Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Talent Privacy Notice

Effective September 2024

At Ontario Tech Talent Inc (hereinafter “Talent”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), your privacy is important to us. We help companies with skills intelligence, skills-verified courses, and skills assessments (“Services”).  This Privacy Notice explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with and your rights. 

We may update this policy occasionally, so please check back in often. If we make any significant changes we will let you know. 


1. What personal information do we collect?

“Personal Information” is any information that relates to you, and which, alone or in combination with other information, could reasonably be used to identify you. It does not include your business contact information when used for business-related communications, or anonymous or aggregated information which does not identify you. 

Talent only collects Personal Information that is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice. We collect the following information: 

  •     Your contact information such as name, email and phone number; 
  •     Your IP address;
  •     Financial and billing information;
  •     Information associated with social media and other Internet accounts through your engagement with us on our social media accounts, which information may include your web address, profile and related information associated with your social media accounts (and any other information you voluntarily provide);
  •     Information automatically gathered and stored in log files which is associated with information about you as an identifiable individual, as set out below; 
  •     Information associated with your use of our Services (including analytics); and/or
  •     Employment information. 

2. How do we collect your personal information?

We collect your Personal Information in the following ways: 

2.1. Directly from you: When you fill out a form, send us a message or e-mail, contact us telephonically or apply for a job.

2.2. Automatically: Through third-party tracking cookies and other tools to help us understand how you use our Website, such as Google Analytics, Shopify, Hubspot, and Yellowdig. We do not provide services with automated decision-making, and we may use aggregated non-identifiable information to expand our Website services through targeted marketing, remarketing, and advertising channels.

2.3. Cookies:  Cookies are small data files that websites send to your browser to help with things like managing sessions, personalizing your experience, and tracking your activity. Here's what you need to know about how we use cookies:

  • Why we use cookies:
    We use cookies to help improve our services and understand how visitors interact with our Website. They also help us personalize your experience and keep track of your preferences. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can change your settings if you'd rather not accept them.

  • Types of cookies we use:

    1. Strictly Necessary Cookies:

      These cookies are essential for accessing our services and website. You can’t disable them as they ensure the site works properly.

    2.  Functional Cookies:
      These help us remember things like your preferences and login information, making your experience more personalized. If you turn these off, some features might not work as smoothly.
    3.  Performance/Analytics Cookies:

      These cookies gather anonymous data about how you use our Website, such as the pages you visit and the links you click. We use this info to make our site better.

    • Managing your cookie preferences:
      Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can change your settings if you prefer not to. Keep in mind that disabling cookies might affect how our Website works for you.


    3. Why do we collect your information? 

    We mostly collect your information, such as your contact information to provide you with Services, communicate with you, invite you to events we believe would benefit you and meet any legal obligations we may have. By providing us with your Personal Information, you consent to us processing your Personal Information for the following purposes: 

    •     to provide you with our Services;
    •     to administer and operate the Website; 
    •     to build a relationship with you;
    •     to send you newsletters and/or mailings that you request; 
    •     inform you of products, promotions, or services available from us and our affiliates and partners;  
    •     to respond to feedback, comments, inputs, or customer service requests made by you; and
    •     to provide you with employment.

    4. Where is your personal information processed?

    We process your Personal Information in Canada and the United States. By accessing and participating in our Services from another country, your information may be stored or transferred to locations outside of your home jurisdiction. 


    5. When do we share your information?

    We do not sell your Personal Information. You have entrusted us with your Personal Information and we want to maintain that trust. We share your Personal Information in the following limited circumstances when:

    • You give us permission 
    • We use third-party service providers (for things like site management, cloud service providers, advertising and marketing, analytics, customer support, and payment processing)
    • We need to comply with the law (for things like fraud)

    6. How do we keep your information safe?

    We take your privacy seriously and take every reasonable measure and precaution to protect and secure your Personal Information. We work hard to protect you and your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction and have several layers of security measures in place, including, without limitation, encryptions. 


    7. How long do we keep your personal information?

    We will only keep your Personal Information for as long as reasonably necessary to meet our legal and business needs. Once your information is no longer needed, we’ll securely dispose of it. 


    8. What are the links on our website?

    Our Website may contain links to websites maintained by third parties, whose information and privacy practices differ from ours. We are not responsible or liable for the content of any such websites, any use of such websites or the information or privacy practices employed by the providers of such websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of all third-party websites before using such websites or submitting any Personal Information or any other information on or through such websites.


    9. Who is our website intended for? 

    The Services and offerings of our Website are not directed to, and we do not knowingly contact or collect Personal Information from individuals under the age of 16 (sixteen) years. If you are under the age of 16 (sixteen), these Services and offerings are not intended for you, and you should not provide us with any Personal Information.


    10. What are your rights? 

    You have choices and rights with respect to the Personal Information you provide to us. We will consider and respond to all requests in accordance with applicable laws. Where you choose to provide us with your Personal Information, you also have the option to opt out of sharing the information with us. You have a right to:

    • Opt out of marketing communications by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link on the marketing email or by contacting us as indicated below. You will still receive transactional communications. 
    • Access and/or correct your Personal Information by contacting us as indicated below. 
    • Withdraw your consent for us to use your Personal Information (if you previously gave your consent).

    11. Questions or complaints? 

    If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices or you want to update your Personal Information, you can contact us at:

    Email: privacy@talentready.ca      

    Mail: Ontario Tech Talent Inc. 2000 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, Ontario Canada, L1G 0C5

    If you’re not satisfied with how we handled your complaint, you can contact the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. 

    Phone: 1-800-282-1376

    Mail: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 1H3

    Make better workforce investments by understanding baseline skills.

    Effective competency assessments provide crucial skills intelligence that drives informed decision-making for workforce transformation and training initiatives. 

    Competency assessments are structured evaluation methods that measure an individual's ability to apply knowledge, skills, behaviours, and abilities (KSBAs) required to perform job functions effectively. These assessments evaluate both technical and behavioural competencies against predefined standards.

    How does it work?

    • We start with a conversation about the essential skills and skills gaps that you’re concerned about
    • You can choose the assessments you want your team members to take or we can make a recommendation for you
    • Share the assessment link with your employees – the more data points, the better!
    • Our team puts together a report with the aggregate data, along with a recommendation on the next steps to address any identified skills gaps
    Pro Tip: Choose a demographics overlay to enhance the analysis. 

    Organizations can enrich their competency assessment insights by including demographic data such as age distribution, tenure, education level, and location. This demographic context helps identify patterns in skill gaps, predict retirement waves, tailor training approaches for different employee groups, and inform succession planning.

    Assessments build a stronger employer brand, reduce time-to-hire, improve internal mobility, and increase employee satisfaction.

    You get the essential insights needed to make smarter workforce development decisions. More assessments yield a more detailed three-dimensional report on your workforce needs. 

    What does this mean for your business?

    You’ll be able to strengthen your strategies and be better prepared to address challenges around recruitment and retention. A workplace competency assessment strengthens both recruitment and retention decisions through data-driven insights. 

    For recruitment, it enables more precise job postings, better candidate screening, and structured interviews based on actual skill requirements. This helps attract top candidates by demonstrating a commitment to employee development and clear career pathways. 

    For retention, it drives engagement through personalized development plans, transparent promotion criteria, and visible growth opportunities. 

    The assessment also supports succession planning by identifying high-potential employees and leadership candidates, while ensuring training investments are targeted where they'll have the most impact.

    Explore our catalogue of assessments for the nuclear sector.

    Tell me more.

    Explore our assessments in communication, leadership and project management.

    Tell me more.