1. Introduction
At Spark Tek Inc. (“Spark Tek,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, use our services, apply for or are considered for job opportunities, or otherwise interact with us. It also explains the privacy rights you may have and how to exercise them.

Information you provide to us:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Professional information: résumé, work history, education, skills, certifications, references, and work authorization status.
• Communications: messages, inquiries, and form submissions you send to us.

2. Information from public and third-party sources:

We obtain professional profiles and résumés that individuals have made available on job boards and professional networking sites, such as Dice, LinkedIn, and similar platforms, as well as from job postings and referrals. This may include your name, contact details, work history, and skills.

Information collected automatically:

Like most websites, our website and hosting provider may automatically collect basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and device type, for security and to keep the site running properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Identify and evaluate candidates for job opportunities.
• Contact you by phone, email, or text message about opportunities that may match your background. You may ask us to stop at any time.
• Respond to inquiries and provide our services.
• Maintain the security and operation of our website.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, including employment eligibility requirements.

4. Candidates and Job Applicants

If you apply for a position or we identify your professional profile as a potential match for an opportunity, we collect and use the information described in Section 2 to evaluate you for roles and communicate with you. We submit your profile to a client only with your prior consent for that specific opportunity. You may ask us at any time to stop contacting you or to delete your profile by using the contact information in Section 14.

5. How We Disclose Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We disclose personal information only as follows:

• Clients: with your prior consent, when we submit you for a specific job opportunity.
• Service providers: vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as applicant tracking, website hosting, email and communications, and IT support. They are required to protect your information and use it only to provide services to us.
• Affiliated companies: our affiliated entities that support our recruiting and delivery operations, which may be located outside the United States, under appropriate safeguards.
• Legal and compliance: when required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or those of others.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this Policy.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies that are necessary for it to function properly. We do not use cookies for advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

7. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is no common industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to them. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where required by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

All users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, and may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Depending on where you live, including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with privacy laws, you may also have the right to:

• Know / Access: request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose it.
• Delete: request that we delete personal information we collected about you, subject to legal exceptions.
• Correct: request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
• Opt out of sale or sharing: Spark Tek does not sell personal information and does not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Limit use of sensitive personal information: we use sensitive personal information, such as work authorization status, only for purposes permitted by law.
• Non-discrimination: we will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or otherwise treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.

How to submit a request: Email info@sparktekusa.com or call +1 972 666 8170. We will confirm receipt within 10 business days and respond within 45 days. If we need more time, up to an additional 45 days, we will let you know. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request. You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf; the agent must provide written proof of authorization.

Appeals: If we decline your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision with “Appeal” in the subject line. We will respond to your appeal within 45 days. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may contact your state Attorney General.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Inactive candidate profiles are periodically reviewed and deleted or de-identified. If you ask us not to contact you, we may keep minimal information, such as your email address or phone number, solely to honor that request.

10. Data Protection and Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. SMS Terms & Conditions

No Third-Party Marketing

We do not share your mobile information or other personal details with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Opt-In Data Protection

Any text messaging originator opt-in data and consent provided by you will remain secure and will not be shared with third parties, ensuring your communication preferences and permissions are safeguarded.

1. SMS Consent Communication

Information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Types of SMS Communications

If consent has been given to receive text messages from Spark Tek Inc., messages may be received related to the following:

• Interview reminders
• Follow-up messages
• Job opportunities

Example: “Hello, this is a reminder of your upcoming interview with our client. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”

Message Frequency:

Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to two SMS messages per week regarding your upcoming interviews.

Standard Rates & Opt-Out:

Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on the carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally. To stop receiving messages, reply STOP at any time.

Consent for SMS Contact

By providing a telephone number and submitting this form, you consent to being contacted via SMS text messages. Message & data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to opt out of further messaging.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be posted prominently on our website.

14. Contact Us

Spark Tek Inc.

10045 Redrun Blvd, Ste-115, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Email: info@sparktekusa.com

Phone: +1 972 666 8170