
Client-submitted candidate requests
We use candidate information to:
Evaluate qualifications
Match candidates to relevant opportunities
Coordinate interviews
Verify credentials
Conduct lawful background or reference checks
Communicate regarding opportunities
Maintain talent pipelines
Improve recruiting processes
Support onboarding or contractor engagement
Meet legal or compliance obligations
Promote professional development opportunities
Participation in our recruiting process does not guarantee employment, contract placement, or future opportunities.
Where required by applicable law, we process candidate data based on:
Candidate consent
Contractual necessity
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations
Protection of vital interests
We may share candidate information with:
Prospective employers or clients
Internal hiring teams
Recruiting staff
Applicant Tracking Systems
Skills assessment vendors
Background verification providers
Payroll or onboarding providers
Professional development partners
Legal or regulatory authorities when required
We do not sell candidate personal information in the traditional sense.
Because EQUALS TRUE supports domestic, nearshore, and international workforce operations, candidate data may be transferred across borders.
Where required, safeguards may include:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Vendor due diligence
Contractual protections
Regional privacy compliance standards
We retain candidate data only as long as necessary for:
Recruitment evaluation
Future job matching opportunities
Compliance obligations
Contractual relationships
Legal defense
Operational improvement
Retention timelines may vary depending on legal requirements, client needs, and candidate consent.
Candidates may request deletion where permitted by law.
Depending on applicable law, candidates may have rights to:
Access their personal information
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent
Object to certain uses
Request portability
Opt out of future recruiting communications
To exercise these rights, contact:
privacy@equalstrue.tech
EQUALS TRUE is committed to equitable, inclusive, and fair hiring practices.
We do not discriminate based on:
Race
Color
Religion
Sex
Sexual orientation
Gender identity
National origin
Disability
Veteran status
Age
Other legally protected classifications
Where demographic information is collected, it is typically voluntary and used to support inclusive hiring practices where legally permissible.
Where legally permitted and relevant to the role, EQUALS TRUE or its clients may conduct:
Employment verification
Credential checks
Skills assessments
Reference checks
Criminal background checks
These processes are subject to applicable legal requirements and candidate consent where necessary.
EQUALS TRUE may use technology-assisted tools, including AI-enabled systems, to support:
Candidate matching
Workflow efficiency
Recruitment analytics
Communication optimization
Where such technologies are used:
Human oversight remains part of major hiring decisions
Bias mitigation is prioritized
Fairness and transparency are emphasized
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect candidate information, including:
Encryption
Secure systems
Access controls
Vendor oversight
Internal confidentiality practices
Monitoring systems
Incident response procedures
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously work to strengthen our protections.
Candidates may opt in to receive:
Future job opportunities
Career resources
Recruiting updates
Professional development opportunities
Candidates may unsubscribe or withdraw consent at any time.
EQUALS TRUE may use third-party recruiting, hiring, communication, or assessment platforms.
While we seek reputable providers, we encourage candidates to review relevant third-party privacy policies.
We may update this Candidate Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
Legal changes
Recruiting practices
Technology changes
Business growth
Security enhancements
Updated versions will be posted with revised dates.
For privacy inquiries, candidate rights requests, or concerns, contact:
EQUALS TRUE LLC
Email: privacy@equalstrue.tech
Website: https://equalstrue.tech
If you require this policy in an alternative accessible format, please contact us.
