Privacy Policy

This page is published for transparency about how this website works and how VergePeople handles the information it receives. It is not legal advice, and VergePeople’s legal counsel should review it before it is relied on.

VergePeople is a recruitment and executive search firm serving technology and software employers across the United States. This privacy policy explains, in general terms, the kinds of information the company may collect, how that information may be used, and the practices applied to keep it protected. It applies to the VergePeople website, to any mobile applications the company may operate, and to personal data handled in the course of recruiting and search engagements conducted nationwide.

Because the firm's work depends on handling professional information about candidates and clients, transparency about data practices is treated as part of a sound working relationship. The sections below describe collection, use, consent, sharing, protection, retention, and the choices available to anyone whose information the company holds. Material published on the website is offered for general informational purposes and does not replace the terms of any specific engagement agreement.

Information we may collect through our website

Collection through the website falls into two broad groups. The first is information a visitor chooses to provide directly, such as when an employer submits an inquiry about a search or a candidate expresses interest in being considered for a role. The second is information gathered automatically as the site is used, through standard website technologies that may include cookies and similar tools.

Information provided directly may include:

• Contact details - a name, business email address, phone number, and company name submitted through inquiry forms.
• Candidate information - professional information such as a resume, employment history, and qualifications submitted by candidates who wish to be considered for open roles.
• Engagement details - role requirements, hiring criteria, and organizational context shared by employers exploring a search.
• Technical data - browser type, device information, pages visited, and approximate location, gathered automatically during a visit.

In the course of executive search work, VergePeople may also receive professional information from other sources. These can include publicly available professional profiles, referrals from within the industry, and introductions made in the ordinary course of business. Information from different sources may be combined where doing so helps the company assess a candidate's suitability for a role or respond to a client engagement accurately.

How we may use collected data

VergePeople uses collected data to operate its business and to deliver its recruitment and search services. In practice, that means:

• Responding to inquiries and communicating with clients, candidates, and other contacts.
• Identifying, assessing, and presenting candidates for open positions with client organizations.
• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website and any related applications.
• Meeting legal obligations, enforcing agreements, and protecting the company's legitimate interests.

Each of these uses follows from the nature of the service. A search firm cannot present a shortlist, coordinate interviews, or manage an offer without processing the professional information of the people involved. Personal data is not used for purposes unrelated to those described in this policy without notice. Where VergePeople sends marketing or informational communications, recipients can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting the company directly.

Consent and legal requirements

Where consent is the appropriate basis for processing, VergePeople will ask for it. A candidate, for example, can expect the company to seek consent before a resume is presented to a prospective employer. Consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting the company, although withdrawal does not affect processing that has already taken place.

Some processing occurs because it is necessary to provide a requested service, and some occurs because applicable privacy laws or other legal requirements demand it. VergePeople may retain or disclose personal data where required by law, regulation, or valid legal process, and may decline to act on a request where an applicable exception applies.

How we may share information

Sharing is limited to what the work requires. Because VergePeople is a search firm, candidate information may be shared with client employers as part of an engagement, and this is done with the candidate's knowledge. Client contact information may likewise be shared internally among consultants working on a search, so that the team handling an engagement has the context it needs.

The company may also share information with service providers that support its operations, such as providers of website hosting, analytics, and communication tools. These providers are expected to handle data responsibly and to protect it in a manner consistent with this policy. Information may be disclosed to authorities where legal requirements compel it, and it may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or similar business event, subject to appropriate safeguards.

VergePeople does not sell personal data.

Data protection and retention

VergePeople applies administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information it holds against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is limited to those who need it to perform their work. Data protection is treated as an ongoing operational responsibility, and practices are reviewed as the business and its technology evolve.

No method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and the company cannot guarantee absolute protection. Anyone who believes their interaction with VergePeople is no longer secure should contact the company promptly using the details below.

Personal data is retained for no longer than is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or for as long as applicable legal requirements provide. Retention periods depend on the context: an active candidate record may be kept for the duration of a search and any follow-on consideration, while records tied to a completed client engagement may be kept for as long as the company's legal and contractual obligations require. When information is no longer needed, it is deleted or de-identified in a reasonable manner.

Your privacy choices

Anyone whose information VergePeople holds may contact the company to:

• Ask what personal data is held on file.
• Request a correction to inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request deletion of personal data where appropriate.
• Withdraw consent previously given for a specific use.
• Stop marketing communications at any time.

Most browsers also allow visitors to control or refuse cookies through their settings, although some website features may not function as intended without them.

Rights under applicable privacy laws vary by jurisdiction, and some requests may be subject to conditions or exceptions set by those laws. VergePeople will review each request it receives and respond in line with the legal requirements that apply. To help the company act on a request accurately, it is useful to include the name, email address, and any other contact details used in dealings with the firm.

Changes to this privacy policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the company's practices, its technology, or the legal environment in which it operates. The current version will always be posted on this page, and continued use of the website after an update takes effect indicates acceptance of the revised terms. Visitors and contacts are encouraged to review the policy periodically.

How to contact us

Questions, concerns, or requests relating to this privacy policy, or to the way VergePeople collects, uses, and protects information, can be directed to the company by phone or by email. Messages are reviewed by the team, and the company will respond as promptly as it reasonably can.

To discuss any aspect of this privacy policy or your personal data, contact VergePeople at +1 888-202-9809 or email contact@vergepeople.com.

Questions about this policy

Email contact@vergepeople.com or call +1 888-202-9809. We respond to policy questions within five business days.