Privacy Policy

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INTRODUCTION

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Third Bridge Creative provides creative services and talent solutions on a global scale. We collect data from individuals and organizations through three specific channels: our contact us form, our newsletter sign-ups, and our talent survey. This Privacy Policy details the types of data collected, the reasons for collection, and how we use it to improve our services and your experience.

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WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

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For Clients: We collect basic personal and professional information such as name, email, job title, company, and industry through our Contact Us form to respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services.

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For Those Joining Our Talent Network: For those interested in joining our talent network, either as employees or contractors, we gather detailed information including:

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  • Professional Information:
    • Work experience and employment history
    • Portfolio samples and work examples
    • Skills, qualifications, and subject matter expertise
    • Technical and cultural expertise
    • Education, certifications, and professional credentials
    • Professional references
    • Availability and rate information
  • Personal Information:
    • Name and contact information (email, location)
    • Professional social media profiles (LinkedIn)
    • Demographic information as permitted by law
    • Tax identification information (required for payment)
    • Immigration status and work authorization (where applicable)
  • Optional Information:
    • Project type preferences
    • Work arrangement preferences
    • Geographic location and mobility preferences

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This detailed profiling aids in evaluating the alignment of potential team members with our company's needs, values, and specific client project requirements.

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HOW WE COLLECT DATA

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All personal and professional information we collect is willfully provided by individuals who voluntarily complete our forms and surveys.

 

We collect data through three primary channels on our website:

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  1. Contact Form: Clients can complete our Contact Us form to request information about our services
  2. Newsletter Sign-up: Any website visitor can sign up for our newsletter to receive updates and industry insights
  3. Talent Community Survey: Prospective contractors can join our talent community by completing our detailed talent survey

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Additional data collection methods include:

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  • Emails, video calls, and other forms of communication with our team
  • Professional references you provide
  • Public professional networking sites

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WHY WE COLLECT DATA

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We collect data to better understand our audience and improve our services. This includes:

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  • Providing personalized and relevant information to current and potential customers
  • Evaluating qualifications for project opportunities
  • Matching talent skills and experience with client project requirements
  • Responding to your inquiries and requests for information
  • Improving our website and services based on your interests and preferences
  • Developing new products and services based on your needs and feedback
  • Keeping a record of your correspondence and, if applicable, using survey data for research purposes

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LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

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Our primary legal basis for processing information is consent. When you complete our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit our talent survey, you are explicitly and willfully providing your information to us for the stated purposes. All data collection is based on your voluntary submission of information.

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Additional legal grounds include:

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  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information to join our talent network
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing furthers our legitimate business interests without overriding your rights‍
  • Legal Compliance: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws

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HOW WE USE DATA

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The following sections detail the types of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we process it, and how we do so. When required by data protection law, we also indicate the legal basis for processing your personal information.

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Categories of Information We Collect

How and Why We Use Your Information

Legal Basis

Providing Creative Services and Talent Solutions. We process your information to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, and fulfill our contractual obligations.

  • Contact information
  • Professional details
  • Information you provide through our forms
  • Communications with our team
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legitimate interest in responding to your requests and providing services

Talent Network Management. We process detailed professional information to evaluate qualifications, match talent with projects, and manage our talent community. This may include some automated filtering of talent profiles based on project requirements, though all matching decisions undergo human review. When used, our automated screening may consider factors such as skills, expertise, knowledge areas, location, and availability.

  • Professional experience and history 
  • Portfolio samples 
  • Skills and expertise
  • Contact information
  • Payment information
  • Consent
  • Contractual necessity when engaging talent
  • Legitimate interest in matching qualified talent with appropriate projects

Service Improvement and Development. We analyze usage patterns and feedback to enhance our services, develop new offerings, and better understand client and talent needs.

  • Feedback and survey responses
  • Usage data 
  • Service interaction information
  • Legitimate interest in improving our services and developing new offerings to meet user expectations

Marketing and Communications. We process your information to send relevant updates, newsletters, and information about our services.

  • Contact information
  • Preference data
  • Subscription status
  • Consent (for newsletter sign-ups)
  • Legitimate interest in providing relevant information about our services

Legal Compliance and Protection. We process information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and ensure the security of our systems and users.

  • Account information
  • Transaction records
  • Identity verification data
  • Communications
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interest in protecting against fraud and abuse and ensuring security

Business Operations. We process information for essential business functions such as accounting, reporting, and business planning.

  • Client and project information
  • Financial data
  • Contract details
  • Contractual necessity
  • Legitimate interest in operating our business efficiently

Data Minimization and Retention. We aggregate and anonymize data where possible and retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

  • All categories of personal information
  • Legitimate interest in minimizing personal data processing 
  • Legal obligations regarding data retention

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Note: We collect information only with your explicit consent via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, talent surveys, questionnaires, and video interviews. When staffing projects and reviewing candidates for specific roles, we use information from questionnaires and video interviews exclusively for assessing skills and knowledge and never share it with third parties. Limited information may be shared with trusted service providers and clients for talent-matching purposes, strictly as outlined in our full privacy policy.

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Should you wish to request deletion of your stored personal information, email us at request@thirdbridgecreative.com.

 

Complete Third Bridge Creative's Personal Data Request Form.

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INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

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Client Disclosures: For members of our talent network, we may share relevant portions of your professional information with clients to facilitate project matching and staffing assignments. Information shared is limited to name, skills, subject matter expertise, and location necessary for the client to evaluate your fit for a specific project.

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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as:

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  • Payment processors
  • Technology and data storage providers
  • Communications platforms

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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our clients or talent.

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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

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DATA RETENTION

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We retain your information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you request to delete your information, we will delete or anonymize it according to our data retention policy and legal obligations.

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YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

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Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

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  • Access: The right to know what personal information we have collected about you
  • Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your information under certain circumstances
  • Opt-out: The right to opt out of certain data-sharing practices
  • Non-discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

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To exercise these rights or manage your privacy preferences, please contact us at request@thirdbridgecreative.com.

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HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

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We take the protection of your data seriously and have implemented technical, administrative, and physical measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to our platform.

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POLICY UPDATES

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Our Privacy Policy is updated periodically to align with new practices and legal requirements. We will notify you of any changes via our website and by email.

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CONTACT US

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: request@thirdbridgecreative.com 

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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2025

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