Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

The Center for Recruiting Excellence ("CFRE," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, retain, and share information in connection with our website at recruitingexcellence.org (the "Site").

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

We collect a limited amount of information, and only as necessary to fulfill legitimate purposes related to our research mission and your interactions with us.

Information You Provide Directly

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect the following information:

• Your name
• Your organization or affiliation
• Your email address
• The type of inquiry (e.g., general, press, research, partnership)
• The content of your message

Providing this information is voluntary. We do not require you to create an account or log in to access any content on our Site.

Information Collected Automatically

Our Site does not use cookies for tracking purposes, nor do we employ analytics services. We do not track your browsing behavior across our Site or across other websites.

Our web hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log data, which can include your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used solely for maintaining the security and performance of the Site and is not used for profiling or marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries. When you submit our contact form, we use the information you provide to respond to your question, request, or comment.
• Facilitating research correspondence. If your inquiry relates to a published report or an ongoing evaluation, we may use your contact information to follow up regarding that research.
• Site maintenance and security. Server log data may be used to diagnose technical issues, prevent abuse, and ensure the reliable operation of the Site.

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, automated decision-making, or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for any purpose.

Third-Party Services

Our Site uses Google Fonts, a web font service provided by Google LLC, to render typography. When you load a page on our Site, your browser may connect to Google's servers to retrieve font files. This connection may transmit your IP address and browser information to Google. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Beyond Google Fonts, we do not integrate third-party analytics, advertising networks, social media trackers, or other external services that collect personal information about our visitors.

Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., web hosting), subject to obligations of confidentiality.
• Legal obligations. We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
• Protection of rights. We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Retention

Information submitted through our contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping purposes. We periodically review and delete contact form submissions that are no longer needed.

Server log data is retained in accordance with our hosting provider's standard retention policies and is typically deleted on a rolling basis.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete such information.

Links to External Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you may reach us at:

The Center for Recruiting Excellence
1800 M Street NW, Suite 650S
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (212) 647-9887

You may also reach us through our contact form.