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Global Privacy Policy

Effective date: 4th February 2026

Vector is a trading name of Vector Search Inc.
Registered office: 401 E. Jackson St. Ste 330, Tampa, FL 33602
Company registration number: 10376980

Vector Search Inc. (“Vector”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a recruitment business providing work-finding services to clients and candidates globally. This Global Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, and outlines the rights available to individuals under applicable data protection laws.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

  • Candidates, contractors, and work-seekers
  • Clients and business contacts
  • Visitors to our website

It applies regardless of where you are located, including the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and other jurisdictions.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and UK GDPR), Vector Search Inc. acts as a Data Controller in relation to the personal data it processes.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Categories of Personal Data

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Identifiers

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number

Professional and Employment Information

  • CV or résumé
  • LinkedIn profile or professional biographies
  • Employment history, skills, qualifications

Online Information

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

Sources of Personal Data

We collect personal data:

  • Directly from you
  • From job boards and professional networking platforms
  • From former employers or referees you provide

4. Purposes for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing recruitment and work-finding services
  • Communicating about job opportunities
  • Assessing suitability for roles
  • Maintaining and updating our candidate database
  • Introducing candidates to clients
  • Managing our business operations
  • Sending marketing communications (where permitted)
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing (UK & EU)

Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interests (where those interests are not overridden by your rights)
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligation

Our legitimate interests include maintaining our recruitment database, delivering services to clients and candidates, and improving our services.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Clients to whom we may introduce or refer you
  • Former employers or referees (for reference checks)
  • Service providers supporting our business operations
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect personal data transferred internationally.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide recruitment services
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations

Retention periods vary based on the nature of the data, the purpose of processing, and applicable legal requirements.

9. Your Rights

UK & EU Residents

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local EU supervisory authority.

US Residents

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of certain data sharing practices

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any rights, contact us at info@withvector.io.We will verify your request in accordance with applicable law.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Access is limited to personnel and service providers with a legitimate business need and confidentiality obligations.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and improve our website
  • Analyze usage
  • Deliver relevant content

You can control cookies through browser settings. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

12. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. This policy applies only to Vector.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

Email:
info@withvector.io

Mail:
Vector Search Inc.
401 E. Jackson St. Ste 330
Tampa, FL 33602

California Privacy Notice (Notice at Collection)

Effective date: 4th February 2026

This Notice at Collection applies to California residents and supplements the Global Privacy Policy.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Identifiers (name, email, phone number)
  • Professional or employment-related information
  • Internet or electronic activity (website usage data)

Purposes for Collection

We collect personal information for:

  • Recruitment and work-finding services
  • Candidate evaluation and client introductions
  • Business operations and communications
  • Legal and compliance purposes

Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Vector does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
  • Request access to or deletion of personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact info@withvector.io.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 4th February 2026
Last Updated: 4th February 2026

What are cookies?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.

How do we use cookies?

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

Types of Cookies we use

ANALYTICS
Duration: 2 years
This cookie is installed by Google Analytics 4. It is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It collects information about how visitors use the website, such as page views, sessions, and interaction data, to help us understand and improve website performance. All data is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form.

ga<measurement-id> (e.g. _ga_519899786)
Duration: 2 years
This cookie is set by Google Analytics 4 and is used to persist session state. It helps Google Analytics track user behaviour across sessions on the website for analytics and reporting purposes.

Manage cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US
  • Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.