HireSoul (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://hiresoul.com, located in Bengaluru, India, and when you engage with our staffing and recruitment services.
By using our Website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information (from Candidates):
Full name, contact details (email, phone, address).
Resume/CV, education, skills, employment history, references.
Identity details (if required by law or employer background checks).
Business Information (from Employers/Clients):
Company name, contact details, business address.
Job descriptions, hiring needs, and role requirements.
Technical & Usage Data:
IP address, browser type, operating system.
Device information and Website usage data.
Cookies and tracking technologies.
2. Purpose of Collection and Use
We use your personal information for:
Recruitment and staffing services.
Matching candidates with suitable employers.
Communicating about job opportunities, applications, or hiring needs.
Maintaining business relationships with clients and candidates.
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements in India.
Improving Website performance, analytics, and user experience.
3. Consent & Legal Basis
By submitting your information, you consent to its collection and use for recruitment purposes.
If required, we may seek explicit consent for sensitive personal data (as per India’s DPDP Act, 2023).
For international users, we may also rely on GDPR principles such as legitimate interest and contractual necessity.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
Employers, clients, and hiring managers to match job opportunities.
Third-party vendors or service providers (IT support, background checks, cloud hosting).
Legal authorities if required by Indian law or regulatory compliance.
Business partners in the event of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.
5. Data Retention
Candidate information is retained as long as necessary to fulfil recruitment purposes or as required by law.
Employers’ business data is retained for the duration of our business relationship.
Users may request deletion of their personal data by contacting us.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:
Encrypted storage and secure transmission of data.
Restricted access to personal information.
Regular monitoring for unauthorized access or breaches.
While we take precautions, no method of online transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Website functionality.
User preferences.
Traffic analytics and performance monitoring.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
8. Your Rights
Under Indian law (DPDP Act, 2023) and other applicable data protection laws, you may have rights including:
Access to your personal information.
Correction of inaccurate data.
Deletion of personal data (“Right to Erasure”).
Withdrawal of consent.
Right to be informed of how your data is used.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [info@hiresoul.com].
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal information outside India, we ensure compliance with applicable Indian data protection laws and adequate safeguards are in place.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. HireSoul is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or service-related changes. Any updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: