1. Introduction & Scope
DAFF GROUP LLC(“Pequod”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a registered entity in the State of Wyoming, USA, with mailing address at 1900 N Bayshore Dr Suite 1A #136-3262, Miami, FL 33132, is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, maintenance, protection, and disclosure of personal information when you visit or use pequod.co, register for an employer or candidate account, or utilize our nearshore talent matching and recruitment services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”) through your interactions with our Platform.
A. Information Provided by Employers
Company name, business email address, phone number, physical business address, billing details, position requirements, and hiring preferences.
B. Information Provided by Candidates
Full name, contact information, resume/CV, work history, technical skillsets, portfolio links, language proficiency, compensation expectations, and interview evaluations.
C. Payment Information
Credit card details, bank account numbers, or bank transfer verification receipts. Payment transactions are processed directly by PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe).
D. Automatically Collected Technical Data
IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, page views, and interaction timestamps collected via server logs and cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected personal information for primary business and operational purposes, including:
- Nearshore Matching: Facilitating candidate evaluation, interview scheduling, and recruitment matching between US employers and Latin American talent.
- Account Administration: Managing user registrations, verifying identities, and delivering transactional notifications.
- Billing & Invoicing: Processing payments, invoices, and managing subscription terms.
- Platform Optimization: Improving UI/UX, security diagnostics, and system stability.
5. Data Security & Retention
We maintain robust technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include TLS encryption in transit, encrypted database storage, strict role-based access controls, and regular vulnerability audits.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Privacy Rights & Choices
Depending on your location and subject to applicable privacy laws (such as US state privacy regulations or international standards), you have rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal retention duties.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential promotional email communications at any time using the link provided in the message.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@aicelerate.dev.
8. International Data Transfers
As a nearshore recruitment platform connecting companies in the United States with professionals across Latin America, your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your home state or country.
By accessing our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other operational regions in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection standards.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is designed exclusively for working professionals and corporate employers. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
DAFF GROUP LLC reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. When updates occur, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this document.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our data privacy team:
Email Privacy Support
support@aicelerate.devCorporate Headquarters
DAFF GROUP LLC
1900 N Bayshore Dr Suite 1A #136-3262
Miami, FL 33132, USA