Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 5, 2025
Company: XSEED LLC (xseed.com.uy)

At XSEED, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and others.

1. Who We Are

XSEED is a staff augmentation company based in Uruguay, providing high-quality software engineering talent to clients worldwide. Our website, xseed.com.uy, is used to inform, attract, and interact with potential clients, partners, and candidates.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

From Website Visitors:

• Name and contact information (when you submit a form)
• Company and job title (if provided)
• IP address and browser information
• Cookies and usage data (via analytics tools like Google Analytics)

From Candidates (Job Applicants):

• Full name and contact details
• Resume/CV and portfolio links
• Work history, education, and qualifications
• LinkedIn or GitHub profile (if shared)

From Clients or Prospects:

• Name, company, title
• Email address, phone number
• Project or staffing requirements

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage our services
• Evaluate and process candidate applications
• Communicate with clients and prospects
• Improve our website and marketing activities
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Union, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you opt in to be contacted.
• Contractual necessity: To perform services you requested.
• Legitimate interest: For internal analytics and service improvements.
• Legal obligations: For tax, compliance, or regulatory purposes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email, applicant tracking systems)
• Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)
• Our international clients (only with explicit candidate consent)

All third parties are required to uphold strong data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Candidates: Up to 24 months after the last interaction or as legally required.
• Clients and business contacts: Up to 5 years or longer if a business relationship exists.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your Rights”).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or outdated data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: legal@xseed.com.uy

8. Security Measures

We use technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
• Role-based access controls
• Regular data backups and audits

However, no system is 100% secure. Please notify us of any suspected breach.

9. International Transfers

Some data may be stored or processed outside your country (e.g., cloud providers). When this occurs, we ensure adequate protection under GDPR or similar frameworks (e.g., SCCs, Privacy Shield, or contractual agreements).

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze site traffic
• Improve user experience
• Support marketing efforts

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser or opt-out via cookie banners.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. We encourage you to review it periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: