Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how JobsHives ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and platform at jobshives.com (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials when you sign up.
• Profile information: Work experience, education, skills, location, job preferences, LinkedIn URL, and profile photo.
• Job applications: When you apply for a job through the platform, we collect your name, email, phone number, LinkedIn profile, cover note, and resume file.
• Recruiter information: Company name, company description, website, logo, and contact information when you create a recruiter account.
• Communications: Any messages you send to us via email.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, job listings clicked and saved, features used, and time spent on the Service.
• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with the Service. GA4 uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can opt out via Google's opt-out browser add-on.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service.
• Connect job seekers with relevant job opportunities and recruiters with suitable candidates.
• Send transactional emails (application confirmations, job alerts, account notifications).
• Analyse usage patterns to improve features and user experience.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following circumstances:

• With recruiters: When you submit a job application, your application data (name, email, phone, LinkedIn, resume, cover note) is shared with the recruiting company that posted the position.
• With service providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication and database storage, Brevo for transactional email delivery, and Google Analytics for usage analytics. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Job applications are retained to allow recruiters to review candidates. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at ayush@jobshives.com.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ayush@jobshives.com.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your login session and for analytics purposes (Google Analytics 4). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include using Firebase's secure infrastructure, HTTPS encryption, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Our services use infrastructure provided by Google Firebase (Asia Southeast region) and Brevo. Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure that any such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: ayush@jobshives.com
Website: www.jobshives.com