Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hire Yoo Infotech Private Limited ("Hire Yoo," "we," "our," or "us") also known as HYI.AI (Virtual Assistance). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you access or use our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the"Platform"). This Policy applies to all users of the Platform, including job seekers or freelancers ("Users" or "Talents") and employers or recruiters ("Clients").

By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of personal and business information depending on your interaction with our Platform.

A. Information Collected from Users (Talents):

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, physical address, resume details.
• Professional Information: Employment history, educational background, skills, certifications, hourly salary expectations.
• Account Details: Username, password, account preferences.
• Communication Data: Messages and interactions through the Platform.
• Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, access dates and times, and pages visited.

B. Information Collected from Clients (Companies/Employers):

• Company Information: Business name, registered address, corporate identification/registration number, industry type.
• Contact Information: Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of account representatives.
• Job Postings: Job descriptions, qualifications, compensation details (including hourly rates), and related metadata.
• Payment Information: Billing details and transaction data (collected and processed securely by third-party payment providers).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver, maintain, and improve the functionality of our Platform.
• Facilitate connections and communication between Users and Clients.
• Match Talents with suitable job opportunities.
• Verify identities and maintain a secure environment.
• Customize the user experience based on preferences and behavior.
• Send account notifications, updates, and (with consent) promotional content.
• Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
• Consent: Where you have explicitly given consent, e.g., for marketing communications.
• Contractual necessity: When data is required to provide services or fulfill a contract.
• Legal obligation: For compliance with applicable laws or legal processes.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Sharing Your Information

Your personal data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent or as necessary to fulfill service requests.
• Between Users and Clients for the purpose of recruitment, hiring, or project collaborations.
• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processors) under binding confidentiality agreements.
• As part of a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

6. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data across borders, including to countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction. Where required by law, such transfers are safeguarded using appropriate legal mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved frameworks.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request data deletion at any time, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.

8. Your Rights

Subject to your location and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
• Withdraw previously given consent at any time.
• Request data portability.
• File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@hyi.ai

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or alteration. These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and routine security audits.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

10. Compliance with Laws & Regulations

This Privacy Policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant international and local privacy laws.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand and improve Platform performance.
• Deliver personalized content.
• Remember user preferences.
• Analyze Platform traffic and trends.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect your user experience.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that personal data has been collected from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices. When changes are significant, we will notify you via the Platform or email.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Hire Yoo Infotech Private Limited
2nd Floor, Second Cross, 80 Feet Rd, K.R Garden,
Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560034
Email: support@hyi.ai