Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide during signup and profile creation, including your name, email address, country, skills, work samples, and profile photo. We also collect usage data such as pages visited and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To display your profile to potential employers (talent accounts)
• To match you with relevant jobs or candidates
• To send transactional emails (e.g. message notifications, account updates)
• To improve the Platform

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your profile information is visible to registered employers when your profile is approved and set to public. We may share data with service providers who help operate the Platform (e.g. email delivery, hosting).

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and strict security controls to protect your information.

5. Email Communications

We send transactional emails related to your account activity (e.g. new messages, application updates). You can opt out of message digest emails in your dashboard settings. Essential account emails (password resets, security alerts) cannot be opted out of.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You may access, update, or delete your personal data at any time through your dashboard or by contacting us. You may request a copy of your data or ask us to delete your account entirely.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Platform.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions, email us at hello@hireafrica.io.