Privacy Policy

Midwest Recruiters LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.midwest-recruiters.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you provide it to us:

• Contact information: your name, email address, phone number, and company name (for employers), submitted through our contact, application, and candidate search forms.
• Job application information: your resume or CV (including the file itself and its text content), work history, skills, certifications, cover letter, and any other information you include when applying for a position.
• Resume builder information: information you provide when using our resume builder tool, such as work experience, education, and skills.
• Location information: ZIP code or city information you provide when searching for jobs or candidates.
• Usage information collected automatically: we use Google Analytics and similar technologies (cookies) to collect information about how visitors use our site, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type, and browser. We also use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from abuse; reCAPTCHA may collect device and usage data subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Evaluate your qualifications and match you with job opportunities;
• Present your candidacy to employers who are hiring (with your knowledge);
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about jobs, applications, interviews, and our services;
• Contact you by phone, email, or text message (SMS) if you have provided your phone number and consented to be contacted;
• Help employers understand the available talent pool (in aggregate, non-identifying form);
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and services; and
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Who We Share Personal Information With

We share personal information only as described below:

• Prospective employers: if you apply for a position or ask us to represent you, we share your resume and candidate profile with employers whose openings match your background, for recruiting and placement purposes.
• Service providers: we use trusted vendors to operate our website and business, including email delivery (SendGrid), website analytics (Google Analytics), form security (Google reCAPTCHA), and secure database hosting. These providers process information only on our behalf and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.
• Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. SMS / Text Messaging

• If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages, we may send you SMS messages related to your job search or hiring needs, such as application status updates, interview and appointment reminders, job opportunity alerts, account notifications, and customer care messages.
• SMS consent is not shared with third parties. Phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
• Messaging frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
• To opt out at any time, text STOP. For assistance, text HELP or contact us at (616) 600-8295.
• For full details, see our SMS Terms of Service.

5. Data Retention

We retain resumes, applications, and contact information for as long as needed to provide our recruiting services and to consider you for future opportunities, unless you ask us to delete your information. You may request deletion at any time using the contact information below.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secured databases, and malware scanning of uploaded files. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your information appropriately.

8. Your Choices and Rights

• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information;
• You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by texting STOP;
• You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any such email; and
• You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals who are legally eligible to work. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" above shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us: