Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [September 25, 2025]

Coastal Wave Recruiting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website www.coastalwaverecruiting.com and in the course of our recruiting and staffing services.

By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from candidates, clients, and website visitors, including but not limited to:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number
• Resume/CV, employment history, education, certifications
• Professional references
• Job preferences, compensation expectations
• Company information provided by clients
• Communications sent via contact forms, email, LinkedIn, or phone

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide recruiting, staffing, and talent-matching services
• Evaluate candidates for current or future opportunities
• Communicate with candidates and clients
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Information

We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:

• With client companies for employment consideration (with candidate consent)
• With service providers who support our operations (e.g., email platforms, CRM tools)
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill recruiting purposes, comply with legal obligations, or maintain business records. Candidates may request deletion of their information at any time (see Section 8).

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze site traffic
• Improve website performance
• Understand user interactions

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

• Request access, updates, or deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for future communications
• Request removal from our candidate database

Requests can be made by emailing us at kellyfluitt@coastalwaverecruiting.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Coastal Wave Recruiting
Email: kellyfluitt@coastalwaverecruiting.com

Email: davidfluitt@coastalwaverecruiting.com
Website: www.coastalwaverecruiting.com