How Talent Bridge Africa handles your data.

1. Who we are

Talent Bridge Africa ("TBA", "we", "us") connects businesses with vetted African talent, including current students, fresh graduates, and skilled refugee youth. We operate this website and related services to help clients run projects and talent gain experience.

2. Information we collect

The information we collect depends on how you use TBA. We may collect:

• Contact details such as name, email address, and phone number.
• Profile information such as your role, organisation, interests, skills, and experience.
• Project information such as briefs, timelines, deliverables, and files you choose to share with us.
• Usage information such as pages visited, interactions with forms, and basic analytics data.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries from clients and talent.
• Match client projects with suitable talent.
• Operate, maintain, and improve our services and website.
• Communicate updates, opportunities, and relevant information.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Legal bases for processing (where applicable)

Where data protection laws apply, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent – for example, when you submit a form or subscribe to updates.
• Legitimate interests – such as running and improving TBA, and connecting clients with talent.
• Legal obligations – where we must keep certain records or respond to lawful requests.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Project participants – for example, sharing relevant details between clients and assigned talent so work can be delivered.
• Service providers who help us operate our website, email, and project tools, under appropriate data protection terms.
• Legal and compliance – if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

6. Data retention and security

We keep personal data only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as accessing, updating, or deleting your personal data, or objecting to certain uses. To exercise any rights or ask questions, contact us at hello@tbawork.com.

8. International transfers

TBA works with talent and clients across different countries. Your information may be stored or processed in locations outside your country. Where required, we take steps to ensure an appropriate level of protection.

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the date at the bottom of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted on the site.

10. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at hello@tbawork.com.