Zaruda
ZARUDATechnology Solutions
Zaruda
ZARUDA
LEGAL·PRIVACY POLICY

What We Do With Your Data,
Explained Plainly.

EFFECTIVE: MARCH 1, 2026·UPDATED: MARCH 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Zaruda Technology Solutions, LLC collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information. We've written this in plain English on purpose — you deserve to understand what we're doing with your information, not just the legal framework covering it.

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1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:

—Visitors to the zaruda.com website
—Individuals who contact us through our website, email, or other channels
—Clients, candidates, and business contacts who engage with Zaruda's services
—Job applicants who apply for positions at Zaruda
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2. What Information We Collect

2.1Information You Give Us Directly

When you interact with Zaruda, you may provide:

—Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name
—Professional information: Resume, work history, skills, references (for candidates in our staffing network)
—Message content: Anything you include in a contact form submission, email, or business communication
—Account credentials: If you create an account to use any Zaruda product (DB-DaaS, AI Call Pro, Leads ZPT), including username and password (stored in hashed form)
—Payment information: For product subscriptions — processed by our third-party payment provider; Zaruda does not store full credit card numbers
2.2Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we collect:

—Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, navigation paths
—Device and browser information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
—IP address: Used to infer approximate geographic location (city/region level)
—Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 6 for detail on our cookie use
2.3Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

—Business partners and referral sources: When you're referred to us by a partner
—LinkedIn and professional networks: If you engage with us via social media
—Publicly available sources: Professional background information used in our staffing and recruiting work
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3. How We Use Your Information

We only use your information for purposes you would reasonably expect and that serve a legitimate business purpose:

—To provide and improve our services: matching staffing candidates with appropriate roles and clients, delivering consulting, product, and managed services, operating and improving our AI products
—To communicate with you: responding to inquiries, sending service updates, account notifications, or product and marketing information (with consent where required)
—For legal and compliance purposes: complying with applicable laws, protecting the rights and safety of Zaruda and third parties, resolving disputes
—For internal analytics: understanding how our website and products are used, improving content quality, measuring marketing effectiveness
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4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA, UK & Canada)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Canada, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

—Contract performance: When processing is necessary to deliver a service you've requested
—Legitimate interests: For business development, marketing to prior contacts, improving our services — where our interests are not outweighed by your rights
—Consent: Where we are required by law to obtain explicit consent before processing
—Legal obligation: When we are required to process information to comply with applicable law
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5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. Full stop.

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our business — including cloud hosting providers, CRM and email platforms, payment processors, and background check providers. These providers are contractually required to protect your information.
Clients (Staffing & Augmentation): If you are a candidate in our staffing network and we present you for a role, your professional profile will be shared with the relevant client company. We will always inform you before making such introductions.
Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Zaruda or third parties.
Business Transfers: If Zaruda is acquired, merged, or transfers its business assets, your information may be included in that transfer. We will notify affected users in advance where legally required.
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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

—Keep you logged in to Zaruda product accounts
—Remember your preferences
—Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
—Deliver relevant advertising (where applicable)

Types of cookies we use:

—Essential cookies: Required for the website to function; cannot be turned off
—Analytics cookies: Help us understand website traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)
—Marketing cookies: Track visits for advertising purposes (where applicable)
Your cookie choices: You can manage or decline non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
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7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

—Maintain an active business relationship with you
—Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
—Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

General retention guidelines:

—Candidate profiles in our staffing network: Retained for 3 years from last activity; you may request removal at any time
—Client and contact business information: Retained for the duration of the business relationship + 7 years for legal and accounting purposes
—Website analytics data: Retained in aggregate/anonymized form
—Inquiry and communication records: Retained for 2 years
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8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

—Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
—Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
—Deletion: Request that we delete your information (subject to legal retention obligations)
—Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
—Objection: Object to our processing of your information for marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests
—Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information in certain circumstances
—Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@zaruda.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are located in California, the CCPA may provide you with additional rights. See Section 10.

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9. Data Security

We protect your information using industry-standard security measures including:

—Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest (where applicable)
—Role-based access controls to limit who within Zaruda can access personal data
—Secure hosting environments on major cloud platforms with enterprise security certifications
—Regular security assessments and vulnerability management processes

No security system is perfect. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

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10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA provide you with additional rights:

—The right to know what personal information we collect, use, share, and sell (we don't sell it)
—The right to delete your personal information (with certain exceptions)
—The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we don't sell; contact us regarding sharing)
—The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
—The right to correct inaccurate personal information
—The right to limit use of sensitive personal information

To submit a California privacy rights request, contact us at privacy@zaruda.com.

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11. Children's Privacy

Zaruda's website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe we have collected information from a minor.

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12. International Data Transfers

Zaruda operates in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

For transfers from the EEA or UK to the United States, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms as required by applicable law.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top and, for material changes, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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14. Contact Us

For privacy questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights:

Zaruda Technology Solutions, LLC

Email: privacy@zaruda.com

We take privacy seriously and will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.