HIRD ("HIRD," "we," "us," or "our") is a global workforce solutions and talent acquisition company. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website https://thehird.com (the "Site"), apply for a job through our Site, submit an enquiry, or otherwise engage with our recruitment, staffing, payroll, or workforce management services.

By using our Site or submitting information to us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Site or submit your information to us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Information you provide directly

• Contact details: full name, email address, phone number, company name.
• Job application details: position applied for, employment status (fresher/experienced), department/role, industry, years of experience, expected salary, notice period, qualifications, institution, field of study, year of passing, percentage/CGPA.
• Resume/CV, cover letter, LinkedIn or portfolio URL, and any other documents you choose to upload.
• Location details: country, state/province, and city.
• Enquiry details: any message, requirement, or comment submitted via our contact or enquiry forms.

b) Information collected automatically

• Log data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used to remember preferences (such as your selected country) and to understand how visitors use our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Evaluate and process job applications and match candidates with suitable opportunities.
• Respond to enquiries from employers seeking recruitment, staffing, RPO, payroll, compliance, or workforce management services.
• Communicate with you regarding your application, enquiry, or our services.
• Improve, personalize, and operate our Site, including localizing salary currency and location-based content.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain the security and integrity of our Site and systems.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Client organizations: If you apply for a role, your application and resume may be shared with the hiring organization for that specific position.
• Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our Site, host our data, or process applications (for example, form-processing and storage providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: Where required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

4. International Data Transfers

HIRD operates across multiple regions, including the USA, India, Philippines, Canada, and UAE. As a result, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country other than your own. Where required by applicable law, we take appropriate steps to ensure such transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information, including resumes and application data, for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including evaluating you for current and future opportunities, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time as described in Section 7 below.

6. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and local storage (for example, to remember a selected country or role during the onboarding steps) to improve your browsing experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent to processing, where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thehird.com. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

HIRD
Email: info@thehird.com
Website: https://thehird.com