Privacy Policy

At Hire KOS (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including job seekers and employers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when using our job portal services.

1. Information We Collect

From Job Seekers

  • Personal details (name, email, phone number, location)
  • Professional information (resume/CV, education, skills, work experience, certificates)
  • Account credentials (passwords stored securely and encrypted)
  • Usage data (IP address, browser type, device info, portal activity)

From Employers

  • Company details (organization name, email, phone number, address, registration details)
  • Job postings, hiring requirements, and preferences
  • Portal usage and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Create and manage portal accounts
  • Enable job applications and resume uploads
  • Allow employers to review applicant profiles
  • Send notifications regarding job alerts, applications, and updates via email/SMS
  • Enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Improve portal performance and user experience

3. Sharing of Information

  • With employers when a job seeker applies to job postings
  • With trusted service providers for SMS/email delivery and server hosting
  • When required by law or government authorities
  • During business transfers, mergers, or acquisitions (if applicable)

4. Data Security & Protection

  • Encrypted resume and data storage using secure cloud infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Restricted access to sensitive data for authorized personnel only
  • Cloud hosting services may be supported by providers such as Amazon Web Services
  • Additional monitoring and protection may include systems from providers such as Cloudflare

5. Cookies & Tracking

  • Personalize your experience
  • Track platform usage analytics
  • Optimize portal functionality

Users may disable cookies, but certain features may be limited.

6. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain external links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and recommend reviewing their individual policies.

7. Your Rights & Control

  • Update or correct personal and professional data
  • Delete account (after verification, as permitted by law)
  • Opt-out of marketing or non-essential notifications

Account deletion requests may be subject to compliance under India DPDP Act 2023 guidelines.

8. Data Retention

We store user data only as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver portal services
  • Maintain active accounts
  • Meet legal and security obligations

9. Consent

  • By using Hire KOS services, you consent to collection and use of your data as stated
  • Visibility of resume/profile to employers when applying for jobs
  • Receiving important notifications related to job and hiring services
  • To manage alerts, we may use SMS platforms such as MSG91 or Twilio

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time. Continued use of the portal indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related concerns or account deletion requests, contact us at:

📧 support@hirekos.com