1. Who We Are
McGregor Sceptre LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website mcgregorsceptre.com and the employer/worker portal at portal.mcgregorsceptre.com. We are a seasonal staffing agency specializing in H-2A and H-2B visa placements across the United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our websites, portal, and related services.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Worker applicants: Full name, date of birth, phone number, email address, job title, current workplace, experience level, passport status, H-2B experience status, work history, references, bio, uploaded resumes (PDF), and photos.
- Employers: Company name, industry, contact person name, email address, website, location, and company logo.
- Account credentials: Email address and password when you register on our portal. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
Information collected automatically:
- Authentication session tokens stored in your browser's local storage for login persistence.
- Profile unlock records: When an employer unlocks a candidate profile, we record the employer’s account ID, the candidate’s profile ID, and the date/time of the unlock. This is used to enforce credit limits and provide activity reporting.
We do not use cookies, Google Analytics, or any third-party tracking scripts on our website or portal.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Process worker applications and match candidates to employer job orders.
- Facilitate H-2A/H-2B petition preparation and compliance documentation.
- Communicate with you about applications, placements, and account activity.
- Verify identity, work eligibility, and employment history.
- Improve our services, portal functionality, and user experience.
- Comply with federal, state, and immigration laws and regulations.
- Track employer engagement: When an employer unlocks a candidate profile on our portal, we record which candidate was viewed and when. This data is used to enforce usage limits (profile unlock credits), monitor platform activity, and improve candidate-employer matching.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill our staffing and placement services.
- Legal obligation: To comply with U.S. immigration, labor, and tax laws.
- Legitimate interest: To operate, improve, and secure our platform.
- Consent: Where required, such as for marketing communications.
5. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Employer clients — candidate profiles, resumes, and work history to facilitate placement.
- Government agencies — USCIS, DOL, and consulates as required for visa petitions and labor certifications.
- Service providers — hosting (Vercel), database (Supabase), email delivery (Resend), and payment processing (Stripe), all bound by their respective data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and safety.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:
- Active applicants/workers: Duration of the employment relationship plus 3 years.
- Immigration records: As required by federal retention mandates (typically 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination, whichever is later).
- Inactive accounts: 2 years from last activity, then anonymized or deleted.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest.
- Role-based access controls on our portal.
- Regular security reviews and access auditing.
- Secure credential storage (passwords are hashed and salted).
No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify affected users promptly in the event of a data breach.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
To exercise these rights, email info@mcgregorsceptre.com.
9. Local Storage
We use browser local storage (not cookies) solely for authentication session persistence on the portal. No tracking or analytics data is stored. You can clear this data through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:
McGregor Sceptre LLC
Email: info@mcgregorsceptre.com