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1. Data We Collect

• Job Seekers: email address, resume, submitted applications, login activity.
• Referrers: professional email, referral activity, login activity.
• Automatically collected: IP address, device/browser information (for security).

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide authentication (magic links, codes).
• To manage referrals between seekers and referrers.
• To send service-related notifications.
• If you explicitly opt in, to send newsletters and updates.

3. Legal Basis

• Consent (when you sign up).
• Contract (to deliver the platform services).
• Legitimate interest (security, fraud prevention).

4. Data Retention

• Applications remain active for a limited time, then archived or deleted.
• Resumes are stored in secure storage (AWS S3) and deleted when accounts or applications are deleted.
• Accounts may be deleted at any time by the user.

5. User Rights

Under GDPR and India's DPDP Act, you have the following rights:

• Access your data: You may view your account information, applications, and referral history through your dashboard.
• Delete your data: You may delete your account at any time, which will also delete your applications and resumes.
• Correct your data: You may replace your resume with a new version. If other corrections are needed, you can fill the feedback form available after logging in.
• Withdraw consent: If you have opted in to receive newsletters, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email.

6. Sharing of Data

• We do not sell your data.
• Data may be shared with infrastructure providers (AWS, email provider) for service delivery.
• Referrers see only your name and resume if you apply to their company.

7. Security

• All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Access is restricted by role and purpose.

8. International Transfers

• Data may be processed outside your country (including EU–India).
• AWS provides GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements.

9. Changes

• We may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes.

10. Contact

• For questions or data requests, please use the feedback form available after logging in.