PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy and Data Protection Policy (“Policy”) describes how Blanched collects, stores, uses, and protects the personal information of users of the Blanched platform (“Users”). Blanched is a company specialized in digital recruitment, connecting workers and restaurants through an automated matching system. By registering on the platform or using the services, Users confirm that they agree with this Policy.

2. INFORMATION COLLECTED

• Name, email address, phone number, and physical address
• Personal photo (when provided by the user)
• Professional data, including desired position, experience, skills, and certifications
• Curriculum vitae and professional history
• Work preferences and availability information
• User activity on the platform, such as interactions with restaurant profiles and expressions of interest
• Additional information obtained from public and private sources, such as social networks, when applicable and permitted by law

Blanched does not collect sensitive data without the user’s explicit consent.

3. USE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION

• Automated matching between restaurants and workers, based on users’ preferences and characteristics
• Provision of recruitment services, ensuring that restaurants receive recommendations of candidates suited to their desired profile
• Account management and user support, including communications related to platform operations
• Continuous improvement of the platform, based on aggregated data analysis of user interactions and preferences
• Compliance with legal obligations, including security, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements

Worker data is not publicly visible. Worker information is only made available to restaurants that submit hiring requests and within the limits defined by the system.

4. STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Blanched adopts technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of stored data, including:

• Servers located in the European Union, subject to appropriate security standards
• Restricted access to sensitive data
• Access monitoring and protection against cyber threats

Although strict measures are taken to protect data, no system is completely impenetrable. In the event of a security breach, Blanched is committed to notifying affected users in accordance with applicable law.

5. USERS’ RIGHTS

• Right of access: Request a copy of stored data
• Right of rectification: Correct incorrect or outdated information
• Right to erasure: Request the deletion of personal data, unless retention is required for legal reasons
• Right to restriction of processing: Restrict the processing of their data in certain situations
• Right to data portability: Request the transfer of data to another service provider
• Right to object: Refuse the processing of their data for marketing or other specific purposes

To exercise any of these rights, users can contact Blanched through the support channels available on the platform.

6. DATA RETENTION PERIOD

Blanched retains user data based on specific criteria and legal requirements.

7. DATA SHARING WITH THIRD PARTIES

Blanched does not share users' personal information except in specific cases outlined in this policy.

8. POLICY UPDATES

Blanched reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. Users will be notified of significant changes.

9. CONSENT

By registering or using Blanched’s services, users consent to the processing of their personal data as described.

10. CONTACT

Users can contact Blanched for any inquiries or to exercise their rights through the support channels available on the platform.