Alternative Search ("Alternative Search," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals whose personal data (i.e., any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person) we collect and process when they visit our websites, including but not limited to alternative-search.com, and use our services (the "Services").
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. Changes to this policy will be posted here, and continued use of the Site or Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
1. Consent and Collection of Information
When you register or use our Services, we collect personal data to activate your account, deliver the Services, and communicate with you. The information we may collect includes:
- Name, company, nationality
- Address, email, phone number
- CV, professional background, certifications, SAP module expertise
- Availability and preferences
- Billing and payment details (for paid Services)
You consent to this collection by providing the data directly or using our Services. Our processing is based on consent, contractual necessity, or our legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, fraud prevention).
2. Use of Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, manage, and improve our Site and Services
- Match SAP freelancers with recruiters and companies
- Process payments through third-party services (e.g., Stripe)
- Communicate updates or service announcements
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Disclosure and International Transfers
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Clients and recruiters seeking SAP consultants
- Hosting and software providers supporting our platform
- Government or regulatory bodies, if legally required
We may store or process data in other countries, including outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
4. Aggregated and Anonymous Data
We may use your information to generate anonymized statistics for internal reporting or analysis. This data cannot be used to identify you.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- File a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr) or other supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, email: info@alternative-search.com
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. In general, data is kept for 3 years after the last contact unless deleted earlier at your request.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience, monitor site usage, and secure the platform. You can manage preferences via the consent banner shown on first visit.
8. Security Measures
We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure hosting and encrypted storage
- Limited access to authorized personnel only
- Monitoring and protection against unauthorized access
However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
9. Age of Consent
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). If we learn we have done so without parental consent, we will delete the data immediately. Parents can contact us at info@alternative-search.com for any concern.
10. Communication and Opt-Out
We may send you updates about our services, new features, or events. You can opt out anytime via the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. System-related communications (e.g., account updates, security notices) are necessary and not subject to opt-out.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Alternative Search
Email: info@alternative-search.com
France
Thank you for trusting Alternative Search.