Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

1. Information We Collect

For Candidates:

  • Personal information (name, email, phone, location)
  • Professional information (resume, work history, skills)
  • Identity verification documents
  • Assessment results and scores
  • Calendar availability data

For Employers:

  • Company information (name, size, industry)
  • Contact information (email, phone)
  • Job posting details
  • Billing and payment information
  • Usage and analytics data
2. How We Use Your Information
  • To provide and improve our hiring platform services
  • To match candidates with relevant job opportunities
  • To verify identities and credentials
  • To facilitate interview scheduling and communication
  • To process payments and billing
  • To send important notifications and updates
  • To analyze platform usage and improve features
  • To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
3. Information Sharing

We share information only when:

  • With employers: Your Talent Passport is shared when you apply to jobs
  • With candidates: Job details are shared when matching
  • Service providers: Calendar sync, payments, email services (under strict NDAs)
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We never: Sell your data, share without consent, or use for unrelated purposes

4. Data Security
  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
  • SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Role-based access controls
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery
  • 24/7 security monitoring
5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Export your data in machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Object: Object to certain data processing activities

Contact us at privacy@hiringnow.com to exercise your rights.

6. Data Retention
  • Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
  • Inactive accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity (with notice)
  • Billing records: Retained for 7 years for tax/legal compliance
  • Anonymous analytics: Retained indefinitely
7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Essential functions (authentication, security)
  • Analytics (understanding platform usage)
  • Preferences (remembering your settings)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses and adherence to international privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

9. Children's Privacy

HiringNow is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via email at least 30 days in advance.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

  • Email: privacy@hiringnow.com
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@hiringnow.com
  • Address: HiringNow Inc., 123 Tech Street, Bangalore 560001, India