US Privacy Policy

US Privacy Policy Overview

Privacy information for candidates, clients, contractors, website visitors and recruitment contacts using Astute People Inc. services in the United States.

Effective date: April 2026

Astute People Inc. is committed to protecting personal information and handling data responsibly across our recruitment services in the United States.

This US Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, how we protect it, and the privacy rights available under applicable US privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Who This Privacy Policy Applies To

Astute People Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a recruitment business operating in the United States across technical, energy, engineering and infrastructure markets.

This policy applies to candidates, contractors, clients, hiring managers, suppliers, website users and other individuals whose personal information we process when delivering recruitment services, managing business relationships or meeting legal obligations.

We process personal information in line with our data protection standards, our wider legal policies and applicable privacy legislation.

Children’s Privacy

Our recruitment services and website are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Personal Information We Collect

The personal information we collect depends on how you interact with Astute People Inc., including whether you apply for a role, enquire about recruitment support, register for job alerts, communicate with our consultants or use our website.

• Identity data: name, job title, employer, professional profile and candidate information.
• Contact data: email address, telephone number, postal address and communication preferences.
• Recruitment data: resume or CV details, employment history, qualifications, skills, right-to-work information, role preferences and interview information.
• Client and business data: hiring requirements, company details, role briefs, project information and business contact records.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, website analytics data and security logs.
• Usage data: website activity, enquiry behaviour, form submissions and interaction with online services.
• Preference data: marketing preferences, consent records, job alert settings and communication choices.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to provide recruitment services, support hiring activity, communicate with candidates and clients, improve our website and meet legal obligations.

• Delivering recruitment, talent acquisition and candidate representation services.
• Matching candidates with suitable jobs, assignments, projects and hiring opportunities.
• Managing candidate, contractor, client, supplier and business relationships.
• Communicating about applications, interviews, role updates, recruitment processes and service enquiries.
• Sending job alerts, recruitment updates or service communications where permitted.
• Improving website functionality, accessibility, security, analytics and user experience.
• Maintaining accurate business records and meeting legal, regulatory, contractual and compliance obligations.

SMS & 10DLC Compliance

Where we use SMS messaging, we do so for recruitment-related communication and in accordance with applicable consent, opt-out and 10DLC requirements.

• SMS messages are only sent where appropriate consent has been obtained.
• SMS messages relate to recruitment, job opportunities, applications, interviews or service communications.
• You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
• SMS communications clearly identify Astute People Inc.
• SMS consent data is not sold or shared for third-party marketing.

How We Share Personal Information

We only share personal information where necessary to deliver recruitment services, operate our business, comply with the law, protect our rights or support a legitimate business purpose.

• Clients, hiring organisations and recruitment delivery partners where relevant to a role, application or service.
• Trusted service providers supporting technology, communications, hosting, analytics, customer relationship management and business operations.
• Professional advisers, regulators, courts, public authorities or law enforcement bodies where required by law.
• Relevant parties in connection with corporate restructuring, merger, acquisition or business transfer scenarios.

We do not sell personal information in accordance with applicable US privacy laws, including CCPA and CPRA.

US Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, location, verification requirements and exemptions, you may have the following rights under CCPA, CPRA and other US state privacy laws.

To exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Astute People about privacy section.

How We Protect Personal Information

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to help protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

• HTTPS encryption across our website.
• Secure infrastructure, access controls, monitoring and internal governance.
• Operational processes designed to protect recruitment, candidate, client and business data.
• Limited access to personal information based on role and business need.

No website, system or transmission method can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we process.

Contact Astute People About Privacy

To ask a privacy question, request more information or exercise applicable US privacy rights, contact Astute People Inc. using the details below.