1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, password)
• Complete your profile (professional experience, skills, location)
• Upload your resume or other documents
• Post job listings or apply for positions
• Communicate with other users or our support team
• Subscribe to our services or make payments
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Location information (general geographic location based on IP)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log files and analytics data

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Social media platforms when you connect your accounts
• Payment processors for subscription and billing purposes
• Analytics and advertising partners
• Public databases and professional networks

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Our Services

• Create and maintain your account
• Process job applications and facilitate connections
• Provide AI-powered job matching and recommendations
• Enable communication between employers and job seekers
• Process payments and manage subscriptions

Improve Our Platform

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Develop new features and functionality
• Conduct research and analytics
• Troubleshoot technical issues

Communication

• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Notify you of relevant job opportunities or candidates

Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Resolve disputes and investigate violations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly consent, such as when you apply for jobs or allow employers to view your profile.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who:

• Process payments and manage billing
• Provide cloud hosting and data storage
• Deliver email communications
• Provide analytics and advertising services
• Offer customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Investigate fraud or security incidents

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify individual users for research, analytics, or business purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any material breaches as required by law.

Your Role in Security

You can help protect your information by:

• Using strong, unique passwords
• Enabling two-factor authentication when available
• Keeping your account information up to date
• Logging out of shared or public devices
• Reporting suspicious activity immediately

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing activities
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Know: Right to know what personal information is collected
• Delete: Right to request deletion of personal information
• Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-Discrimination: Right to equal service regardless of privacy choices

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, you can:

• Update your account settings and preferences
• Contact us at privacy@hiring.fm
• Use the data export or deletion tools in your account
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications

We will respond to your requests within the timeframes required by applicable law, typically within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and measure effectiveness

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Our cookie preference center (when available)
• Opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
• Industry opt-out pages like aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with various third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

Authentication Services

• Google OAuth for account creation and login
• LinkedIn for professional profile integration
• GitHub for developer profile connections

Analytics and Advertising

• Google Analytics for usage analytics
• PostHog for product analytics
• Advertising networks for relevant job recommendations

Payment Processing

• Stripe for secure payment processing
• PayPal for alternative payment options

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they collect and use your information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection
• Binding Corporate Rules for transfers within corporate groups
• Your explicit consent for specific transfers

We take steps to ensure that your information receives adequate protection regardless of where it is processed.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Parents and guardians have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's personal information by contacting us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email or through our platform for significant changes
• Obtain your consent for changes that materially affect your rights

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: