1. Introduction
Talent Pulse Consulting FZE (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website https://talentpulse.ae. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our services, in compliance with applicable UAE data protection laws, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and regulations within the DIFC and ADGM financial free zones.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide: This includes information you submit via contact forms, service inquiries, or email (e.g., name, company, job title, email, phone number, LinkedIn profile, and any details in your message).
Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our site, we may collect certain information via cookies and similar technologies (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent).
Candidate Data from Clients: In performing our recruitment services for client companies, we process personal data of candidates provided by the client or sourced by us. This processing is governed by separate data processing agreements with our clients.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services.
To provide and manage our fractional talent acquisition services for client engagements.
To personalize your experience and improve our website and services.
To send periodic emails regarding our services, industry updates, or other information you have consented to receive (you may opt-out at any time).
To comply with legal obligations under UAE law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (as per PDPL/GDPR principles)
We process your personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Your explicit consent (e.g., for marketing emails).
The necessity for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract.
Our legitimate interests in conducting and promoting our business, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Compliance with a legal obligation.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share it in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and business (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers), subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency in the UAE).
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or a portion of our assets.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect the security of your personal data. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information is primarily processed within the UAE. Should any transfer of data outside the UAE be necessary, we will ensure it is subject to appropriate safeguards as required by UAE law.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the PDPL and other applicable laws, you may have rights including:
The right to access, update, or correct your personal data.
The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
The right to object to processing, request deletion, or request restriction of your data.
The right to data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.