Privacy Policy

BPT Legal, a division of BPT Staffing LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.bptlegal.com) or use our staffing and recruitment services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Information").

A. Candidates (Job Seekers) To provide recruitment services, we collect:

Identity Data: Name, address, email, phone number.

Professional Data: Resume/CV, employment history, education, certifications, and professional references.

Screening Data: Skills assessments, interview notes, and background check information (where permitted by law and with your consent).

Administrative Data: Work eligibility status (e.g., US/Canada work permits), tax forms, and banking information for payroll (if placed on assignment).

B. Clients (Law Firms & Companies) We collect business contact information from client representatives, including names, job titles, firm email addresses, and billing information.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your data for the following business purposes:

Recruitment: To assess your qualifications, match you with job opportunities, and submit your profile to potential employers (Law Firms and Corporate Legal Departments).

Employment: To manage the on-boarding, payroll, and administration of contract employees.

Communication: To contact you regarding job openings, interview scheduling, or service updates.

Compliance: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in the United States and Canada.

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

Potential Employers: Your resume and professional profile are shared with our clients (Law Firms/Companies) only for the purpose of assessing your candidacy.

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with our operations (e.g., our Applicant Tracking System, Payroll Provider, or Background Check services).

Affiliates: BPT Staffing LLC (our parent company) for administrative purposes.

Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to a valid legal process.

4. DATA SECURITY
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS
BPT Legal operates in both Canada and the United States. Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country other than the one in which it was collected. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information across international borders (US/Canada).

6. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction (Canada or US), you may have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.

Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at the email below.