Privacy Policy

Legal Disclaimer

Last updated: 9.4.2026
Data controller: W4M - Works4Me (company details will be updated later)

1. General

This Privacy Policy describes how W4M processes personal data in its recruitment and matching service, where employees, employers and service providers can find each other.
We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), KYC requirements, and DAC7 reporting obligations.

W4M is a new generation “Tinder” platform for the working world, where users can create profiles, browse through others’ profiles, and be discovered.
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2. Personal data collected

2.1 Information provided by the user

Name
Email address and phone number
Profile information (skills, experience, interests, salary expectations, and other self-recorded information)
Work history and CV information
Company name and billing information (employers and service providers)
Messages and contacts
KYC information (documents required for identity verification)
Tax information for DAC7 reporting (only if the user is subject to the reporting obligation)

2.2 Automatically collected information

IP address
Device and browser specifications
Usage data (page loads, clicks, searches)
Cookies and similar technologies

2.3 Profile visibility

Because W4M is a match-type platform, users' profiles may be visible to other users. Visibility depends on the user's role (author, employer, service provider) and settings.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to improve the functionality, analytics and user experience of the service. The user can manage cookies in their browser settings.

4. Purposes of use of personal data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 Provision of the service

Creating and managing a profile
Match functionality (showing profiles to other users)
Communication between employers, employees and service providers

4.2 Legal obligations

KYC (Know Your Customer) – verifying your identity
DAC7 reporting to tax authorities if the user is subject to a reporting obligation
Compliance with accounting and tax legislation

4.3 Service development and security

Analytics and usage statistics
Preventing fraud and abuse
Ensuring data security

4.4 Marketing (with consent only)

Newsletters
Service updates
Targeted communication

5. Data retention period

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary:

To maintain customer relationships

To fulfill legal obligations (e.g. DAC7 reporting)

KYC information is retained for the period required by law

Profile information is retained as long as the user keeps their account active. When the information is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.

6. Data sharing

6.1 Within the service

Profiles may be visible to other users according to match logic.

6.2 Third parties

We may share information with:

Technical service providers (hosting, analytics, communications)
Payment and invoicing services
KYC identification services
Authorities (DAC7 reporting, legal requests)

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

7. Transfer of data outside the EU/EEA

If we use services located outside the EU/EEA, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g. EU Model Contractual Clauses).

8. Rights of the data subject

The user has the right to:

Gain access to their own data
Request correction or deletion of data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Transfer data from one system to another
Withdraw consent at any time

You can use your rights by contacting us by email.

9. Information security

We protect personal data through technical and organizational measures:

Encryption
Access control
Logging and monitoring
Secure server environments

10. Contact information

W4M - Works4Me (company information will be updated later) (address information will be updated later) www.w4m.fi

Email: info@w4m.fi

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the service develops or the law changes. The updated version will be published on this page.