Overview
TopDevCrew ("we," "us," or "our") operates topdevcrew.com (the "Site") and provides developer staffing and recruitment services connecting companies with vetted software engineers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information from candidates, clients, and visitors.
By using our Site or services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Candidate data: name, email, phone, location, résumé/CV, work history, skills, portfolio links, code samples, salary expectations, work authorization status.
- Client data: company name, contact details, billing information, hiring requirements.
- Communications: messages, interview notes, references, and any content you submit through forms or email.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
- Pages visited, referring URLs, time on site, click activity.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
Information From Third Parties
- Public professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub).
- Background-check and verification providers, when applicable and with your consent.
- Referrals from existing candidates or clients.
How We Use Information
- Match candidates with client opportunities and operate our staffing services.
- Communicate about applications, jobs, contracts, and account matters.
- Process payments and manage contractor/employment relationships.
- Improve our Site, services, and security.
- Send marketing communications (you can opt out at any time).
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We share information only as follows:
- Clients: candidate profiles and relevant details with prospective employers, only with the candidate's consent.
- Service providers: hosting, analytics, payment processors, background-check vendors, email and CRM tools — bound by confidentiality.
- Legal requirements: when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Facebook & Ad Platforms
When you submit information through a Facebook or Instagram lead form, Meta Platforms, Inc. collects and processes that data under its own privacy practices before transferring it to us. We then handle the information according to this Privacy Policy. We may also use tracking pixels and conversion APIs from Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and similar platforms to measure ad performance and reach relevant audiences. You can manage ad preferences directly with those platforms.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Candidate records are typically kept for up to seven (7) years from the last interaction, unless you request earlier deletion.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Request a portable copy of your data.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): you have additional rights to know, delete, correct, and limit the use of sensitive personal information. We do not sell or "share" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under California law without prior notice.
To exercise any right, contact us at privacy@topdevcrew.com.
Security
We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions, requests, or complaints about this Policy: