Introduction
Welcome to the privacy policy of HireWise. This document outlines how HireWise (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, processes, and protects your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By accessing or using our website (“Site”) and services, you explicitly consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you submit a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or apply for job opportunities. This may include your name, email address, phone number, address, and other identifiable details.
- Usage Data: In addition to personal information, we automatically collect information about your interaction with our Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other analytical data. We use this information to understand how users engage with our Site and to enhance its functionality.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide Services: We use the personal information you provide to deliver the services you request. This includes responding to inquiries, processing job applications, and facilitating communication. The legal basis for processing this information is the necessity for the performance of a contract.
- Improve User Experience: Usage data is processed to enhance the overall user experience on our Site. This includes optimizing content, identifying trends, and improving the performance of our services. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in improving our services and providing a better user experience.
- Marketing: With your explicit consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, and updates about our services. You have the option to opt-out of such communications at any time. The legal basis for this processing is consent.
How We Share Your Information
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes specified by us. This data processing is based on our legitimate interest in providing efficient services.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes. This may include responding to lawful requests from government authorities. The legal basis for this processing is compliance with a legal obligation.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We regularly review our security procedures to ensure the ongoing integrity and confidentiality of your data.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting on our Site. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on various legal grounds:
- Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, such as providing requested services or processing job applications.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring the security of our Site, and promoting our business.
- Consent: When processing is based on your explicit consent, such as for marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from government authorities.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction where our service providers are located. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, and appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Retention Period
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not make automated decisions based on your personal information that significantly affect you. If this practice changes, you will be provided with appropriate notice and the opportunity to challenge such decisions.
Your Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that we have processed your personal information in violation of applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.
Definitions
- Personal Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal information, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, dissemination, alignment, combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.
- Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal information.
- Data Processor: The entity that processes personal information on behalf of the data controller.
Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
