Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to VHire ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at vhire.com and app.vhire.com (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Use our services
• Contact us for support
• Participate in assessments

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Professional information (resume, work history, skills)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Profile information (photo, bio, preferences)
• Assessment results and performance data

2.2 Google OAuth Information

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive limited information from your Google account, including:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your Google profile picture
• Your Google account ID (for authentication purposes)

We use this information solely for authentication and to create your VHire account. We do not access any other data from your Google account.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data (access times, error logs)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your account
• Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our services
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and support messages
• Improvement: To analyze usage and improve our platform
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations
• Matching: To match candidates with relevant job opportunities
• Assessment: To conduct and evaluate technical assessments

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We share your information when you explicitly consent, such as when applying for jobs or sharing your profile with employers.

4.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

• Cloud hosting providers (Cloudflare)
• Authentication services (Google OAuth)
• Analytics providers
• Communication services

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our service
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: