At Hicruit, we are committed to protecting the privacy of employers, candidates, and website visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Effective Date: April 15th, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
A. Candidate Information
Name & Contact details (email, phone number, address)
Resume/CV, employment history, and educational background
Skills and professional certifications
Interview notes and evaluation feedback
References (where provided)
B. Employer Information
Company name and contact person details
Job descriptions and hiring requirements
Business-related information relevant to recruitment
C. Website & Technical Data
IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data
Cookies and analytics data
We only collect information necessary for legitimate recruitment and HR service purposes.
2. How We Use Your Data
Matching candidates with relevant roles
Delivering recruitment and HR consulting services
Managing job advertisements on your behalf
Improving website performance and user experience
Communicating about services and updates
We process data based on legitimate business interests, contractual necessity, consent or legal obligation.
3. Data Retention Policy
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes.
Candidate data may be retained for up to 24 months for future job opportunities unless deletion is requested earlier.
Employer data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and applicable statutory periods.
Website analytics data is retained according to standard technical retention cycles.
Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or trade personal information. Data is shared only with client employers (for candidate evaluation purposes), technology service providers (hosting, email platforms), and legal or regulatory authorities when required by law, strictly under confidentiality obligations.
5. Data Security
We use SSL encryption, restricted access controls, and secure servers. No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable and appropriate precautions.
6. User Rights & Data Removal
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request data portability (where applicable)
To request access, correction, or deletion of your data, please contact:
Email: hello@hicruit.net | Subject: Data Protection Request
Note: We may require identity verification before processing certain requests.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic to Improve functionality. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.