PRIVACY POLICY

Blanched recognizes the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting its users' personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how Blanched collects, uses, and protects users' personal information in compliance with Portuguese and European Union laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy and Data Protection Policy (“Policy”) describes how Blanched collects, stores, uses, and protects the personal information of users of the Blanched platform (“Users”). Blanched is a company specialized in digital recruitment, connecting workers and restaurants through an automated matching system. By registering on the platform or using the services, Users confirm that they agree with this Policy.

2. INFORMATION COLLECTED

Blanched collects personal information necessary to provide its services, including:

Name, email address, phone number, and physical address;

Personal photo (when provided by the user);

Professional data, including desired position, experience, skills, and certifications;

Curriculum vitae and professional history;

Work preferences and availability information;

User activity on the platform, such as interactions with restaurant profiles and expressions of interest;

Additional information obtained from public and private sources, such as social networks, when applicable and permitted by law.

Blanched does not collect sensitive data without the user’s explicit consent.

3. USE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION

The collected information is used for the following purposes:

Automated matching between restaurants and workers, based on users’ preferences and characteristics;

Provision of recruitment services, ensuring that restaurants receive recommendations of candidates suited to their desired profile;

Account management and user support, including communications related to platform operations;

Continuous improvement of the platform, based on aggregated data analysis of user interactions and preferences;

Compliance with legal obligations, including security, fraud prevention, and regulatory requirements.

Worker data is not publicly visible. Worker information is only made available to restaurants that submit hiring requests and within the limits defined by the system.

4. STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Blanched adopts technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of stored data, including:

Servers located in the European Union, subject to appropriate security standards;

Restricted access to sensitive data;

Access monitoring and protection against cyber threats.

Although strict measures are taken to protect data, no system is completely impenetrable. In the event of a security breach, Blanched is committed to notifying affected users in accordance with applicable law.

5. USERS’ RIGHTS

Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:

Right of access: Request a copy of stored data;

Right of rectification: Correct incorrect or outdated information;

Right to erasure: Request the deletion of personal data, unless retention is required for legal reasons;

Right to restriction of processing: Restrict the processing of their data in certain situations;

Right to data portability: Request the transfer of data to another service provider;

Right to object: Refuse the processing of their data for marketing or other specific purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, users can contact Blanched through the support channels available on the platform.

6. DATA RETENTION PERIOD

Blanched retains user data for as long as necessary to provide services, according to the following criteria:

Worker data is retained for up to 12 months after the last activity on the platform. After this period, the profile may be deleted or anonymized.

Restaurant data is retained as long as there is an active subscription and for up to 5 years for legal and administrative purposes.

Data retained for legal purposes may be stored for longer periods as required by law.

7. DATA SHARING WITH THIRD PARTIES

Blanched does not share users' personal information with third parties, except:

When necessary for the provision of contracted services (e.g., integration with payment platforms);

When required by law or regulatory authorities;

When the user gives explicit consent for data sharing with third parties.

8. POLICY UPDATES

Blanched reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy whenever necessary. Any changes will be communicated through the platform and will take effect on the specified date. Users are advised to review this Policy regularly to stay informed.

9. CONSENT

By registering or using Blanched's services, the user declares that they have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy, consenting to the processing of their personal data as described.

10. CONTACT

Users can contact Blanched for any questions or to exercise their rights through the support channels available on the platform.

Policy reviewed and updated on March 11, 2025.