Privacy Policy

STAFFCO HR & CONTRACTING INC. ("STAFFCO", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website and staffing services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity information: First name, last name, date of birth (where required)
• Contact information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
• Employment information: Work history, certifications, skills, availability
• Financial information: Banking details for payroll (workers), billing information (employers)
• Government-issued identification: Where required for compliance or background checks
• Usage data: Pages visited, IP address, browser type, and cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Match workers to appropriate job opportunities
• Process payroll and issue Records of Employment
• Verify identity, certifications, and references
• Communicate about job placements, timesheets, and invoices
• Comply with WorkSafeBC, CRA, and BC Employment Standards requirements
• Improve our platform and services
• Send relevant job alerts and service updates (with your consent)

3. How We Share Your Information

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

• Employer clients: Relevant worker profile information when proposing candidates for placements (with worker consent)
• WorkSafeBC: As required by law for workplace injury reporting and compliance
• Canada Revenue Agency: Payroll remittances and T4 reporting
• Service providers: Payroll processors, background check providers, and cloud hosting companies under strict data processing agreements

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Employment records are typically retained for 7 years as required by CRA regulations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at privacy@staffcoinc.ca.

5. Your Rights (PIPEDA)

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for non-essential communications
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies for session management and security. We use analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how visitors use our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/HTTPS), access controls, and regular security assessments.

8. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Officer:
STAFFCO HR & CONTRACTING INC.
13550 106 Ave, Surrey, BC
Email: privacy@staffcoinc.ca