Privacy Policy
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Last updated: July 14, 2026Compliant
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Our Commitment to Privacy
At Matchez, we believe that great people deserve great opportunities — and that includes the right to privacy. We've built our platform with privacy-first principles, ensuring that candidates remain in control of their information while employers can discover talent based on merit, not bias.
Your Messages Are Private. Period.
Admin staff CANNOT read your private messages. Unlike other platforms, we respect the confidentiality of your conversations with potential employers or candidates.
Message content stays between you. Only message volume statistics (total counts) are used for platform analytics — never the actual content.
No surveillance, no monitoring. Your conversations about salary negotiations, career plans, and personal circumstances remain completely confidential.
Why this matters: We believe that building trust requires respecting privacy. When you use Matchez, you can communicate freely knowing that your messages are for your eyes only — not our admin team, not our moderators, not anyone except the person you're messaging.
Information We Collect
Candidate Information
- •Professional profile data (skills, experience, career preferences)
- •Portfolio content and project showcases
- •Video introductions and skill demonstrations
- •Work preferences and availability status
Employer Information
- •Company profile and brand information
- •Job opportunities and role descriptions
- •Communication preferences and contact details
- •Billing and subscription information
Platform Usage Data
- •Search and browsing activity
- •Pitch submissions and responses
- •Communication and feedback data
- •Platform interaction analytics
Anonymity by Design
Our platform is built to protect candidate privacy and reduce bias:
Candidate Anonymity
Names, contact details, and identifying information remain hidden until candidates choose to reveal them
Focus on Merit
Employers discover talent based on skills, experience, and potential
Controlled Disclosure
Candidates decide when to share personal information and connect with employers
Bias Reduction
Anonymous profiles help reduce unconscious bias and improve diversity outcomes
How We Use Your Information
For Candidates
- Create and manage your professional showcase
- Match you with relevant opportunities
- Provide insights and recommendations
- Facilitate secure communication with employers
- Generate market intelligence and salary insights
For Employers
- Access curated talent marketplace
- Submit pitches and connect with candidates
- Provide analytics and market insights
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Ensure platform quality and safety
Data Security and Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls
Strict authentication and authorization systems
Regular Audits
Continuous security monitoring and testing
GDPR Compliance
Full compliance with data protection regulations
Secure Infrastructure
Built on secure cloud platforms with best practices
Incident Response
24/7 monitoring and rapid response protocols
Your Rights and Control
Data Subject Rights
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion
Request removal of your personal data
Portability
Transfer your data to other services
Restriction
Limit how we process your information
Objection
Object to certain processing activities
Privacy Controls
Visibility preferences (private to open showcase)- Communication settings and notifications
- Data sharing and profile discovery settings
- Account deletion and data removal options
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
Active
While your account remains active
Legal
To comply with legal obligations
Business
For legitimate business purposes
30 Days
Data removed after deletion request
International Data Transfers
Matchez operates globally and may transfer data across borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses and other legal mechanisms required by GDPR and other data protection laws.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and authentication
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze platform usage and improve performance
- Provide personalized experiences and recommendations
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Matchez is intended for professionals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and, where required, sending you an email notification. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Website
matchez.co📋 Data Subject Requests: Please include "Data Subject Request" in your email subject line.
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