Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are fundamental to how we operate at HireSpark.

Last updated: December 15, 2024

Our Privacy Commitments

We believe privacy is a fundamental right. These principles guide how we handle your information.

Data Protection

Your personal information is encrypted and protected using enterprise-grade security protocols.

Transparency

We provide clear information about what data we collect, how we use it, and your privacy choices.

User Control

You maintain full control over your data with the ability to access, update, or delete your information.

Compliance

We adhere to international privacy standards and regulations to protect your fundamental rights.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how HireSpark ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our career guidance platform and related services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about our data practices. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Name, email address, and authentication credentials
  • Profile information and career preferences
  • Professional background and experience details

Career Content

  • Resume content and employment history
  • Job descriptions and application materials
  • Career goals and skill assessments

Usage Data

  • Platform interaction patterns and feature usage
  • Device information and technical specifications
  • Log data and performance analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • • Provide AI-powered career analysis and recommendations
  • • Generate personalized resume optimizations
  • • Deliver job matching and career guidance services
  • • Maintain and improve platform functionality

Platform Enhancement

  • • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • • Develop new features and capabilities
  • • Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access
  • • Provide customer support and technical assistance

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

Trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform, subject to strict confidentiality agreements

Legal Compliance

When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of our users and the public

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with advance notice to affected users

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Measures

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Encrypted data storage and backup systems
  • • Regular security assessments and updates
  • • Multi-factor authentication options

Operational Measures

  • • Restricted access to personal information
  • • Employee privacy training and agreements
  • • Incident response and breach notification procedures
  • • Regular data retention and deletion policies

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information. We provide easy-to-use tools and clear processes to exercise these rights.

Access

View and download the personal information we have about you

Correction

Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information and account

Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Restriction

Limit how we process your personal information

Objection

Object to certain types of data processing activities

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after deletion
Usage Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained for up to 5 years for service improvement
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

Privacy Officer
General Support

Response Commitment

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days and data requests within 45 days as required by applicable law.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our platform before they take effect.