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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information when using our services

Effective Date: 01-April-2025

Last Updated: 07-April-2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Adhyapan Education For Career Development Private Limited, operating under the brand Hiringdog Interview Platform (HDIP) ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you access or use our services via our platform, website, or mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform").

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of information from our clients:

a. Company Information

  • Company name, type, and industry
  • Point of contact details (name, designation, email, phone number)
  • Billing and payment information

b. Usage Information

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, access time)
  • Usage patterns and preferences on the platform

c. Candidate Data (Uploaded by Client)

  • Candidate name, contact information, resume, job role details
  • Interview notes, recordings, and evaluation results

Note: You must ensure that you have obtained consent from your candidates before sharing their personal information with HDIP.

2. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

We collect and process your data for the following legitimate purposes:

  • To create and manage your HDIP client account
  • To facilitate and schedule interviews
  • To generate interview reports and analytics
  • For billing, invoicing, and customer support
  • To improve our services and platform functionality
  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  • In compliance with Google's User Data Policy, we do not use data from Google Workspace APIs to train or improve generalized AI or ML models.

3. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell your data. However, we may share information:

  • With our interviewers or internal teams to fulfill interview requests
  • With third-party service providers (e.g., payment gateways, cloud storage) under strict confidentiality
  • If required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • During a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice, if applicable)

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

  • Role-based access controls
  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to maintain confidentiality of your access credentials.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain client data as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for compliance, legal, and operational purposes. Candidate-related data is retained per the agreed duration in your service contract or until deletion is requested.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

As a client, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to contract obligations)
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

You may email us at contact@hiringdog.com for any such requests.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand platform usage. You can modify your browser settings to control cookie usage.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our platform and services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on our Platform. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact:

Data Protection Officer

Adhyapan Education For Career Development Private Limited (HDIP)

Email: sumit.dey@hiringdog.com

Phone: 8018863521

By using HDIP, the Client acknowledges and agrees to this Privacy Policy.

Adhyapan Education For Career Development Private Limited, GSTIN: 29AAZCA1833B1ZK

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