Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to HireAligned! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information when you use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: This includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and professional information (e.g., resume, job history).
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other usage statistics.
Candidate Information: If you are an employer, we may collect information about job candidates that you provide or that candidates provide directly.
Communication Data: We collect information when you communicate with us, such as emails and support requests.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services.
To communicate with you about your account and our services.
To match employers with suitable candidates.
To process payments and manage your account.
To analyze usage data and improve our platform.
To comply with legal obligations.
To provide hiring credit information, and track candidate success.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
Employers and candidates, as necessary to facilitate the hiring process.
Legal authorities, if required by law.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with our operations (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics providers). We engage service providers who are contractually obligated to protect personal information with appropriate security and confidentiality measures, consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Data Security
We implement a range of technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to, encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls based on the principle of least privilege, regular security assessments, and employee security training. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We continuously review and update our security practices to adapt to evolving threats.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the provision of our services, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period will vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it is used. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable laws.
Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have established an incident response plan to promptly identify, contain, assess, and remediate the breach. We will notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by applicable law.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request access to the information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your information, subject to legal limitations.
Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at team@hirealigned.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to collect usage data and improve our services, understand how you interact with our platform, and for analytical purposes. These technologies help us personalize your experience and optimize our offerings. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, and some third-party tools may offer additional opt-out mechanisms.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
team@hirealigned.com