BarrelFish Privacy Policy
Update: January. 2025
BarrelFish (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us if you have questions.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to our website (barrelfish.ca) and all services we provide, including our recruitment platform, candidate vetting tools, and communication with clients and job seekers.
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
What We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact details – name, email, phone number, company name, job title.
- Account details – login information if you create an account with us.
- Recruitment information – resumes, work history, education, skills, and any details you choose to share when applying for roles.
- Business communication – messages you send us, meeting notes, and calls.
- Website usage data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies.
- Event or form submissions – details you provide when you attend a BarrelFish event, sign up for newsletters, or fill out forms.
We only collect the information needed to provide and improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and manage our recruitment services.
- Match candidates with employers and job opportunities.
- Communicate with you about jobs, services, or updates.
- Process payments (for clients).
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Meet legal or regulatory requirements.
We will never sell your personal information.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Employers/recruiters using our platform, but only if you have applied or agreed to be considered for roles.
- Service providers that help us run our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience on our site.
You can change your browser settings to block cookies, but some features may not work as intended.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your information.
- Withdraw consent for certain uses.
- Ask us to delete your information where applicable.
To make a request, email us at hello@barrelfish.ca. We will respond within a reasonable time.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
BarrelFish
Toronto, Canada
Email: hello@barrelfish.ca