MJ2 Recruitment Privacy Policy

MJ2 Recruitment Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 8, 2026

At MJ2 Recruitment, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by candidates, clients, website visitors, and business partners.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, how long we retain it, and the choices available to you. By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are
MJ2 Recruitment is a Canadian recruitment and employment agency based in Calgary, Alberta, specializing in permanent recruitment, contract staffing, executive search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and employment agency services.

For the purposes of applicable Canadian privacy legislation, MJ2 Recruitment is responsible for the personal information collected through our website and throughout our recruitment activities.

2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information.

Personal Information

This may include:

• First and last name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Mailing address

• Current employer

• Job title

• Professional certifications

• Employment history

• Educational background

• Salary expectations

• Work authorization status

• Resume or curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• LinkedIn profile

• Professional references (where voluntarily provided)

If you represent an employer, we may also collect:

• Company name

• Business contact information

• Hiring requirements

• Position descriptions

• Recruitment project details

• Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Geographic region

• Website pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referral sources

• Website interaction data

This information helps us improve our website, services, and user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Measure website performance

• Understand visitor behaviour

• Personalize user experience

• Support analytics and marketing initiatives

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website functionality may not operate as intended.

3. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Evaluating candidate qualifications

• Identifying suitable employment opportunities

• Providing recruitment and staffing services

• Presenting candidates to prospective employers

• Managing recruitment assignments

• Providing contract staffing and employment agency services

• Responding to inquiries

• Communicating throughout the recruitment process

• Improving our website and recruitment services

• Maintaining internal records

• Meeting legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

• Protecting our legal rights and preventing fraud

We only use personal information in ways that are consistent with the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise permitted by law.

4. Candidate Information

When you submit a resume, application, or other employment-related information to MJ2 Recruitment, you authorize us to:

• Review your qualifications

• Contact you regarding current and future employment opportunities

• Retain your information within our recruitment database

• Match your experience with suitable client opportunities

• Share your resume and relevant professional information with prospective employers, where appropriate for recruitment purposes

Whenever practical, we will discuss employment opportunities with you before formally presenting your profile to a prospective employer.

5. Contract Staffing and Employment Agency Services
Where MJ2 Recruitment directly engages contractors or temporary workers as a licensed employment agency, additional information may be collected where necessary to administer contractor engagements or employment relationships.

This may include:

• Banking information

• Payroll information

• Tax information

• Government-issued identification

• Emergency contact information

• Insurance documentation

• Time sheets

• Employment records

• Other information required to satisfy legal or contractual obligations

This information is collected solely for legitimate employment administration and regulatory compliance purposes.

6. Sharing Your Information
MJ2 Recruitment does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared with:

• Recruitment Clients

• Prospective employers for recruitment purposes where your qualifications may align with available opportunities.

• Service Providers

Trusted third-party providers that assist with:

• Website hosting

• Applicant Tracking Systems

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software

• Cloud storage

• Payroll processing

• Accounting services

• Email communications

• Analytics

• Business operations

 

These providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

Legal or Regulatory Authorities
Where disclosure is required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, court order, or to protect the legal rights of MJ2 Recruitment.

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7. International Data Processing
Certain software providers used by MJ2 Recruitment may store or process information outside Canada, including in the United States or other jurisdictions.

Where personal information is processed internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide recruitment services

• Consider candidates for future opportunities

• Administer contractor engagements

• Fulfill contractual obligations

• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements

• Resolve disputes

• Protect our legitimate business interests

Candidate profiles may remain within our recruitment database for future employment opportunities unless you request their removal, subject to applicable legal retention requirements.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable Canadian privacy legislation, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Update your information

• Withdraw consent where legally permitted

• Request deletion of your information

• Request removal from marketing communications

Certain information may be retained where required by law or necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

10. Data Security
MJ2 Recruitment maintains appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorized access

• Disclosure

• Alteration

• Misuse

• Loss

• Destruction

Although we take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may occasionally send communications regarding:

• Employment opportunities

• Recruitment updates

• Industry insights

• Company news

• Career resources

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Operational communications relating to active recruitment processes may continue where reasonably necessary.

12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn or other external platforms.

MJ2 Recruitment is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

13. Eligibility to Use Our Services
MJ2 Recruitment's services are intended for individuals who are legally eligible to seek employment, contract opportunities, or recruitment services within their applicable jurisdiction.

By submitting information through our website, you represent that you are legally permitted to do so and that the information you provide is accurate and truthful.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
MJ2 Recruitment may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Applicable legislation

• Business operations

• Recruitment practices

• Technology

• Service offerings

 

The most current version will always be available on this website and will include the revised Effective Date.

Continued use of our website or services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

15. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

MJ2 Recruitment
Email: mj@mj2recruitment.com
Phone: (587) 326-1994

Address: 1800, 330 5th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0L4