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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

WorkForce On Deck ("we," "us," or "our") is a service of Starboard Investments, based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. We operate the website workforceondeck.com and provide international talent vetting, placement, and management services for US businesses. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

For Candidates:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, and location
  • Work history, resume, and professional references
  • Video interview and assessment recordings
  • Background check results (criminal, employment, and identity verification)
  • Skills assessments and test scores
  • Application status and communication history

For Clients (US Businesses):

  • Company name, contact information, and business details
  • Job descriptions and hiring requirements
  • Billing and payment information
  • Communication history and preferences

Automatically Collected:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring URLs and navigation paths

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Vetting and evaluating candidates for placement with US clients
  • Matching candidates to appropriate job opportunities
  • Communicating with candidates and clients about applications and placements
  • Processing payments and managing billing
  • Improving our platform, services, and candidate evaluation processes
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Fraud prevention and security

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Client companies — when a candidate is being considered for or placed in a role, we share relevant profile information with the hiring client.
  • Assessment providers — third-party platforms used to conduct skills tests and video interviews.
  • Background check services — to verify employment history, identity, and criminal records as part of our vetting process.
  • Service providers — hosting, analytics, and communication platforms that help us operate our services.
  • Legal authorities — when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

4. International Data Transfers

WorkForce On Deck operates across the United States, the Philippines, and El Salvador. By using our services, you understand that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this policy regardless of where it is processed.

5. Data Retention

We retain candidate information for up to 3 years after your last interaction with us, or as required by law. Client data is retained for the duration of the business relationship plus 5 years for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below), subject to legal retention requirements.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
  • Portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Objection — object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Cloudflare's analytics are privacy-focused and do not use cookies to track individual users. We do not use advertising trackers or retargeting cookies.

Our website may use essential cookies necessary for the site to function (e.g., session management). These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (TLS), access controls, and secure data storage. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

WorkForce On Deck (a service of Starboard Investments)

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Email: [email protected]

Website: workforceondeck.com

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