Privacy Policy – Recruitment & AI Screening
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Synteda AB (“we”, “our”, “us”), processes personal data of job applicants in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swedish Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslagen).
Synteda AB provides the recruitment platform “Personas” (the “Service”), which collects and analyzes candidate information to match profiles with job opportunities.
We process personal data submitted directly by candidates and, where applicable, collected from publicly available sources. We use AI-based tools to assist in screening and may share candidate profiles with vetted vendors and clients for recruitment or staffing opportunities.
2. Data Controller
Synteda AB
Org.nr: 559179-3178
Address: Skånegatan 29, 412 52 Gothenburg, Sweden
Email: info@synteda.com
Synteda AB is the data controller responsible for ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
3.1 Data Provided by You
When you use the Personas Service, we may collect:
- Name and contact information
- Résumé/CV details (education, work history, certifications)
- Skills, competencies, portfolios
- Links to professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub)
- Cover letters or additional information
3.2 Data Generated by AI Screening
Our AI systems may generate and process:
- Job-match scores
- Skill classifications and extracted keywords
- Summaries of your experience
- Suitability assessments
These outputs are used to support recruitment decisions but are not used as the sole basis for decisions.
3.3 Data from Third Parties
We may collect personal data from publicly available sources, such as:
- Professional networking platforms
- Job boards or recruitment platforms
This is done only where permitted by applicable law.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
4.1 Recruitment Process
(Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contractual Necessity)
To evaluate your application, match you to relevant roles, and communicate with you.
4.2 AI-Based Screening
(Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate Interest)
To improve efficiency, consistency, and quality in candidate matching.
We have conducted a legitimate interest assessment to ensure that this processing does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
4.3 Sharing with Vendors and Clients
(Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent)
We only share your profile with clients or partners after obtaining your explicit consent.
4.4 Legal Obligations
(Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
4.5 Future Opportunities
(Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate Interest)
To retain your profile and match you with future roles, unless you object or request deletion.
5. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We use AI systems to support candidate screening and matching.
These systems analyze CV content, skills, and experience to generate recommendations and match scores. However:
- No decisions are made solely by automated means
- A human recruiter always reviews results before decisions are made
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request human intervention
- Express your point of view
- Contest decisions or assessments
6. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
6.1 Vendors and Clients
For recruitment or staffing purposes only with your explicit consent.
6.2 Service Providers
Including:
- Cloud hosting providers
- AI technology providers
- CRM and HR systems
All providers are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
6.3 Transfers Outside the EU/EEA
If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure an adequate level of protection through:
- Adequacy decisions, or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
together with appropriate supplementary safeguards where required.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
- For up to 24 months after your last interaction with us, or
- Until you request deletion
We may retain limited data for a longer period where required by law or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
8. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing (especially where based on legitimate interest)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
In Sweden, the supervisory authority is:
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)
https://www.imy.se/
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Access control and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- AI governance, including bias monitoring and evaluation
- Secure data retention and deletion procedures
10. Contact
For questions or requests regarding your personal data:
Synteda AB
Email: info@synteda.com
Phone: +46 31 20 24 70
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available through our Service.