Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: name, email address, password (hashed), phone number
• Profile information: work history, education, skills, resume, portfolio links
• Communications: messages with recruiters, support tickets
• Payment information: processed by our payment processor; we do not store card numbers
• Usage data: pages visited, searches performed, jobs viewed and applied for
• Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and improve our platform
• Match candidates with relevant job opportunities
• Send transactional emails (job alerts, application updates, offers)
• Personalise your job search and recommendations using AI
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Send marketing communications (with your consent, where required)

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our platform, remember your preferences, and analyse usage. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these circumstances:

• With employers: when you apply to a job or make your profile public
• Service providers: hosting, email, analytics, payment processors (bound by data processing agreements)
• Legal requirements: when required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion at any time. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, dispute resolution).

6. Your Rights (GDPR — EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to restriction: restrict processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, go to Settings → Privacy or email privacy@hiregenix.com.

7. Your Rights (CCPA — California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know: what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
• Delete: request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To submit a CCPA request, email privacy@hiregenix.com or use your account's data download / deletion features.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encryption at rest, hashed passwords (bcrypt), and regular security audits. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our platform. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer: