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Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 11, 2026 Effective: September 11, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Hire Standard LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company ("Hire Standard," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information in connection with the website located at hirestandardpartners.com (the "Site") and our executive search and recruitment services (the "Services"). By using the Site or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. This Policy is incorporated into our Terms & Conditions.

01Who we are

Hire Standard is an executive search and recruitment firm focused on the manufacturing and industrial sectors. In the course of our work, we handle personal information about candidates, client contacts, and visitors to the Site.

02Information we collect

Information you provide to us. This includes your name, contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address), résumé or CV, employment history, compensation expectations, references, and any other information you choose to submit through the Site, by email, by phone, or in the course of a recruitment process. Client contacts may also provide business contact information and details about hiring needs.

Information from other sources. As a search firm, we may collect information about potential candidates from publicly available sources and third-party platforms, including professional networking sites (such as LinkedIn), public company websites, industry publications, and referrals from other individuals. We use this information solely for recruitment purposes.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may collect standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referring pages, using cookies and similar technologies. We use this information to operate, secure, and improve the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect some Site functionality.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information (such as government identification numbers, health information, or financial account details) through the Site or by email unless we specifically request it for a lawful recruitment purpose.

03How we use personal information

We use personal information to:

  • evaluate candidates for current and future roles and present qualified candidates to prospective and current Clients;
  • communicate with candidates and client contacts about opportunities, engagements, and our Services, including by phone, email, and text message;
  • perform and administer engagements with Clients;
  • operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights; and
  • maintain internal records and business operations.

We do not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Hiring decisions are made by our Clients, not by Hire Standard.

04How we share personal information

We share personal information only as described below. We do not sell personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

  • Prospective and current Clients. With your consent, expressed by submitting your information for recruitment purposes or by agreeing to be presented for a role, we share candidate information with Clients for evaluation of employment opportunities.
  • Contractor recruiters. We may share candidate and search information with independent contractor recruiters working on our behalf, under confidentiality obligations, for the purpose of performing the Services.
  • Service providers. We use third-party providers for services such as applicant tracking and CRM, email and communications, scheduling, document management, and website hosting and analytics. These providers process information on our behalf and are permitted to use it only to provide services to us.
  • Legal and safety. We may disclose information where required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hire Standard, our Clients, candidates, or others.
  • Business transfers. If Hire Standard is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy.

05Candidate information and confidentiality

We treat candidate information with discretion. We do not present a candidate to a Client, or disclose a candidate's identity in connection with a specific opportunity, without the candidate's agreement to be considered for that opportunity. General sourcing and research activity, based on publicly available information, may occur before we contact you.

06Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including maintaining candidate records for consideration for future roles, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes. If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so as described in Section 8, except where retention is required by law or necessary to enforce our agreements.

07Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised in connection with the Site, contact us at info@hirestandardpartners.com.

08Your choices and rights

  • Access, correction, and deletion. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by emailing info@hirestandardpartners.com. We will respond within a reasonable time and honor your request except where retention is legally required or necessary to our legitimate business operations.
  • Communications opt-out. You may opt out of recruitment or marketing communications at any time by replying to the message, using an unsubscribe link where provided, or contacting us at info@hirestandardpartners.com.
  • State privacy rights. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws. To exercise any rights available to you, contact us at info@hirestandardpartners.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

09Children

The Site and Services are intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

10Third-party sites

The Site may link to third-party websites, including social and professional networking platforms. This Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

11Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Changes take effect when posted. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.